Plant Controller

Quest Financial

Tolleson (AZ)

On-site

USD 117,000 - 143,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

A leading food service packaging company in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a Plant Controller to oversee financial operations and cost controls. This full-time position requires 5-7 years of experience in manufacturing accounting and the ability to collaborate with management to optimize processes. The role offers a competitive salary of up to $130k with a benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, PTO, and a 401k match. Join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering quality products.

Qualifications

Strong working knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing cost accounting.
Experience in managing financial operations in a manufacturing plant.
Ability to analyze financial data for decision making.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial operations at the plant level.
Prepare and review financial reports.
Support Plant Management with budgeting and forecasting.
Provide guidance on capital expenditures and compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

ERP system knowledge

Education

5-7 years experience in manufacturing or industrial environment

Prior Senior Cost Accounting experience

Job description

We are seeking a Plant Controller to join the team! Our client is a food service packaging company focused on providing customers and consumers the highest quality products, allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home or on the go.

Pay up to $130k w/ 5% bonus

In office schedule

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans, PTO and holidays, short & long-term disability, and 401k w/ match

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing financial operations via cost controls of all manufacturing, material and labor expenses at the plant level including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Collaborating with Plant Management to analyze and optimize manufacturing processes, identify cost-reduction opportunities, and enhance overall profitability.

The Plant Controller is a key member of the Plant Management team and engages in all aspects of operations to provide timely and comprehensive financial leadership and support to the Plant Management team.

Plant Controller Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Accurate and timely financial reporting
Capital expenditure analysis and reporting
Accurate cost analysis
Compliance with internal controls and corporate policies
Statutory reporting as required
Support continuous operational and financial results improvement with focus on maximizing financial performance and cost savings
Work with Plant Management to set annual standards and production yields for financial reporting and costing analysis
Provide financial guidance and support to Plant Management with proactive communication of accounting/reporting issues and recommendations
Provide guidance/input to Management on key business decisions that enable effective and efficient operations and delivery of cost savings
Provide guidance to Plant Management in the origination of capital expenditure requests
Prepare/review financial support for the capex requests ensuring compliance to policy and robust accurate projections of costs and savings generated by the project. Perform post capital expenditure audits and reviews
Ensure compliance with key control procedures and corporate policies and procedures at the local level Plant Management team to ensure the overall financial integrity of the plant financial information and safeguarding of assets
Work with Plant Management to manage effective inventory and operating expenses
Maintain open communication with the Corporate Finance team to ensure a consistent approach in the financial management of the local operational unit
Provide support for applicable audits at the operating facility
Complete other ad-hoc reporting requests
Manage the weekly/monthly/quarterly flash forecast process with the Plant Management team to deliver accurate forecasted results
Appropriate identification of risks and opportunities
Lead the development of the annual operating plan for plant
Collaborate with the Plant Management Team to identify and recommend process improvements that will deliver financial benefits or mitigate financial risks
Analyze financial data to facilitate decision making process at the Plant Management level

Education and Experience:

Manufacturing accounting, controlling and cost accounting experience
5-7 years related work experience in manufacturing or industrial environment
Prior Senior Cost Accounting/Plant Cost Accounting experience strongly desired
ERP System experience
Strong working knowledge of warehouse and manufacturing cost accounting, controls and compliance procedures and industry practices

Requires essential knowledge about key costing, accounting, budgeting and management accounting principles. Other key knowledge areas include quality control, research and development and depreciation on assets.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience assessing and ensuring that the overall manufacturing processes meet the needs and intentions of the organization and ensure budgetary controls in which actual costs incurred by an organization are compared with allocated resources and that the overall project plan, including cost and time estimates, is revised based on the difference between actual costs and allocated resources by applying the experience of broad cost accounting in a manufacturing plant environment.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

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