Plant Controller

PLANT CONTROLLER SALARY RANGE: $120k - $130k plus annual bonus POSITION SUMMARY: The Plant Controller is responsible for coordinating and overseeing all areas of accounting including accounts receivable, accounts payable, bank reconciliations, balance sheet account reconciliations, and month-end closing. Other responsibilities will include payroll and Human Resources. Ensure accuracy of detail, organization, and timeliness of completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with plant and corporate office to insure control & compliance with company policies and procedures. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: Perform assigned monthly managing director’s P&L statement. Perform assigned monthly statutory financial statement processing activities. Capable of effectively overseeing and completing the plant month–end financial close process. Perform operational analysis as requested and complete forecasting and budgeting tasks as assigned. Supervising the daily activities of accounting associates. As a member of the management team, the Controller is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our facility. Under the direction of the Regional HR Manager is responsible for payroll functions related to hourly and salaried personnel. DECISION MAKING: The Controller must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations. REQUIREMENTS: Degree in Accounting or Finance (REQUIRED) Five years managing financial/accounting department Three years of experience in manufacturing related environment Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problems Very high attention to detail, good organizational skills, reacts well to time pressure, comfortable working in plant environment and is motivated to learn all aspects of the manufacturing operation. Candidates that are Bilingual: English/Spanish with a CPA are PREFERRED LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. TECHNICAL SKILLS Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software), SAP proficiency preferred. Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS The performance of the Accountant will be measured as follows: Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer satisfactions, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set annually and communicated to the manager. Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and agreed to by the manager and supervisor. Employee relations – The employee will be evaluated regarding his/her behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication. Creativity – This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.