PLANT CONTROLLER - LOUISVILLE, KYOVERVIEW:The Plant Controller is a key member of the finance team/plant leadership and is responsible for managing the plant's day-to-day accounting and finance functions and serving as a steward of the plant's P&L. Looking for a challenge? Let's go!
WHAT YOU'LL 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, and internal controls compliance.
- 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 company's 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 YOU'LL NEED: - Bachelor's 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.
- Advanced level MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills a plus.
