Plant Controller

Memphis, TN

Contract to Hire/Full Time role

Direct the plant's financial operations and assist Plant Management in improving plant costs through effective budgeting and analysis and by monitoring plant performance. Manage the support of plant operations and provide for a sound internal financial controls environment. The position requires a broad business perspective and must work effectively within a team environment to provide actionable information and services to plant and corporate departments.

Experience:

At least 8 years of manufacturing or related accounting experience required

Responsibilities:

• Plant Performance Monitoring
• Plant and line performance monitoring and control. Assure proper monitoring and financial performance of the Plant is accomplished.

Budgets & Planning/Outlook

Forecasting/budgeting and planning. Lead and direct the preparation and presentation of annual budgets and quantitative standards. Develop monthly outlooks, and other financial analysis as required, through effective management of the accounting staff.

Guidance and Oversight

To direct and oversee accounting and purchasing activities to include payroll, monthly accounting close, inventory reconciliation and verification, cost accounting, and procurement of materials.

Financial Controls

Develops and executes control procedures to ensure the integrity of plant financial records and safeguarding of plant assets. This includes regular testing and reviews to ensure proper goods receipts, finished goods shipments, production reporting, cash management, account reconciliation’s, material & parts obsolescence, inventory and fixed asset accounting.

Capital Control

Review capital projects for compliance with Corporate Capital Control Policies and for adequate clarity of justification, consistent with the facilities’ planned direction for investment of capital resources. Provide analysis for business growth and margin improvements.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and corporate financial policies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and leadership skills, ability to work with and/or supervise a variety of people.
• Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
• SAP experience preferred

Education/Certification:

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• Advanced degree preferred
• CMA, or CPA preferred