Plant Controller

Country

United States of America

State / County

New York

City

New Hartford

Division

Metals

Company

New Hartford/Dunkirk

Function

Finance

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

21908

Job Description

Overview

Special Metals Corp We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Plant Controller to lead the plant accounting and finance function for Special Metals - New Hartford and serve as a key member of the site leadership team. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, strengthening internal controls, driving cost savings, and leading the annual budget and forecasting process in a global, multi-site manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant accounting and controlling activities, partnering with the Plant Manager and site leadership to drive operational and financial performance.
• Own the monthly close for the plant: ensure timely, accurate results; maintain the integrity of the P&L and balance sheet (reconciliations, accruals, reserves/provisions).
• Maintain a robust cost accounting environment, including product costing, inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, cost standards, and margin analysis.
• Drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives by identifying savings opportunities and implementing process improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Lead the plant's annual budget process and ongoing forecasting, including labor and overhead planning, sales/volume assumptions, and expense control.
• Prepare and present monthly/quarterly operating reviews, KPIs, and financial narratives for division and corporate leadership; support on-site reviews as needed.
• Strengthen and maintain the plant's internal controls and ensure SOX 404 compliance; coordinate internal/external audit activities and remediation plans.
• Review and approve capital expenditure requests, track capital spend, and validate financial returns in line with corporate governance.
• Oversee plant-level contract administration, and partner with commercial teams on financial terms and risk considerations.
• Manage credit and collections support: establish customer credit limits (as applicable) and ensure timely collections within payment terms.
• Ensure compliance with local tax calculations and filings (e.g., NYS sales tax, 1099 reporting) and maintain fiduciary responsibility for inventory, assets, and cash (including local banking access).
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to optimize financial systems and reporting tools, recommending upgrades that improve accuracy, controls, and efficiency.
• Support acquisition integration activities when applicable (due diligence, transitions, opening balance sheet, and financial integration).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (required)
• MBA and/or CPA (preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience within manufacturing environments
• Strong knowledge of accounting theory and application of financial principles (GAAP)
• Experience managing financial operations in a global, multi-site environment
• Prior acquisition experience preferred (due diligence, transitions, opening balance sheet, financial integration)
• Working knowledge of IT systems with the ability to recommend enhancements/upgrades to support business needs

Success Factors / Competencies:

• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Technical accounting knowledge and business acumen
• Strategic agility and ability to influence decision-making
• Clear communication and strong interpersonal skills
• Managerial courage and a participative, hands-on leadership style
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proven ability to build cross-functional partnerships and navigate organizational culture

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Special Metals Corp:

• Lead a critical function with direct impact on uptime, safety, and plant performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and Purchasing to drive reliability improvements.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $165,000 to $180,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company's Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 35% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company's performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company's 401(k) plan.

The position will be eligible to participate in the Company's Long-Term Incentive Program

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.