Plant Controller

Ducommun, Inc.; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ducommun, Inc. is seeking a Plant Controller in Parsons, KS to partner with the Performance Center Director and operations management. You will drive results through leadership, analysis, and robust challenge to support decision making and value creation.

You will manage monthly closes, prepare financial statements, oversee budgets and forecasts, and develop operating plans. Strong GAAP knowledge and leadership are essential for success in this manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 8+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Prior controller experience preferred.
• Government accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close and financial statement prep per US GAAP.
• Manage annual operating plan, forecasting, and variance reporting.
• Support bids and cost estimates and rate structure simulations.
• Review contracts for revenue recognition and cost matching.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Budgeting

Forecasting

US GAAP

Leadership

Communication

Excel

CAS and FAR knowledge

Presentations

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Plant Controller

The Controller will be one of the primary business partners to the Performance Center Director and will integrate finance into the Performance Center functions. The Controller will provide analysis and robust challenges to support the PC decision making process with a focus on value creation.

Job Summary

• Partner with Performance Center Director and Operations Management to drive results at the location through leadership, teamwork, and communication.
• Ensure all Performance Center staff are trained properly and adhere to accounting policies and procedures. Periodically review procedures for proper compliance and function.
• Manage and perform monthly close, including financial statement preparation in accordance with US GAAP, and all reconciliation and review activities.
• Ensure all financial deadlines for financial and ad hoc reporting are met.
• Prepare and coordinate Annual Operating Plan, monthly forecasting cycle, variance reporting, as well as managing the Capital acquisition process.
• Support bids and proposals by preparing current and future cost estimates as well as rate structure simulation.
• Review contracts to ensure they are in alignment with current accounting policies, with a focus on revenue recognition and cost matching.
• Manage all product costing functions, including labor collection and utilization, monitor overhead rates, and communicate results to operations management.
• Work with PWC, our external auditors, and internal audit as needed to support the completion of our audit programs with a focus on timely and accurate reporting and controls.
• Ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls are reviewed, updated, and followed. Coordinate SOX and financial audit testing at the facility.
• Ensure that SOX 404 testing is compliant, timely, accurately, and fully documented.
• Develop team members to strengthen the skills and capabilities of the Performance Center finance department.
• Perform other assignments as required.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Proven analytical abilities, including strong accounting/financial, budgeting, business planning, and forecasting skills, with solid working knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Self-starter capable of interacting closely with production, bidding, materials, and customer service, as well as the ability to quickly identify and solve complex problems.
• Ability to develop and deliver clear and informative presentations to senior management, peers, and co-workers.
• Excellent written and verbal skills to interact with people at all levels and functions inside and outside of Ducommun.
• Ability to work with a high velocity and large volume of detail to produce accurate results within aggressive deadlines.
• Advanced level of computer skills in e-mail, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes and capabilities.
• Negotiation and conflict management skills.
• Leadership skills - people management, meeting facilitation, and customer support.
• Exceptional organization skills with emphasis on attention to detail.
• Flexible with high energy, able to handle multiple tasks smoothly.
• Working knowledge of CAS and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) required.

Required Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 8+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility
• Prior controller experience preferred
• Government accounting experience preferred

Licenses, Certifications, etc.

• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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3333 Main Street
Parsons, Kansas, 67357
United States