OverviewJOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for division financial statements, monthly close processes, technical accounting, and development of a strong internal control environment for the division. This role oversees all accounting activities of the division including inventory and cost accounting, supports division operations with timely and insightful analysis, and supports corporate team for SEC financial statement disclosures.
The Plant Controller serves as a key liaison with Corporate FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Accounting teams, provides operational and accounting support, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
Partner with plant operations to provide relevant analytical support, bringing a financial perspective for evaluating operational performance.
Assess existing processes to identify efficiencies, potential integration opportunities, controls, and documentation.
Lead technical accounting matters for the specialty materials division.
Support SOX leader in developing a strong internal control environment for the division.
Manage product costing in SAP and ongoing analysis of product costs.
Function as financial liaison to corporate office (Richmond, Virginia), including Controller, Treasury, Tax and Financial Planning and Analysis personnel.
Serve as the Controlling leader for special projects at the division such as system transitions or upgrades.
Manage and develop accounting staff.
Qualifications
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7–10+ years of experience
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:
- CPA preferred
- Experience with SAP
- Manufacturing or cost accounting experience
SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
- Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
- Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
- Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace
- Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself
- Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word, including consensus building and change management
- Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
- Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
- Organized - Following a systematic method of performing a task
- Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
- Project management – Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately
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