Assistant Plant Controller

Mohawk Industries, Inc.; Calhoun (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller to support plant budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. You will partner with the Plant Controller and plant management to analyze performance and drive cost improvements.

The role involves month-end close, variance analysis, and providing financial guidance to plant staff. A Bachelor's degree with 2-4 years of related experience is required, along with strong communication and integrity.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong technical, process, and business principles.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.
• Clear problem solving and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate plant budgeting, forecasting, costing, and strategic planning.
• Assist in monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and performance metrics.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts for the plant.
• Monitor performance vs budget and explain variances.
• Work with plant management to achieve financial targets.
• Provide timely financial information to management and corporate finance.
• Support general accounting activities and audits as needed.
• Gather information on production, inventories, and payroll from plant management.
• Maintain integrity of financial statements and support business decisions.
• Assist with month-end close and account reconciliations.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

What we need:

The Assistant Plant Controller is a high performing contributor that works to facilitate and support controller functions and projects. This role will work closely with the Plant Controller and plant management team to ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, analysis of plant performance, and adherence to internal controls and company policies.

What you’ll do:

• Facilitate the plant’s budgeting, forecasting, costing, strategic planning, provide objective guidance, and offer constructive feedback on these functions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements, variance analysis, and performance metrics for the plant.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in the development and preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts for the plant.
• Monitor actual performance against budget/forecast and investigate and explain variances.
• Work closely with plant management to develop strategies to achieve financial targets.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information to plant management and corporate finance team.
• Perform all aspects of general accounting and assist with audits, reconciliations, and analysis of capital projects.
• Consult with the plant management team in all functional areas of the plant to gather information concerning production, inventories, efficiencies, plant payroll, and any other focal areas.
• Assist plant management team to maintain the integrity of the plant’s financial statements and support plant management on business decisions.
• Support month-end closing duties including preparing journal entries, reviewing financial accounts, and performing account reconciliations.
• Support additional projects and reports as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent education and/or experience.
• 2-4 years of job-related experience or equivalent education and/or experience.

What you’re good at:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of technical, process, and business principles as well as industry practices and standards.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.