Assistant Plant Controller

Stryten Manufacturing; Kansas; On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kansas seeks an Assistant Plant Controller to oversee financial control procedures and support the plant's financial performance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in financial analysis and budgeting. This role requires strong interaction with management and the ability to provide sound financial advice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Accounting and/or Finance experience.
• Strong interface capabilities with all organizational levels.
• Advanced spreadsheet application software knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all financial functions within the plant.
• Provide financial advice to plant management.
• Monitor and report expenses accurately.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost management

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

ERP systems, J.D. Edwards

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Plant Controller is a key member of the Plant’s leadership team, and the financial leadership of the entire plant. Responsible for maintaining financial control procedures, systems and standards as may be required for the proper performance of the accounting function within the limits of approved company practice. The Assistant Plant Controller is an active resource in keeping the Plant Manager, Plant Controller and other members of the staff apprised of deviations, analyzing performance and bringing best practices to the plant. This position must have a deep understanding of the current plant’s performance and strong interaction with the Plant Controller to make recommendations with quantifications to improve the financial performance of this location.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Close/Controls:

• Assist all financial functions within the manufacturing and distribution facilities including payroll, AP, purchasing receiving, production, shipping and inventory control. Validate accuracy of all P&L and balance sheet accounts.


• Maintain current control environment and company policy compliance


• Safeguard company assets via routine cycle count program, periodic physical inventory, and fixed asset controls.


• Support control of and reports the results of monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.


• Coordinates the preparation of expenditure requests (CERs) and actively works with the project managers of CERs to quantify acceptable levels of investment and financial returns. Monitors capital project spending and is responsible for closing capital projects on a timely basis. Maintains the integrity of the location’s fixed asset ledger by working with the shared services department.

Performance Management:

• Work with the plant controller or plant management to provide sound financial advice.


• Works with all levels of plant and divisional personnel on issues including budgeting, assessment of cost reduction recommendations and comparison of actual results to plan.


• Support/Coordinate the manufacturing and distribution of the annual financial planning process.


• Provide accurate weekly, monthly and quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and capex to enable management proper allocation of resources.


• Assist in preparing/validating weekly forecast of current month’s performance and provide monthly financial operating results, including variance explanations.


• Leads all spending and reports daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual results to management.


• Maintain “checkbook” approach to monitor expenses and hit targets.


• Assist the Plant Controller in evaluating performance and actions necessary to improve results. Prepare ad hoc reports as directed.


• Support analyzing operating results including manufacturing costs, productivity, and scrap rates.


• Work with all department managers and supervisors to ensure positive outcomes.


• Lead/Review the plant processes for improvements.


• Support plant Finance staff.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Accounting or Finance.


• 5 or more years of professional experience in Accounting and/or Finance with a company or a minimum of 2 years of financial/accounting experience in manufacturing environment.


• Ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.


• Demonstrates high ethical behavior with unquestionable integrity and character.


• Must have advanced knowledge of spreadsheet application software programs.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).


• Proficiency in Hyperion/Essbase being a plus.


• Proficiency working with ERP systems, J.D. Edwards being a plus.

EEO

Stryten Energy is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

About Our Company

Stryten Energy helps solve the world’s most pressing energy challenges with a broad range of energy storage solutions across the Essential Power, Motive Power, Transportation, Military and Government sectors. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, we partner with some of the world’s most recognized companies to meet the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy storage capacity. Stryten powers everything from submarines to subcompacts, microgrids, warehouses, distribution centers, cars, trains and trucks. Our stored energy technologies include advanced lead, lithium and vanadium redox flow batteries, intelligent chargers and energy performance management software that keep people on the move and supply chains running. An industry leader backed by more than a century of expertise, Stryten has The Energy to Challenge the status quo and deliver top-performing energy solutions for today and tomorrow. Learn more at stryten.com.