Plant Controller (Finance /Accounting)

Role: Plant Controller
Base Salary: $115K-$125k
Relocation Assistance Available

Location: Weimar, TX

Position Summary/Objective

The Controller position is primarily responsible for guiding the financial decisions by overseeing budgets, financial analysis, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and financial reporting.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to the current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Manage the annual budgeting process
• Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Manage capital projects and track Capex purchases for correct accounting treatment
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Review and close work orders and provide casuals for material, labor, and overhead variances
• Review manufactured product cost accuracy on all inventory items
• Review and approve purchase orders and invoices as required
• Support month end closing process
• Update monthly Financial Package for assigned plant(s) and present financial results to plant managers
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Additional Controller duties as necessary
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Update, review, and distribute the operations daily dashboard
• Manage the standard cost roll process for assigned plant(s).
• Track and report on labor efficiency and machine utilization
• Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs
• Participate in Lean cost saving projects and suggest solutions. Track cost savings after implementation of process improvements
• Conduct quarterly cycle count audits for accuracy and process compliance
• Manage, analyze, and report on all inventory levels including raw materials, finished goods, WIP, MRB, and in transit
• Actively participate in Utex Safety Program
• Support the annual PWC audits as needed
   

Required Education And Experience
 

• Extensive cost accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years combined experience in accounting and financial management