Plant Controller

Holcim; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction industry seeks a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations for Cement Operations. The role involves preparing financial reports, advising management on financial decisions, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounting, project management, and excellent analytical skills, with a Bachelor's degree and relevant certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience, preferably in construction/manufacturing.
• CPA/CMA/CFA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial and operational reports for decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

SAP

BPC

Oracle/JDE

Google suite

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

To provide Financial Control, Reporting, Analysis, and Oversight for our Cement Operations. Support the regional management structure by providing clear and accurate financial results and analysis to enable the local management to make informed financial decisions and plans, while also ensuring compliance with company and statutory financial guidelines.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Prepare financial and operational reports and analysis to support the business decision making process.
• Provide advice and counsel to the business unit and executive management on the financial consequences of business decisions.
• Responsible for collecting, analyzing, and compiling data from all accounting functions necessary for monthly reporting. Coordinate, support and manage the plant budgeting, forecasting, and planning process.
• Actively participates with corporate finance and other Controllers on initiatives to improve processes, develop new financial system applications, and upgrade existing applications. Provide corporate finance with information necessary to support corporate level analysis and benchmarking initiatives.
• Direct the development, preparation and maintenance of various financial and operational plans and reports. Develop and implement control systems to ensure compliance with company financial policy and statutory requirements.
• Educate management and staff on financial processes/policies and the financial impact of business and operational decisions.
• Focus on cost controlling and reduction initiatives and ensure that unfavorable variances are addressed in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and GAAP. Ensure adherence to SOX, corporate policies, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education:Bachelor's degree

Field of Study Preferred:Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Required Work Experience:5 years, preferably within the construction/manufacturing industry. Cost accounting experience a plus

Licenses Preferred:CPA/CMA/CFA or MBA with emphasis in Finance/Accounting

Required Computer and Software Skills: MS Office-Required. SAP, BPC, Oracle/JDE, Google suite strongly preferred

Travel Requirements:10%

Additional Requirements:

• Strong technical accounting skills.
• Proven leadership, project management and analytical skills.
• Financial modeling experience in Excel and in Planning Programs
• Experience in the cement and aggregate construction materials industries, preferred.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.