Plant Controller

Viskase Companies, LLC; Tennessee; Sur place; USD 95 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Viskase Companies, LLC in Loudon, TN seeks a seasoned Accounting Supervisor to oversee plant financial activities, ensure accurate reporting, and optimize costs. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, collaborating with operations and procurement to improve processes.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years in financial reporting or cost control, and strong ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) with advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or cost control.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve issues.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsabilités

• Proactive Financial Reporting: review performance, identify issues and provide insights.
• Cost Control & Analysis: monitor expenses and provide variance explanations.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: lead annual budgets and forecasts with cross-functional input.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: ensure regulatory adherence and detect/process fraud.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Outils

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Description du poste

To supervise and control Accounting activities for maximum efficiency at minimum cost in accordance with corporate and division policies and health and safety regulations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Proactive Financial Reporting: Regularly review financial performance and identify potential issues, variances, and trends early, providing timely insights and recommendations to the Plant Manager and leadership team. Ensure proper accrual accounting to minimize financial exposure.
• Cost Control & Analysis: Monitor and analyze plant expenses (labor, materials, overhead, inventory, etc.), identifying areas where costs can be optimized or reduced. Provide detailed variance analysis and root-cause explanations to address discrepancies proactively.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the development and tracking of annual budgets, capital expenditure tracking, and financial forecasts. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial goals are aligned with plant operations and adjust forecasts as needed to address emerging issues.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting policies, and internal controls. Proactively monitor plant financial processes to prevent and detect errors or fraud.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Provide clear, actionable insights into the financial health of the plant for management and other stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement and support initiatives that improve plant financial processes and reporting accuracy. Work closely with the plant’s operational teams to identify process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and efficiency gains.
• Ad-hoc Reporting & Analysis: Provide custom financial reports and analysis as requested by plant leadership or corporate stakeholders. Respond to requests for specific financial data and trends with a solution-oriented approach.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with operations, procurement, and production teams to understand business operations and provide financial insights that drive operational improvements.

Other Activities

• Build and maintain product Bill of Materials for the Loudon Plant.
• Adhere to all local and corporate safety policies. Promote department and overall plant safety objectives.
• Leads the efforts of the department in compliance to maintain food safety certification.
• Adhere to the ISO9001 standards to continually improve products and service to consistently meet customer requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Regional Finance Director or plant manager.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Indicate years of experience in the discipline or function, education level required and any certifications or licenses. Indicate language requirements, if any ( e.g. ideal candidate will be bi-lingual or multi-lingual and specify language).

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or cost control in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to identify and resolve financial issues before they escal
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and process improvement.

COMPETENCIES: PROFESSIONAL / TECHNICAL

• Proactive Mindset: Ability to anticipate financial issues and address them before they impact plant operations.
• Problem Solver: Strong capability to identify root causes of financial discrepancies and suggest practical solutions.
• Detail-Oriented: Ensures precision in financial reporting and analysis, avoiding errors or oversights.
• Team Player: Works collaboratively with various plant departments, ensuring financial performance is understood and aligned with operational goals.
• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating dynamic and changing environments within a manufacturing setting.

QUANTITATIVE DIMENSIONS:

(Examples: Profit & Loss accountability, inventory or assets managed, total operating budget managed, regional/territory sales volume, vendor management) Directly supervise the Accounts Payable function for the Loudon Plant.

Environment

WORKING CONDITIONS

TRAVEL

Indicate travel requirements

• Sitting
• Inside - Office
• 40
• Little or no travel
• Walking
• Inside - Warehouse
• 15
• Standing
• Inside - Machining
• 25
• Climbing (list examples below)
• Inside - Assembly
• 10
• Pushing
• Outside - Outdoors
• 10
• Pulling
• Lifting – up to pounds/kilograms times per day
• Describe any difficult or potentially hazardous environmental condition such as excessive heat, work with chemicals etc.
• Works in Plant with Chemicals, Processes, Hot and Humid.