Director, Plant Controlling

301044 Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC; Town of Grand Island (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K with company contribution

Wellness program

Job summary

Fresenius Kabi USA in Grand Island, NY, seeks a seasoned Controller to partner with plant management and drive financial insights for ROI. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close to support strategic initiatives.

Requirements include cost accounting, GAAP expertise, and ERP proficiency, with 10+ years in accounting/finance and MBA/CPA/CMA preferred. Competitive compensation and growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• MBA/CPA/CMA preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and GAAP.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and SAP/Oracle.
• Strong communication at all levels.
• Typically requires 10+ years’ experience in accounting/finance positions.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial leadership and strategic insights for operational decisions.
• Develop the annual budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Oversee P&L, EBIT and plant budgets.
• Coordinate analysis of performance to meet goals and advise on actions.
• Implement Fresenius Kabi standards and cost accounting processes.
• Prepare standard costs for items produced at the facility.
• Ensure timely monthly close and reporting.
• Communicate results through reports and meetings.
• Safeguard assets and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Develop cost estimates for new products.

Skills

Cost accounting

GAAP

Communication

Leadership

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA

CPA

CMA

Tools

SAP

Oracle

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.

• P&L, EBIT
• All plant department budgets (headcount and expenses)
• 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, as well as life insurance, disability, 401K with company contribution, and 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.

Fresenius Kabi is a global health care company that specializes in injectable medicines, biosimilars, and technologies for infusion, transfusion, and clinical nutrition. Our expansive portfolio of products and global network of science and manufacturing centers provide essential support for the care of critical and chronically ill patients. With more than 41,000 employees worldwide, our dedicated team is united by our shared purpose: to put lifesaving medicines and technologies in the hands of people who care for patients – and to find answers to the challenges they face. We call this purpose caring for life. Our U.S. headquarters is in Lake Zurich, Illinois and the company’s global headquarters is in Bad Homburg, Germany.

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