Plant Controller: Finance Leader for Margins & Inventory

AFL

Duncan (SC)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

AFL Plant is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the finance function for the manufacturing facility. You will ensure accurate plant financial results, strong controls and inventory integrity, and translate operating performance into actions that improve profitability, productivity, working capital and capital effectiveness.

You will partner with Plant Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Product Costing, Corporate Controllership and Division Finance.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; MBA, CPA or CMA preferred.
Progressive accounting or finance experience in manufacturing with cost accounting or plant finance.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, internal controls and production variances.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, capital analysis and fixed assets; ERP/ reporting systems; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the plant close with accruals, journal entries, reconciliations and close calendar.
Certify plant P&L, balance sheet, inventory, fixed assets and manufacturing transactions; explain results and actions.
Own the plant budget, forecast and long-range plan inputs for volume, labor, materials and overhead.
Analyze variances; provide cost, capacity and margin inputs for pricing, sourcing and make-vs-buy.
Develop capital models, track spending and perform post-investment reviews.
Lead the plant finance team and partner with Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering.