Plant Controller Hopkinsville, KY, USAThe Job: As a Plant Controller, you'll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening Finance team working as an on-site employee. You'll get to:
- STANLEY® Engineered Fastening ("SEF") is a division of Stanley Black & Decker that generates $2B of annual revenue. SEF trades in engineered products for Automotive & Light Equipment EVs, Industrial, and Aerospace industries with operations concentrated in the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
- SEF provides an innovative and diversified portfolio of fastening products and fastening solutions supported by a market leading brand range with the goal of improving our customer's efficiency and productivity.
Business Partner
- Partner closely with Operations to make sure they have the information & tools needed to successfully lead and create value at their respective locations.
- Forward looking team member that takes joint accountability for delivering financial and operational commitments.
- Framing financial and operational issues in a complete business case format and positively contributing to the strategic direction in the plant.
- Review and execute on opportunities to improve and/or standardize processes and routines business processes to drive value creation.
- Foster a climate of continuous improvement and accountability for results through skills enhancement, coaching, performance measurement and feedback.
Provides operational financial reporting, financial analysis, and manufacturing cost analysis by:
- Preparing and managing actual, forecast, and budget scenarios throughout the course of the year.
- Support performance by providing operations with financial insights and thorough weekly reporting of plant metrics and KPI's.
- Serving as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, collaborating cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions.
Monthly Close and Financial Reporting
- Lead player in the monthly close process by reviewing and recommending journal entries, interpreting, and explaining month to date, quarter to date and year to date income statement results versus prior year, budget and forecast.
- Ensure that financial reporting processes are in accordance with US GAAP and Stanley Black & Decker financial policies.
Develop and Monitor Strong Controls in Plant and Safeguard Assets
- Ownership of all aspects of financial management, internal controls, SOX requirements and Stanley Black & Decker requirements for the respective physical locations. The role will be the Audit Leader for the sites referred.
- Primary focuses will be on strong inventory controls including aging and Excess & Obsolete analysis, cycle counting and/or annual physical inventory processes, as well as Fixed Asset controls around the acquisitions, accounting or disposal of Plant, Property & Equipment.
Standard Costing
- Responsible for ensuring the plants roll standard costs on an annual cost basis and the accuracy of standard costs daily.
- Subject matter expert for development of standard costs based on Company policy. Need to review and communicate cost build-up and changes in costs with finance and non-finance personnel.
The Person: You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have:
- Bachelor's degree in a financial discipline from a four-year college/university.
- Prior experience in Manufacturing Operations
- Ability to work independently and to know when to ask for help in resolving specific financial issues. Must be able to work with all levels of the organization.
- Knowledge of financial accounting principles and concepts to perform tasks listed in Responsibilities above.
- Strong knowledge of cost accounting including standard costing, budgeting, cash flow forecasting techniques, financial statement analysis including key trends analysis, project costing techniques, financial controls, and business case analysis.
- Strategic outlook driven to make process improvements.
- Expertise in all MS Office, JD Edwards, Sage Fixed Assets, or Hyperion Financial Management a plus.
The Details:You'll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
And More:We want our company to be a place you'll want to be - and stay. Being part of our team means you'll get to:
- Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
- Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
- Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
- Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices.
What's more, you'll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We're more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We're visionaries and innovators. As successful as we've been in the past, we have so much further to go. That's where you come in. Join us!
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The Salary range for this position is $95,600.00 - $153,900.00
- This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker.
- The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations.
- The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases.
- Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.
