Plant Controller

Curium Pharma; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A pharmaceutical manufacturer in St. Louis is seeking a Plant Controller responsible for overseeing financial operations in manufacturing. The successful candidate will manage the cost accounting system, analyze plant operating costs, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards. Qualified candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and at least 8 years of relevant experience. This full-time position involves onsite work with some travel requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 relevant years in financial or accounting roles.
• CPA or CMA highly desired.
• Strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own the cost accounting system.
• Support financial management and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

MS Office skills

Business intelligence tools

Collaboration with multi-cultural teams

Education

Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance

Master Degree

Job description

Overview

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of manufacturing facilities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The Plant Controller is a key business partner to the Site Directors and Operations leadership, ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with company policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and own the cost accounting system:
  • Oversee standard cost systems and ensure accurate product costing
  • Develop and maintain standardized processes related to manufacturing and cost accounting.
  • Analyze manufacturing variances, including material, labor and overhead; make adjustments as required.
  • Coordinate physical inventories.
• Support the overall accounting system and process improvement
  • Manage fixed assets and construction in progress, including additions, dispositions and depreciation schedules.
  • Support the monthly, quarterly and annual close efforts.
  • Instill proper internal controls and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting processes, implement best practices, and identify efficiencies.
• Support overall financial management
  • Analyze plant operating costs in detail and partners with plant operation leaders to develop actions to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment.
  • Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and weekly outlooks for the facility.
  • Support and oversee inventory management.
  • Support ad hoc projects and request as required.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance; A Master Degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8 relevant years in financial role, business development, or accounting role
• CPA or CMA highly desired.
• Strong understanding of GAAP with IFRS knowledge a plus.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle diverse number of projects simultaneously
• Strong ability to collaborate with a multi-cultural and cross-functional team
• Independent, inquisitive and a self-starter
• Strong MS Office skills (i.e. Outlook, Teams, and Excel)
• Understanding of business intelligence tool

Working Conditions

• This is a full time position that is onsite, working in typical office conditions with extensive time using computer equipment.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time while performing duties.
• Close attention to detail required.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment.
• Willingness to travel 20% and work in manufacturing facilities.
• The position deals with many deadlines. Due to the short turnaround time of deadlines and limited time, overtime is sometimes required.
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.

Contact

Contact: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing