Plant Controller

Job Juncture; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial management company in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, and payroll. The role includes supervising accounting staff and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in cost accounting and strong analytical and leadership skills. This position offers a competitive annual salary with significant career advancement potential within a highly profitable organization.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret financial reports and regulations.
• Strong report writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in managing payroll and accounting functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial functions and reporting.
• Supervise accounting staff.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain audit compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost and general accounting

Team supervision

Effective communication

Report writing

Analytical skills

Education

Fifth year college or university program certificate

Related experience and/or training

Job description

ROLE PURPOSE:

Manage the financial functions of the facility. Supervise Accountant and/or Account Clerk. Responsible for managing all financial reporting, budget, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Being strategic, trusted advisor and business partner to the plant manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing and capacity planning, and time studies.
• Analysis of operating costs and variances.
• Provides management with timely reviews of the organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Maintenance and improvements to various accounting systems.
• Maintenance and development of forecasting and budgeting models.
• Timely, accurate preparation of special studies and projects.
• Supervision of staff.
• Manage payroll system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Member of Management Team responsible for planning, budgeting and implementing TQM and Best Methods Program.
• Maintain audit binders and associated completion & reporting.
• Work directly with external auditors.
• Arranges for audits of company accounts, prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, and completes fiscal year-end audit binder.

DIRECT REPORTS:

Two: Sr. Accountant and Accounting Clerk.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS & MEARSUREABLES:

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Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Global company with nearly 60 plants and over 7,000 employees. There is solid career advancement potential!! Highly profitable plant!!

Salary Type

Annual Salary

Salary Min

$120000

Salary Max

$140000

Currency Type

USD