Controller Plant

Sabert Corporation; Sayreville (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Job summary

Sabert Corporation is seeking a Plant Controller in New Jersey to support the Operations Management Team. You will drive cost management, materials reporting, and budgeting processes to improve operational efficiency and meet service targets.

The role requires a strong GAAP foundation, cost accounting expertise, and SAP/ERP proficiency. CPA is a plus; experience in a manufacturing environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting or finance; CPA a plus.
• 7+ years in a manufacturing finance role.
• Strong cost accounting knowledge and SAP/ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report on key operations costs (downtime, scrap).
• Oversee daily materials issuance and accurate work order data.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and monthly financial statements.

Skills

GAAP

Cost accounting

Plant ops

ERP systems

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

SAP

Job description

Brief Description

The Plant Controller will be a key member of our New Jersey Management Team and responsible for providing financial support to the Operations Management Team. The Team is charged with continuously improving Operational Efficiency and achieving our service level targets to our Customers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Cost Management and Support

• Monitor, track and report on key Operations areas, such as:


• Unplanned Downtime


• Scrap

Materials Management and Reporting

• Daily monitoring of issuance of raw materials and packaging to ensure accurate work order information


• Daily monitoring of actual resin blends compared to expected blends

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

• Facilitate, coordinate and execute the process for annual budgeting and periodic forecasts, and ensure they are completed in a timely manner and with the appropriate level of detail/accuracy


• Prepare monthly financial statements and department/cost center reports


• Provide cost and variance analysis, identifying negative trends and recommending corrective actions


• Prepare daily flash report of key financial information

Other

• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Excellent knowledge of GAAP


• Strong cost accounting and knowledge of plant operations


• Ability to handle multiple projects and responsibilities; strong organizational skills


• Capable of working at a detailed level; hands-on


• Operates with a sense of urgency; ability to manage to deadlines


• Excellent written and verbal skills


• Expert user of PC technology, including reporting tools


• Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working at all levels of the organization from the plant floor to senior management


• Ability to work and thrive in a high growth environment

Required Education & Experience

• A degree in accounting or finance. CPA is a plus.


• A minimum of 7 or more years of progressively responsible experience working in a manufacturing environment


• Strong cost accounting knowledge and experience


• Strong knowledge of SAP or similar ERP systems

Summary

What makes Sabert a great place to work:

Pay, Benefits And More.

• Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Learn More About Sabert

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company was founded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world. Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert? Hear directly from our employees and learn more about our Company’s mission.

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or email [e-mail] for assistance. Please do not send resumes to the above email address, applications submitted via email will not be considered unless specifically invited to do so.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position