Plant Controller

Talentify; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Snap-on Tools in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead plant financial operations, including payroll, reporting, and SOX compliance. You will work with management to improve financial performance and oversee a small team.

Responsibilities cover month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, cost analysis, and forecasting. Strong analytical skills and a finance background are essential for success in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Job description

Overview

As part of the Snap-on Tools team, you'll be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years! People know Snap-on for the quality of our products, but we know that it is the passion and character of our people that make our company a global leader. With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.

Who We Are:

Working With Snap-on has Benefits!

Company-paid benefits include:

• Basic dental, Basic life, Basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
• Short term and long-term disability, Employee Assistance Program
• Business travel accident insurance
• Other health education programs including smoking cessation, annual wellness screening and seasonal flu shot
• Market competitive compensation
• Bonus, incentives depending on position and level
• Base pay progression through lateral & promotional development on both managerial and technical career paths
• Paid time off, vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan – annual optional enrollment period
• Retirement programs including 401(k) Plan with matching employer contributions

Position Summary:

Responsible for the performance of all accounting, reporting, cycle counting, SOX compliance, and financial planning & analysis activities. Work with management to identify and implement RCI opportunities to improve plant financial performance. Manage payroll activities to ensure proper payment of wages, adherence to all policies. Manage a staff of 2 to 8 employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all daily accounting operations are running properly
• Close financial month timely and accurately
• Provide clear and accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly plant financial performance reporting
• Ensure financial account reconciliations are completed accurately and timely
• Present balance sheet and account reconciliations during quarterly accounting reviews
• Ensure SOX compliance throughout plant organization
• Run inventory cycle count program to ensure compliance with accuracy and completeness requirements
• Perform both formalized and adhoc financial analysis to support the business
• Work with management to identify, implement, and track RCI opportunities to improve plant financial performance
• Develop and track adherence to annual, quarterly, and monthly financial forecasts
• Direct payroll activities to ensure proper calculation of wages, deductions & taxes, including the timely distribution of payroll checks/advises. Ensure adherence to contractual agreements and payroll policies.
• Ensure the integrity of product standard costs. Update as required by company guidance.
• Direct any special assignments required to enhance plant performance.

Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. undergraduate degree required with a finance and/or accounting specialization.
• 5 to 7 years work practical financial work experience required
• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Computer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in operation planning and cost reduction.
• A comprehensive understanding and knowledge of a standard cost system and the corresponding budgeting process.
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills. Proficient in verbal and written communications.
• Individual characteristics should include: hard working, team oriented, flexible, and organized