Plant Controller

The Shyft Group

$130K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration (CPA certification preferred)
  • 6+ years of accounting experience
  • 3+ years as a controller in manufacturing
  • Understanding of government procurement regulations is a plus
  • Knowledge of forecasting and financial reports
  • Ability to interpret economic conditions and their impact on the organization
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and manage all accounting operations for the plant
  • Develop and maintain financial controls and budgets
  • Analyze financial data for efficiencies and accuracy
  • Provide timely financial status reviews to management
  • Prepare and present financial statements and reports
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial balancing and reviews
  • Monitor receivables to mitigate credit risk

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
  • Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
  • Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care
Full Job Description
Plant Controller | DuraMag | Waterville, ME

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt | $130K -$150K Annually | Hybrid 2-3 days Onsite

What you'll do:
As the Plant Controller at our Duramag manufacturing facility in Waterville, ME, you will be accountable for overseeing and managing all accounting operations for the plant. A significant portion of your role will involve developing periodic financial reports and maintaining an adequate accounting records system.

Your role as Plant Controller will also involve developing a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of The Aebi Schmidt Group's reported financial results, and for ensuring that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Analyzing financial data looking for business efficiencies and verifying the accuracy
  • Providing management with a timely review of the organization's financial status and progress
  • Developing statistical reports and preparing for management
  • Evaluating degree of financial risks in current and future undertakings
  • Assisting in the development of pricing strategies
  • Preparing and presenting financial statements and related reports including but not limited to the balance sheet, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analysis
  • Assisting in the preparation of tax reports, internal controls documentation and other internal and external reports as required
  • Supporting monthly, quarterly, and annual balancing of books and monthly account reviews; prepare and present monthly financial statements
  • Monitoring receivables to ensure credit risk is mitigated
  • Ensuring inventory accuracy via monitoring of cycle count program, bill of materials, etc.
  • Supporting annual independent audit and preparation of annual tax documents
  • Developing financial plan and forecast
  • Assisting with company strategic planning
  • Directing budget preparation, reviewing budget proposals, and preparing necessary supporting documentation and justification for proposed budgets
  • Providing cost estimating for new and existing products and product options
  • Assisting with the development of overhead and labor standards
  • Reviewing, evaluating and implementing accounting systems, policies, and procedures
  • Verifying all Sarbanes-Oxley and other compliance requirements are implemented
  • Assisting with special projects as required
  • Performing other duties as assigned by the manager
  • Assisting with special projects as required

What you need to be successful:
  • Bachelor's degree required in accounting, finance, or business administration (CPA certification preferred)
  • 6+ years of accounting experience
  • 3+ years of experience working as a controller in a manufacturing environment
  • Understanding of fundamentals of Government procurement regulations requires that the effect accounting system would be a plus
  • Working knowledge of forecasting and financial reports
  • Demonstrated ability to interpret economic conditions and anticipate the impact on the organization
  • Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, evaluation, and scientific method
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

What Makes You Stand Out
  • Ability to work with all levels of management
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow
  • Proven leadership and business acumen skills
  • Willing to travel as needed

  • Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA, Wellness Plan
  • Financial Security: 401(k) with match, Disability, Life Insurance
  • Work/Life & Growth: Educational Reimbursement, EAP, Dependent Care.

At The Shyft Group, we don't just offer benefits-we invest in your well-being. Join us and experience the difference!

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