Plant Controller

AMSC; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AMSC is looking for a Plant Controller to enhance strategic financial outcomes at their manufacturing site. This leadership role demands strong GAAP knowledge, hands-on financial management, and the ability to lead a team, ensuring operational excellence within the organization.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years' experience in accounting/financial management positions.
• Hands-on and flexible attitude required.
• Experience in financial forecasting and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, and accounting operations.
• Oversee A/R, A/P, G/L, cost accounting, and financial reporting.
• Develop financial strategy and risk minimization plans.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Leadership

Analytical Ability

Communication

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Computer Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Oracle E-Business Suite

Hyperion applications

Job description

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AMSC is seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Controller to support all levels of our organization in driving strategic business results. In this impactful role, you'll work closely with the General Manager, Corporate Controller, and Finance Director to lead financial planning, analysis, and accounting operations for our manufacturing site. You’ll oversee key areas including A/R, A/P, G/L, cost accounting, and financial reporting, while managing a talented team of finance professionals. This is a hands-on leadership role where your insights and analysis will directly influence operational improvements, strategic planning, and profitability.

If you're a results-driven finance professional with strong GAAP knowledge, leadership experience, and a passion for operational excellence, we encourage you to apply and grow your career with AMSC!

Functions:

• Supports all levels of the organization including the General Manager on all financial aspects of the business unit with monthly operational reviews, the Corporate Controller in all accounting manners, and the Finance Director in all financial, planning, and analysis activities in order to meet corporate goals.
• Collaborates with General Manager, site accountants, and senior management to analyze and explain results and variances, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations, and lead the development of complex analysis.
• Manages the Accounting Manager, Cost Manager, Senior Accountant, A/P and A/R Clerks.
• Responsible for all business unit accounting operations including A/R, A/P, G/L, Inventory/Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Reviews monthly balance sheets, profit, and loss statements, and analyzes against budget/forecast.
• Prepares audit supporting memos and high-level financial analysis to support key financial judgement areas.
• Further develops financial strategy, risk minimization plans, and opportunity forecasting.
• Primary contact for external auditors regarding quarterly and annual audit for plant site.
• Responsible for monthly closing process for the plant site, within four business days of month-end.
• Responsible for full financial reporting package into Corporate for the manufacturing site
• Provides weekly cash forecast and updates financial forecasts against budget on monthly basis.
• Ensures accuracy of backlog and new orders reporting.
• Prepares regular budget consolidation, annual budget, capital expenditure, operating costs and presents it to the senior management for approval.
• Provides proactive / unsolicited consultation, interpretation, and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business.
• Ability to continuously monitor and analyze project details for profitability.
• Maintains compliance following internal controls established by the Company under SOX 404 and ensuring proper accounting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.

Education - Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, required.
• At least eight to ten years' experience in variety of accounting /financial management positions.
• CPA or MBA preferred.

Required Skills, Competencies, Authorities and Training Needs:

• Hands-on, and flexible attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comprehensive Knowledge of GAAP financial accounting and cost accounting.
• Exceptional analytical ability.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proficient with Oracle E-Business Suite and Hyperion applications a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working at a desk and on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing

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