Plant Controller

Objective

The Plant Controller position concentrates on financial management, asset control, plant accounting, and operational performance reporting for our manufacturing facility located in New Holland, PA.

Essential Functions

• Performs the monthly closing process which includes preparing journal entries and reports.
• Evaluates and updates inventory reserves.
• Analyzes monthly plant cost center spend detail.  
• Analyzes spare parts spending and related inventory.
• Compiles plant production and labor stats.
• Provides cost related information for new product and capital spend projects.
• Provides guidance on proper classification of spending, capital versus expense.
• Updates Bill of Materials and Routings when necessary.
• Creates/maintains Standard Costs for plant products.
• Completes annual unit standard cost update including development of direct labor, variable overhead and tech structure rates.
• Works with plant and warehouse personnel to identify cost saving initiatives and areas for improvement.
• Supports plant manager in the preparation of labor, variable overhead and tech structure budgets.
• Implements and improves internal controls necessary to safeguard plant assets and accurately report results of operations.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 

Travel: Occasional travel between the plants.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience with SAP.
• At least 5 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing standard cost and accounting systems.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Power BI.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and communication experience.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel.

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Last updated on Oct 8, 2024