The Plant Controller directs financial activities of the plant and manages dissemination of financial information about the company activities that will assist management.  Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems.  Assists other departments in maintaining accurate inventory records.  This position will be located at our new plant in Monroe, Ohio.

 

Responsibilities:

Maintain manufacturing database, including, but not limited to:

Add new products as required;

Establish standards for raw materials and trade items, if applicable;

Establish standards for purchased finished goods;

Establish standard costs and routing for all products;

Establish departmental labor and overhead rates.

  • Coordinate the measuring and reporting of cost reduction activities for the plant.
  • Chair biweekly cost reduction meetings.
  • Communicate financial results with plant management and employees.
  • Prepare projected monthly sales forecast and profit and loss reports.
  • Produce journal entries needed for month end close.
  • Resolve financial transaction and report discrepancies.
  • Produce various weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports.
  • Produce and/or review daily efficiency and material usage reports.
  • Coordinate and oversee semi-annual physical inventories.
  • Prepare monthly journal vouchers for accrual and expense accounts.
  • Prepare annual budget and participate in annual audit.
  • Participates in monthly corporate accounting meetings.
  • May supervise subordinate positions in the Accounting Department such as a Cost Accountant, or Junior Accountant.

 

Qualifications

  • Bachelor degree in accounting or finance. CPA or MBA is a plus.
  • Ten plus years of related experience and/or training;
  • Previous Plant Controller experience within the automotive industry or the manufacturing industry desired.
  • Ability to establish and implement new policies and procedures for a new manufacturing facility.  Prefer previous new facility launch experience.
  • Effective communicator with all levels.
  • Knowledge of capital management preferred.
  • Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Manufacturing software; Payroll systems.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications--Word, Excel, Power Point, and Microsoft Outlook, and Manufacturing ERP system (Oracle).

 

To apply, please email your resume to Lisa Jurack at li*********@ug*****.com