Plant Controller

Saint-Gobain Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and well-being programs

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Group is seeking a Plant Controller to lead financial management for the Wilmington plant and support West Coast locations, including Portland and Fremont. The role drives budgeting, forecasting, cost management, and operational decision support.

You will partner with plant leadership to deliver analyses, close monthly books, and support inventory processes while advancing process improvements and cost control across manufacturing sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive cost accounting experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of cost, inventory and management accounting; GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial guidance and decision support.
• Lead month-end close activities including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare manufacturing variance analysis.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and support audits.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Management accounting

GAAP principles

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Reporting systems

Job description

The Plant Controller serves as the financial leader for the Wilmington plant and provides financial and operational support to West Coast manufacturing locations, including facilities in Portland, Oregon, Fremont, California, and designated third-party warehouse operations. This position partners with plant leadership to deliver financial analysis, cost management, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and operational decision support.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to provide financial guidance, operational analysis, and decision support that drives business performance.
• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Prepare manufacturing variance analysis
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives and cost reduction monitoring, reporting and results auditing
• Coordinate and assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget
• Participate in inventory counts and reconciliations
• Provide financial support and performance analysis for additional West Coast manufacturing locations.
• Prepare and maintain product standard costing and run costing analysis scenarios to support business decisions
• Support capital expenditure appropriation request development and annual fixed asset physicals
• Support audit activities, coordinating plant responses and follow-ups

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferable
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • Cost accounting
  • Inventory accounting
  • Management accounting
  • GAAP principles
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting system capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

A little more about us

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products,CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada. www.certainteed.com

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [emailprotected] .

Benefits in joining us

Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $92,000.00 to $142,000.00 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $103,000.00 to $159,000.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

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