Plant Controller

Rust-Oleum Corporation; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 98,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Dental insurance

Job summary

Rust-Oleum Corporation is seeking a Plant Controller to manage multi-plant financial activity and support operations and finance management. The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis within a manufacturing context.

Requirements include a Bachelor's in Accounting and 3+ years of accounting/finance experience, with SAP and advanced Excel skills. Up to 25% travel and strong communication are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and 3+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• Prefers manufacturing environment experience.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with HFM or OneStream is a plus.
• Team player with cross-functional collaboration.
• Up to 25% travel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records and financial statements.
• Report to management regarding the finances of the establishment.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develop and document recordkeeping and accounting systems.
• Compute taxes owed and file tax returns.
• Maintain records for government agencies.
• Advise clients on compensation, health benefits, and long-range plans.
• Develop and analyze budgets with variances.
• Provide internal and external auditing services.
• Analyze operations to project future revenues and expenses.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Analytical thinking

Written and verbal communication

Time management

Team player

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

HFM

OneStream

Job description

Job Description

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all.

Rust-Oleum Corporation is a worldwide leader in protective paints and coatings for both home and industry. We offer a wide range of products including decorative fashion paints, durable industrial roof repair coatings and, of course, our famous rust-fighting formula that started it all. The primary result expected from the Plant Controller will be to manage multi-plant financial activity while supporting operations and finance management.

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES

• Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
• Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
• Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
• Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
• Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
• Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
• Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to work with large datasets.
• Must possess strong analytical mindset.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
• Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
• Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to think creatively, high-driven, and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of professional experience in an accounting or finance - Preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience with SAP is a plus, but not required
• Prior experience with financial management and reporting tools (i.e. HFM, OneStream) is a plus, but not required
• Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team
• Up to 25% travel

Salary target range: $98,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible

From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and more. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.

Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.