Controller

Vaupell is a global solutions provider for plastic parts and components for the medical, aerospace and defense industries with more than 75 years in business. We have 5 locations in the US, as well as operations in Europe and China. Our location in Constantine Michigan focuses primarily on medical devices. We have an immediate opening for a Plant Controller manager. We are looking for someone well versed in budgeting / forecasting and capable to assist in process improvement activities both within the finance area and supporting improvement activities in production and other areas.

Summary Description:

Work closely on a day to day basis with the Plant Manager and monthly with the regionally based corporate finance team.

• Work with the Plant Manager and site management team to develop and achieve long term financial objectives; support business decisions requiring a financial/business assessment.
• Establish accurate standard costs and inventory valuation for Manufacturing.
• Recommends benchmarks against which to measure the performance of Company operations.
• Calculates and issues financial and operating metrics
• Provide financial leadership for sales proposals.
• Ensure the completion of month-end close activities including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and reporting. Maintains fixed asset and depreciation data
• Coordinate and prepare monthly forecasting. Preparation of month end performance metrics.
• Prepare analyses for actual vs budget/forecast results monthly, including direct labor & material, labor reconciliation and utilization and OH monitoring. Communicate with division leadership to identify trends/corrective actions.
• Assist with the planning and execution of the physical inventory including analysis and reporting of results.
• Year-end preparation work.
• Manage the accounting staff to ensure success of all individuals in the department as well as achieving departmental goals and objectives
• Perform ad hoc projects and analyses as needed.

Requirements:

• Manufacturing environment, cost accounting, general ledger reporting experience required.
• Candidates should have 8+ years’ of progressively responsible experience
• Accounting or Finance degree required
• Ability to communicate to groups of people and with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Work as a team member with local team
• Ability and desire to train and coach others to improve performance
• Strong analytical/critical thinking
• Work independent. Work with limited instruction.