Job Description

PLANT CONTROLLER – HEAVY INDUSTRY Our client is looking for a Plant Controller for their Manufacturing operation in the greater Monroe, LA area.  The Plant Controller, a strategic business partner with the Plant Lead team, will be responsible for all Financial responsibilities, including Manufacturing analysis for this plant.

• Plant Controller reports directly to the Regional Controller, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

KEY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• 5 years of experience as a Plant Controller in a manufacturing environment
• 10+ years of accounting and financial experience in a manufacturing environment
• 4+ years of strong, positive Leadership skills
• 3+ years Cost Accounting experience
• Experience working as a Business Partner 
• Proven experience performing analysis – Financial & Operating analysis in a Manufacturing Plant operation.
• Some travel as needed.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to work/interact with different levels of the organization at the Plant & Regional Level.
• Must be a strategic thinker, be able to plan and forecast and good planning, forecasting
• Must have strong presentation skills
• Adaptable to change

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• Masters, CMA or MBA a plus.

SOFTWARE:

• Microsoft Office experience required. Must be strong in MS Excel.
• Must be able to create Financial presentations in MS Powerpoint.
• Experience with ERP systems. SAP experience highly preferred.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Responsibility for all financial aspects of the Plant Operations, including:

• Provide Leadership and direction for managing the Plant’s Financial Position, Financial Interpretation, Assets, Procurement Activity & Internal Controls.
• Directs and completes the Planning, Forecasting and Budgeting processes of the Operation.
• Monitors the financial policies, practices and procedures of the operation.
• Successfully completes Monthly Closing cycles to...properly reflect the Plant’s financial position, including: P&L, Loss, Capital Base and Cash from Operations. Lead monthly and quarterly reporting and presentations
• Provide financial analysis support/guidance to all Line Managers and Plant Manager.
• Ensures necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the Company’s Assets and adheres to the company’s financial management policies.
• Other duties as assigned

Company Description

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