Plant Controller

Lakeside Book Company

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and inventory valuation.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in ERP and financial reporting systems; Microsoft Dynamics and Essbase experience a plus.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plant accounting and financial reporting activities ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Own the monthly close process, managing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and analyze financial results, providing insights on P&L variances to management.
  • Coordinate the annual budget and forecasts, contributing to strategic and capital planning.
  • Partner with plant leadership to assess productivity and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Oversee capital expenditure, inventory, and cost accounting processes.
  • Continuously improve financial processes and mentor finance staff.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package including 401k match.
  • Incentive Bonus program.
Full Job Description
Pay: $110,000-$130,000 depending upon experience

Location: 3094 Lester Dr, Kendallville, IN 46755

Benefits: Competitive benefits including 401k match and Incentive Bonus

How you will make an impact:

You will lead all plant -level accounting, financial reporting and analysis activities to support strategic business decision-making and will be a key business partner to plant leadership and VP of Manufacturing with accountability for financial performance, compliance and continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities with accuracy, timeliness and compliance with corporate and regulatory guidance
  • Own the monthly close process including journal entries, reconciliation and variance analysis
  • Prepare and analyze financial results including P&L variances to forecast, budget and prior year, communicating insights to management
  • Coordinate annual budget and periodic forecasts and serve as a key contributor to strategic and capital planning activities
  • Partner with plant and operations leadership to evaluate productivity, cost reduction and working capital initiatives
  • Lead capital expenditure, inventory and cost accounting activities
  • Continuously improve processes and coach and develop finance staff


What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment including cost accounting and financial reporting
  • Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation and capital analysis
  • Strong working knowledge of internal controls and financial compliance requirements
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights
  • Experience partnering with operations or manufacturing leadership is preferred
  • Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems; Microsoft Dynamics and Essbase experience a plus
  • Advance skills in Microsoft Excel and related financial tools
  • Strong communication and leadership skills


Please note: This job posting outlines key responsibilities and expectations for the role. Additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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