Controller

Norsk Hydro; Georgia; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Rx coverage

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

FSA

Retirement match

Education assistance

Bonus plan

Parental leave

Job summary

Hydro Extrusions in North America seeks a Controller to lead the plant's financial position, assets, procurement activity, payroll hours administration system, and internal controls.

You will direct annual operating plans, departmental budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and cost-reduction initiatives, while providing financial guidance to line managers and the Plant Manager.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance is required, with 5+ years' accounting and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with a focus on cost accounting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, AS400 or Hyperion.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly closings reflecting plant financial position (P&L, cash, assets).
• Direct inventories, planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Provide financial and manufacturing analysis to management and plant leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

SAP

AS400

Hyperion

ADP

ERP

Job description

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job description:

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

What we offer you

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Job Summary

The Controller provides leadership and direction for managing the operation’s financial position financial interpretation, assets, procurement activity, payroll hours administration system, and internal controls. Directs the development of annual operating plans, departmental budgets, monthly/quarterly forecasts, cost reduction initiatives/recommendations and profitability.

What you will be doing

• Successfully completes monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the plant - profit & loss, capital base and cash from operations.
• Directs and oversees monthly physical inventories.
• Provides financial analysis support/guidance to all line managers and Plant Manager.
• Directs and completes the planning, forecasting and budgeting processes of the operation.
• Monitors the financial policies, practices and procedures of the operation
• Ensures the necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the
• Company's Assets and adheres to the company’s financial management policies.
• Directs the activities and provides leadership to the procurement employees of the operation, ensuring all Company Values are inherent in daily performance of responsibilities.
• Manage capital spending requests, including calculating payback and developing sound business cases to present to management requesting capital funds.
• Provides financial and manufacturing analysis of both a recurring and ad-hoc nature to management outside of the operations.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, with a focus in cost accounting and managerial experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in systems such as: Oracle, SAP, AS400, Hyperion, ADP, Ultimate, full ERP capabilities

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

• CMA or CPA a plus

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles.These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.

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