Plant Controller

Lakeside Book Company; Owensville (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Career growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Employee appreciation programs

Job summary

Lakeside Book Company in Owensville, MO, seeks a Finance Manager who will lead all plant-level accounting and financial reporting. You will drive strategic decision-making and ensure compliance with corporate guidelines.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, at least 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment, and strong analytical skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k match.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience in manufacturing with cost accounting background.
• Experience with financial compliance and internal controls.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Own the monthly close process and financial results analysis.
• Coordinate annual budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Accounting

Analytical skills

Leadership

ERP proficiency

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Essbase

Job description

Overview

Pay: $110,000-$130,000 depending upon experience

Location: 1005 Commercial Drive, Owensville, MO

Benefits: Competitive benefits including 401k match and Incentive Bonus

The safety and health of our employees is this company’s most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

How you will make an impact

You will lead all plant-level accounting, financial reporting and analysis activities to support strategic business decision-making and will be a key business partner to plant leadership and VP of Manufacturing with accountability for financial performance, compliance and continuous improvement activities.

What You'll Do

• Lead all plant accounting and financial reporting activities with accuracy, timeliness and compliance with corporate and regulatory guidance
• Own the monthly close process including journal entries, reconciliation and variance analysis
• Prepare and analyze financial results including P&L variances to forecast, budget and prior year, communicating insights to management
• Coordinate annual budget and periodic forecasts and serve as a key contributor to strategic and capital planning activities
• Partner with plant and operations leadership to evaluate productivity, cost reduction and working capital initiatives
• Lead capital expenditure, inventory and cost accounting activities
• Continuously improve processes and coach and develop finance staff

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; CPA and/or MBA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment including cost accounting and financial reporting
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, inventory valuation and capital analysis
• Strong working knowledge of internal controls and financial compliance requirements
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into actionable business insights
• Experience partnering with operations or manufacturing leadership is preferred
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems; Microsoft Dynamics and Essbase experience a plus
• Advance skills in Microsoft Excel and related financial tools
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Lakeside Book Company – What Makes Us Special

Our focus on Safety, Stewardship, Inclusivity, and Environmental Sustainability give so many of our employees’ pride in the work we do within the communities we inhabit. Employees are celebrated throughout the year with Inspire Awards, Milestone Anniversary Celebrations and many other recognition celebrations.

What we offer you

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k with company match
• Career growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee appreciation & recognition programs

About Us

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact [e-mail].

This job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It’s not all-inclusive. There may be additional duties and responsibilities assigned for this job at the company’s discretion.