Plant Controller

Lakeside Book Company

$89K — $148K *
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, inventory valuation, and capital analysis.
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and provide 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.
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and financial tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead plant accounting and financial reporting with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Own the monthly close process, including journal entries and variance analysis.
  • Prepare and analyze financial results, communicating insights to management.
  • Coordinate annual budgeting and forecasts contributing to strategic planning.
  • Partner with leadership to evaluate productivity and cost reduction initiatives.
  • Lead capital expenditure, inventory, and cost accounting activities.
  • Continuously improve finance processes and mentor finance staff.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee appreciation & recognition programs
Full Job Description
Pay: $89,000-$148,000 depending upon experience

Location: 1005 Commercial Drive, Owensville, MO

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


What we offer you:

  • Paid time off
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401k with company match
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee appreciation & recognition programs


*This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company's discretion.

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