Assistant Plant Controller

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in thermal technologies is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller in Ogden, Utah. The role involves improving profitability, analyzing costs, and providing financial insights. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and 3-5 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical and Excel skills are essential. The company is committed to equal opportunities and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of progressive experience in cost accounting.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Collect cost information from various sources.
• Analyze variances and identify root causes.
• Design and drive process/system changes.
• Provide financial insights on product portfolio.
• Regularly report key findings to leadership teams.
• Support financial analysis on large orders.
• Provide month end closing support.
• Participate in forecasting and budgeting.
• Assist in local physical inventory process.
• Support internal control improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing cost flows

Cost accounting skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Plant Controller

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world’s most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

The Assistant Plant Controller will work across the organization and under limited supervision of the Plant Controller and Project Manager. The Assistant Plant Controller is a key member of the plant finance team with ownership of profitability improvement.

To be successful in this role you should possess a strong knowledge of manufacturing cost flows and exceptional cost accounting skills. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to work across the organization at all levels to gather data, apply problem solving techniques to identify root causes and direct corrective actions. This position offers an opportunity to develop strong intradepartmental relationships to understand the business and drive real bottom-line benefit.

This position is located in Ogden, Utah.

Your Responsibilities

• Collect cost information from quoted cost to standard cost to actual cost
• Analyze variances and identify root causes
• Design and drive process/system changes, align cross functional team and driving accountability
• Based on order profitability analysis, provide financial insights on products portfolio, pricing, cost improvement, and process simplification
• Regularly report key findings to plant leadership team and corporate leadership team
• Support ad hoc financial analysis on large orders and critical customers; Assists in ensuring completeness and accuracy of plant financial and accounting activities
• Provide month end closing support to Plant Controller
• Participate in forecasting and budgeting activities for the plant
• Assist in completion of local physical inventory process and procedures
• Assists in the yearly audit preparation
• Support internal control improvement as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or in a related field.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or with engineering and manufacturing personnel on analysis of cost standards.
• Three to five years of progressive experience in cost accounting.
• Must be thoroughly familiar with manufacturing processes, and how BOMs & routings, labor reporting, standard costing and overhead allocations are developed/analyzed.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents; must have excellent analytical skills and a sound understanding of accounting principles.
• Advanced computer proficiency with strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, lookups, and complex formulas), and experience with data visualization/reporting tools such as Power BI to analyze financial data, build dashboards, and support decision-making.
• Strong computer skills and knowledge of accounting software programs.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately prepare periodic reports.
• Effective communication skills and situational leadership.
• Be self-motivated and resilient

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.