Plant Assistant Controller

Executive Alliance; Wichita (KS); In loco; USD 113.000 - 138.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

401k

ESOP

Stock options

Discretionary bonus

Family medical coverage

Descrizione del lavoro

Executive Alliance is assisting a growing, publicly-listed manufacturing company in recruiting a hands-on Assistant Controller for its Wichita metro manufacturing facility. You will manage a small onsite team and work closely with the Plant General Manager, reporting to the Corporate Controller out-of-state.

The role involves month-end close, plant-only accounting, and a key ERP migration planned for 2027. Expect a strong compensation package with bonus and equity components and a focus on cost

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of accounting, reporting and analysis experience at manufacturing plants.
• 2–3 years in plant controller / accounting manager roles with ownership of manufacturing process.

Mansioni

• Close monthly plant books, reconcile GL accounts and prepare accruals.
• Prepare plant P&L and balance sheet for single-plant scope.
• Oversee A/P (~200 payments/mo) and A/R (~100 invoices/mo) and payroll for 100–125 employees.
• Own revenue recognition (shipments).
• Own cost accounting including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting with FIFO/LIFO and obsolescence reserves.
• Assist Corporate Controller with banking and audits.
• Participate in ERP migration projects and process improvements.

Conoscenze

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Payroll management

Excel

ERP systems

Team leadership

A/R/A/P

Formazione

B.S. in Accounting or Finance

Strumenti

Kronos

Oracle ERP

Syspro

Descrizione del lavoro

A growing, publicly-listed manufacturing company is hiring a 'hands on' Assistant Controller for its manufacturing facility in the Wichita Metro Area. This is the highest level Accounting employee at the plant. Manage and mentor a team of 3 based onsite, work closely with the Plant General Manager based onsite, and report directly to the Corporate Controller based out of state.

Salary to ~$125k (maybe a bit more), plus 401k & ESOP, plus discretionary bonus & stock options / RSUs grants, and employees pay only $300/month for family medical coverage!

The work is onsite with terrific work hours of ~8-9 hours/day outside of the monthly close, and ~8-10 hours/day during the close ~1 week/month. Some very light U.S. travel maybe 2-3 times a year.

My client will consider candidates at the Accounting Manager level, and those with a Senior Accountant title with experience and responsibilities functioning at the Manager level, who are ready to advance to the Assistant Controller, Plant level.

Main Responsibilities:

• Month-end plant financial close, including preparation of GL account reconciliations, accruals, etc.
• Preparation of balance sheet and P&L for plant-based GL accounts (one GL, no consolidation)
• Manage and monitor A/P (~200 vendor payments per month), A/R (~100 customer invoices per month), day-to-day accounting operations, and payroll for the plant's 100-125 non-union employees
• Own / perform revenue recognition which is straightforward (recognized upon shipment)
• Own / perform cost accounting, including standard costing of materials, actual to standard materials variance analysis, etc.
• Own / perform inventory accounting, including proper FIFO/LIFO valuation, reserves for obsolete inventory and monthly physical count process
• Assist Corporate Controller with banking activities
• Assist Corporate Controller with internal and external audits
• Have a key role in the migration from Oracle to a new ERP in 2027
• Assist in identifying potential customer credit exposure by actively reviewing A/R aging and credit limits
• Continuously monitor and propose improvements to processes and procedures
• Participate in ad-hoc accounting, FP&A, reporting and systems initiatives and projects in support of the overall business unit

Main Requirements:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting, reporting and analysis experience performing the requirements noted above, INCLUDING at least 2-3 years of relevant Plant Controller / Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager / Senior Accountant experience at a manufacturing company that 'OWNS' THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS (NOT outsourced to third party contract manufacturers).
• 'Hands on' cost and inventory accounting experience is critical.
• Experience managing payroll for at least 50 employees, preferably using Kronos
• Experience managing & prioritizing the work of others and reviewing their work
• User experience with large ERPs
• Strong in Excel

Preferred:

• Experience as the Accounting point person / SME for an ERP migration

A Plus:

• Oracle and Syspro user experience

PLEASE NOTE: Experience at companies that outsource the manufacturing process to third party / contract manufacturers is NOT applicable and not a fit for this role.

PLEASE NOTE: This client is NOT open to sponsorship. Candidates who are not legally authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer will not be considered or contacted. Candidates living within the greater Wichita Metropolitan Area is strongly preferred.