Controller

Spherion Birmingham; Calera (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Plant Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple locations. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining standard costs, and managing inventory. You will collaborate with various teams to analyze performance and develop strategies for improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, particularly in manufacturing, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will drive success and contribute to the overall efficiency of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, especially in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements and GAAP required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly journal entries and close plant inventory ledgers.
• Maintain KPIs and support operations with cost analysis.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Standard Costing

Inventory Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft ERP – D365 or Dynamics

Job description

This range is provided by Spherion Birmingham. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $125,000.00/yr

Plant Assistant Controller Experience in a manufacturing facility is required.

Position Summary

The Plant Assistant Controller is an integral part of both the local plant and the corporate accounting team. The Plant Assistant Controller will have responsibility for up to four locations and will support the daily operations at the sites along with the site’s monthly financial reporting, analysis, planning and forecasting. Additionally, the Plant Assistant Controller will support plant decision making by providing local KPI’s, monitoring plant expenses, analyzing capital rationalization and be responsible for product costing and reviewing sales margins. This position will have the opportunity to interact with various teams at both the local plant and at the division office to present analysis and develop strategies for better performance.

Position Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Monthly preparation of site journal entries and closing of the plant inventory ledgers along with responding to questions on spending and period expenses.
• Production Reporting: Daily review of production orders and their activity and variances.
• Standard Costing: Maintain standard costs on all parts and finished goods in your assigned locations.
• Inventory: Work with site leaders and production managers to maintain accurate inventory on the books through audits and monitoring accuracy of transactions.
• Management Reporting: Maintain KPIs and support operations including cost analysis, inventory control, product unit cost, and variance analytics.
• Site Management: Report monthly cost center spend analysis to departmental supervisor and site manager.
• Balance Sheet Responsibility: Reconcile monthly inventory and fixed asset accounts.
• Capital Analysis: Prepare capital requests and complete ROI analysis for future asset purchases.
• Audits: Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Processes: Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Compliance: Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws.

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from accredited college or university
• Minimum five (5) years of accounting or business-related experience
• Experience in standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
• Proven knowledge of financial statements, journal entries, and GAAP
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Documented history developing and maintaining positive working relationships in a multi-stakeholder culture
• Ability to deliver results while working in a team focused environment
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written
• Must be able and willing to travel 10-20% to other site(s).

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years of accounting or business-related experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in Microsoft ERP – D365 or Dynamics

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Manufacturing