Ruskin Company in Parsons, KS seeks Plant Controller

Job Description: Lead and coordinate the monthly financial close, supporting the shared service center. Analyze monthly financial results for the full P&L at the plant, including calculation and validating the accuracy of key finance and plant metrics. Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are performed and reviewed on a timely basis. Review all key and subjective reserve accounts on at least a quarterly basis. Prepare annual budgets, monthly forecasts and weekly KPI's and metrics for the facility. Partner with sales organization and communicate/align updates on S&OP vs financial outlooks. Work closely with engineering and procurement on the annual standards roll as well as monthly PPV reporting or Job costing/pricing variance management. Review and monitor cycle count process and physical inventories. Analyze reports for variance problems, physical to book inventory variations, and take corrective action. Responsibility for the inventory reporting and maintenance of ERP product costing information. Understanding of the bill of material (BOM) and routings. Assist in preparation and review of CAR financial justifications for plant capital projects. Track capital project spending, timing and cost impact against project plan, forecasts and budget to understand and report variances. Work with project managers to assure timely capitalization of equipment placed in use. Assist and perform sample CAR post audits to verify savings. Coordinate periodic fixed asset physical inventory per company policies. Review payroll and labor analysis and ensure applicable payroll controls are in place. Ensure adherence to Corporate and Divisional accounting and internal control procedures, SOX compliance and reporting requirements for all plants. Analyze plant operating costs in detail and partners with plant operation leaders to develop actions to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment. Work with operations on driving plant continuous improvement and validate all CI initiatives for accuracy.

Job Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 5 years of experience in Accounting Manager, Finance Controller, or related occupation. Must have experience in the following skills: 5 years of experience with US GAAP and internal controls; 4 years of experience with cost accounting; 4 years of experience with financial analysis, reporting, and forecasting; 4 years of experience with OneStream financial system, HFM, or Essbase; 5 years of experience using ERP systems; 5 years of finance or accounting experience supporting manufacturing operations; 5 years of experience with Capital Appropriations Requests; and 5 years of experience with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act compliance.