Senior Plant Controller

Miraclon Corporation

$90K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.
  • 5-7 years of experience in a controlling role within a manufacturing setting.
  • Strong supervisory experience (5-10 years) in a plant environment.
  • Proficient in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • In-depth knowledge of cost accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting practices.
  • Excellent communication skills, with business-level English proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Provide overall financial leadership for the plant operations at Weatherford.
  • Coach and enhance the capabilities of the plant controlling function.
  • Act as the financial advisor to the plant manager.
  • Facilitate regular financial-operations reviews for continuous improvement.
  • Lead risk management, controls, and compliance initiatives for the organization.
  • Build strong relationships with budget owners and executive leaders to ensure financial alignment.
  • Review and confirm accuracy of standard costs related to materials, labor, and overhead.

Benefits

  • Medium-sized company with a friendly work culture where everyone is recognized by name.
  • Internal values of innovation, trust, collaboration, and dependability.
  • Supportive, energetic team environment.
  • Opportunities for team-building through organized activities.
  • Dynamic start-up culture that encourages impactful contributions.
  • Attractive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage.
Full Job Description
Job Summary: The Senior Manufacturing Controller is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all financial and accounting activities within the plant. This includes general management, cost accounting, payables/receivables, payroll, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. The Senior Manufacturing Controller will monitor plants operations, prepare financial reports, and lead the budgeting process. The role is a matrix level position with dual responsibilities towards Finance & Operations.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Overall financial leadership and accountability for Weatherford
  • Coach, upgrade, and stabilize the plant controlling function.
  • Financial right-hand to the plant manager
  • Discipline and cadence owner for financial-operations reviews
  • Risk, controls and governance lead for Weatherford
  • Develop and maintain collaborative and trustful relationship with all budget owners and Executive Leaders.
  • Review standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead to ensure accuracy and reflect current market conditions.
  • Preparing and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
  • Monitor and analyze cost variances and operational performance.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
  • Assist in inventory management.
  • Collaborate with various departments to gather financial data and provide insights.
  • Participate in audits and ensure accurate financial documentation.
  • Supervise and manage 1 Plant Controller/Cost Accountant.
  • Perform frequent walk-throughs of the local manufacturing sites to address production and costing issues.
  • Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in economics, Finance or equivalent by experience. Master's degree/MBA is a plus
  • Ideally 5 to 7 years Controlling experience, with 5-10 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Strong skills in cost accounting, general ledger, financial reporting, forecasting, and budgeting.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Business level English.
  • Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Skills:
  • Experience working with ERP's/Power BI is key.
  • Knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management.
  • Experience in the manufacturing industry is requested
  • Understanding of GAAP, IFRS and regulatory compliance.

Personal Attributes:
  • Collaborative mind.
  • Highly organized and detail oriented.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong ethical standards and integrity.
  • Proactive and eager to learn.

What Miraclon offers:
  • Medium-size company with a worldwide scale. Small enough that colleagues know each other by name.
  • Internal culture is built on values of innovation, trust, creativity, collaboration and dependability.
  • Support from a dynamic and enthusiastic team of colleagues.
  • Regular team activities, both organized by Miraclon and own initiatives.
  • Start-up environment where you can really make the difference.
  • Attractive Compensation and Benefits package.

Comprehensive Benefits Include:
  • Health, Dental and Vision
  • Flexible vacation policy
  • 401K
  • Life Insurance

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