Snapon

Plant Controller

Snapon • $90K — $110K *
Elkmont, AL 35620In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • Prior manufacturing accounting experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills
  • 2-4 years of cost accounting experience

Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end closing activities
  • Prepare monthly account reconciliations
  • Assist with accounts payable matching and payroll
  • Prepare weekly hours and scrap reports for management
  • Develop new or modify existing reports as needed
  • Serve as a backup for the payroll department
  • Investigate variances and suggest corrective actions
  • Compile and review cost information for operating budgets

Benefits

  • Full-time position on site at a manufacturing plant
  • Coordination with regional management
  • Opportunity for cross-department collaboration
  • Involvement in budget preparation and financial reporting
  • Diverse responsibilities including special assignments
Full Job Description
Position Summary:

We presently have a full-time position for a Plant Controller at our Elkmont, Alabama Manufacturing Plant. This position is an on-site role that reports to the Director of Accounting and Finance at another location. The hours for the role are to be determined with the hiring manager. The incumbent will direct, plan, and validate all accounting activities to ensure proper reporting of monthly plant financial results.

Maintain safeguards to assure the integrity and security of Plant Inventory and Fixed Assets. Analyze plant financial results, while providing recommendations to maintain and improve overall plant performance. Plan and develop plant annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts and monthly flash reports. These reports must be generated in an accurate and timely fashion. Direct and review the annual Standard Cost roll process assuring the product cost results are reasonable. Maintain adequate Internal Controls, support the QAR process and adherence to SOX certification requirements. Direct a staff of two or more associates.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:
  • Direct and validate all accounting activities including labor distribution, inventories, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, closed order variances, fixed assets transactions and journal entries. (Includes monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.)
  • Identify and resolve reporting discrepancies and concerns involving personnel or system processing or plant policies and procedures.
  • Analyze monthly plant financial results. Initiate and implement cost reduction recommendations in both product and operations. Explain variances and corrective action taken to eliminate unfavorable variances or maintain favorable variances.
  • Review and approve capital expenditure requests. Ensure accuracy of assumptions and accountability for attaining promised results.
  • Provide weekly financial flashes with emphasis on action items necessary to keep or bring the facility back on track to meet financial goals.
  • Formal four-quarter rolling forecast process is completed and submitted to corporate quarterly. Explain reasoning for significant changes from prior periods.
  • Plan and develop the annual plant operating budgets based on current plant capabilities and desired cost, service and quality objectives.
  • Manage cycle count programs for all inventory including finished goods.
  • Set product cost standards via annual cost roll. Make recommendations and focus plant management on products or product groups that need improvement.
  • Direct any special assignments required to enhance plant performance.
  • Personal and personnel development of direct reports.


Qualifications

Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required. MBA Preferred. 5+ years of practical experience, in a manufacturing operation is required, with focus in cost accounting.
  • Computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.
  • Solid manufacturing based financial and operational knowledge.
  • Demonstrated skills in operation planning and cost reduction.
  • Hands-on and detailed analysis skills.
  • A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of a standard cost system and the corresponding budgeting process.
  • Excellent analytical and auditing skills. Proficient in verbal and written communications.
  • Individual characteristics should include: team oriented, flexible, organized and possesses absolute work ethics and moral values.
  • The ability to continually and constructively question and challenge the current practices and processes.
  • Competencies should include: Innovation, management practices and leadership skills, judgement, and good initiative.

About Snapon

Snap-on is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation and aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation and technical education. Snap-on had revenue of $3.7 billion in 2020 and employs approximately 12,600 people worldwide.
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Size
12,600 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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