Director, Plant Controlling

Fresenius Kabi; Grand Island (NE); On-site; USD 143,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Life insurance

Disability

401K with company contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi seeks a senior Controlling professional for the Grand Island facility to partner with plant management, providing timely financial data and strategic insights to reduce costs and improve ROI. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control, ensuring GAAP compliance and safeguarding assets.

Responsibilities include monthly close, standard costing, and performance analysis, with oversight of accounting staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, inventories, GAAP and SAP.
• Ability to communicate with all organizational levels effectively.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial software (SAP/Oracle).
• Strong leadership, analytics and results orientation.
• Typically 10+ years in progressively responsible accounting/finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and actionable insights to drive ROI.
• Develop annual budget, quarterly forecasts, and department budgets.
• Coordinate analysis of actual vs. planned performance to meet goals.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and maintain Fresenius Kabi standards.
• Prepare standard costs for items produced at the facility.
• Manage monthly close and financial analysis, reporting results.
• Safeguard assets and coordinate inventory obsolescence reviews.
• Develop internal accounting reports and train managers for compliance.
• Supervise Accounting/Payroll staff as needed.
• Develop cost estimates for potential new products.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

MBA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

Position will be responsible for Controlling at the Grand Island Facility and will report directly to the Plant Manager. Function as a strategic partner with plant management to effectively provide accurate and timely financial and operational information/analysis relative to organization’s financial goals and objectives. Directing and providing financial information to drive strategic projects to reduce costs, mitigate risks, gain efficiencies, and drive ROI at the Grand Island facility.
Salary Range: $142,929-$200,000 annually + 16 annual bonus & $25,000 MTIP award.
Final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the plant with financial leadership, insight and business acumen in support of operational decision with recommendations based on empirical data and business experience.


• Develop the annual budget and quarterly forecasts 1) P&L, EBIT 2) All plant department budgets (headcount and expenses) 3) Plant wide capital budgets.


• Coordinates analysis of the plant’s actual and planned performance to achieve budgeted/forecasted goals and recommends alternate courses of action to achieve same.


• Implement and maintain Fresenius Kabi standards.


• Preparation of standard costs for all items produced at the facility.


• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of monthly financial close and analysis.


• Communicate monthly and weekly results through reports, presentations, and organizational meetings.


• Safeguarding plant assets through development and implementation of procedures to ensure that transactions are recorded in accordance with both corporate policy and GAAP.


• Summarizes the location’s exposure for obsolescence by coordinating quarterly review of inventory with the materials management function.


• Develops internal accounting reports that appraise management of the plants activity including, coordination of training to ensure management understanding and compliance.


• Supervises Accounting/Payroll staff as needed.


• Developing cost estimates for potential new products


• All employees are responsible for ensuring the compliance to company documents, programs and activities related to Health, Safety, Environment, Energy and Quality Management System as per your roles and responsibilities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred


• Possesses knowledge of cost accounting, inventories, GAAP, computer systems and SAP


• Must be able to effectively communicate with all organizational levels.


• Proficiency in ERP systems and financial software (SAP, Oracle or similar)


• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal abilities.


• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering results.


• Typically requires 10+ years’ experience in progressively challenging accounting/finance positions.

Additional Information

We offer an excellent salary and benefits package including.

• medical


• dental and vision coverage


• life insurance


• disability


• 401K with company contribution


• wellness program

Please note that joining our team does not create a guaranteed or permanent employment arrangement. All employment is at-will, meaning both the employee and Fresenius Kabi have the right to end the employment relationship at any time, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Kabi is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, disabilities, or protected veteran status.