Plant Controller

Teasdale Latin Foods

$90K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
  • 5 years of managerial accounting experience necessary.
  • Thorough understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles needed.
  • Experience with Bill of Materials, labor, and overhead accounting required.
  • Previous role as a Plant Controller or similar in manufacturing essential.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems is necessary.
  • Strong skills in planning, budgeting, and teaching preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Plant Manager to manage and optimize P&L and cost drivers.
  • Drive efficiencies in accounting functions and month-end close processes.
  • Develop annual operating plans and forecasts in collaboration with teams.
  • Conduct month-end close and prepare variance reporting.
  • Perform internal audits to maintain an effective control environment.
  • Ensure integrity of financial systems through reconciliations.
  • Establish and enforce company accounting policies and GAAP adherence.
  • Analyze variances and provide management updates and explanations.
  • Prepare financial and KPI reports for management presentation.
  • Support pricing strategies with cost analysis insights.
  • Drive productivity initiatives in partnership with Operations team.
  • Assist in capital evaluation for ROI and investment payback.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teamwork.
  • Involvement in strategic decision-making processes.
  • Opportunities for driving cost-saving initiatives.
  • Professional growth through a dynamic finance role.
  • Direct impact on the plant's financial health and efficiency.
Full Job Description
PLANT CONTROLLER - LOUISVILLE, KY


OVERVIEW:

ThePlant Controller isa key member of the finance team/plant leadership and is responsible for managing the plants day-to-day accounting and finance functions and serving as a steward of the plant's P&L.Looking for a challenge? Lets go!

WHAT YOULL DO:

  • Partner with the Plant Manager to manage and optimize all aspects of the P&L,MUV,including revenue, COGS, freight, and other cost drivers.

  • Drive efficiencies by managing the day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close, andinternal controlscompliance.

  • Develop plant annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts, working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance partners.

  • Perform month-end close and monthly variance reporting.

  • Perform periodic internal audits to ensure the existence and maintenance of an appropriate control environment within the plant.

  • Responsible for the integrity of financial systems and processes, including account reconciliations.

  • Establish and maintain the companys accounting policies and procedures, ensuring GAAP and Company policies are followed.

  • Perform regular variance analysis and provide written and verbal explanations to management.

  • Prepare financial and KPI reports and present findings to management.

  • Provide pricing and cost insights to support corporate pricing decisions.

  • Drive cost savings and productivity initiatives, partnering with the Operations team to optimize the P&L.

  • Support the capital evaluation and acquisition process, ensuring ROI and payback of investments

WHAT YOULL NEED:
  • Bachelors degree in accounting or finance.

  • Five years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.

  • Full understanding of accounting and GAAP with experience in cost accounting.

  • Cost accounting experience, including Bill of Materials, Labor, and Overhead accounting.

  • Prior work experience as a Plant Controller or equivalent in a manufacturing environment.

  • Prior experience working with ERP systems.

  • Strong planning, budgeting, and teaching skills.

  • Advancedlevel MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skillsa plus.

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