Ducommun

Plant Controller

Ducommun • $90K — $120K *
Parsons, KS 67357In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 8+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility
  • Prior controller experience preferred
  • Government accounting experience preferred
  • MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Working knowledge of CAS and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Performance Center Director to drive operational results
  • Train Performance Center staff on accounting policies and procedures
  • Manage monthly financial close and prepare statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Prepare Annual Operating Plan and manage forecasting and variance reporting
  • Support bids by preparing cost estimates and rate structure simulations
  • Review contracts for compliance with accounting policies
  • Manage product costing and communicate results to operations management
  • Coordinate with external auditors for timely audit program completion
  • Ensure internal controls comply with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) regulations
  • Develop skills and capabilities of the finance team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to partner closely with leadership in a vital operations role
  • Engagement in diverse financial processes from budgeting to compliance
  • Exposure to audit processes, enhancing professional credibility
  • Chance to develop and mentor team members for career growth
  • Dynamic work environment with a focus on results and value creation
Full Job Description
Plant Controller
TheController will be one of the primary business partners to the PerformanceCenter Director and will integrate finance into the Performance Centerfunctions. The Controller will provide analysis and robust challenges tosupport the PC decision making process with a focus on value creation.
Job Summary
  • Partner with Performance Center Director and Operations Management to drive results at the location through leadership, teamwork, and communication.
  • Ensure all Performance Center staff are trained properly and adhere to accounting policies and procedures. Periodically review procedures for proper compliance and function.
  • Manage and perform monthly close, including financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP, and all reconciliation and review activities.
  • Ensure all financial deadlines for financial and ad hoc reporting are met.
  • Prepare and coordinate Annual Operating Plan, monthly forecasting cycle, variance reporting, as well as managing the Capital acquisition process.
  • Support bids and proposal by preparing current and future cost estimates as well as rate structure simulation.
  • Review contracts to ensure they are in alignment with current accounting polices, with a focus on revenue recognition and cost matching.
  • Manage all product costing functions, including labor collection and utilization, monitor overhead rates, and communicate results to operations management.
  • Work with PWC, our external auditors, and internal audit as needed to support the completion of our audit programs with a focus on timely and accurate reporting and controls.
  • Ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls are reviewed, updated, and followed. Coordinate SOX and financial audit testing at the facility.
  • Ensure that SOX 404 testing is compliant, timely, accurately, and fully documented.
  • Develop team members to strengthen the skills and capabilities of the Performance Center finance department.
  • Perform other assignments as required.


Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Proven analytical abilities, including strong accounting/financial, budgeting, business planning, and forecasting skills, with solid working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
  • Self-starter capable of interacting closely with production, bidding, materials, and customer service, as well as the ability to quickly identify and solve complex problems.
  • Ability to develop and deliver clear and informative presentations to senior management, peers, and co-workers.
  • Excellent written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and functions inside and outside of Ducommun.
  • Ability to work with a high velocity and large volume of detail to produce accurate results within aggressive deadlines.
  • Advanced level of computer skills in e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
  • Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
  • Negotiation and conflict management skills.
  • Leadership skills-people management, meeting facilitation, and customer support.
  • Exceptional organization skills are required with emphasis on attention to details.
  • Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly.
  • Working knowledge of CAS and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) required.

Required Experience and Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 8+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility
  • Prior controller experience preferred
  • Government accounting experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications, etc.
  • MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred


3333 Main Street
Parsons, Kansas, 67357
United States

About Ducommun

Ducommun Incorporated is a publicly traded company that operates in the aerospace and defense industry. The company was founded in 1849 as a hardware store and has since evolved to become a leading provider of engineering and manufacturing services to the aerospace and defense industries. Ducommun is headquartered in Carson, California and has operations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. The company is committed to providing innovative solutions to its customers and has a strong focus on research and development. Ducommun is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol DCO.
Learn more about Ducommun
Size
2,480 employees
Market Cap
$598.6 million
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$29.1 million
Founded
1849
5 Year Trend
+3.2%
Revenue
$628.9 million
NASDAQ
DCO
* Ladders Estimates

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