Plant Controller - Manufacturing Finance Leader

Cabot Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401K savings plan

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Annual bonus

Job summary

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Plant Controller to join the management team at the Tuscola, IL Cabot manufacturing location. The role oversees site financial activities, including general accounting, reporting, and consolidation of global statements.

You will advise management on financial matters and ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. The position requires a university degree in accounting/finance and 8+ years of experience in accounting/financial management, preferably in

Qualifications

• University degree in Accounting/Finance.
• MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting/financial management, manufacturing preferred.
• Experience handling multiple sites is preferred.
• Expert knowledge of accounting, financial principles and ability to apply in a business setting.
• Strong knowledge of country statutory and tax accounting and reporting requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounting and/or financial analysis activities for a complex site, typically involving local statutory and tax filings.
• Has responsibility for legal compliance with all external reporting requirements.
• Manages overall General Ledger transaction activities and related accounting practices as they pertain to the group sub-ledgers, including accounts payable, receivables, inventories and fixed assets.
• Ensures accounting records are prepared and kept in accordance with Cabot’s global standards and generally-accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Manages consolidation of global financial account statements for preparation of necessary government filings.
• Oversees monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes ensuring accuracy, timeliness, compliance and identification of financial/business issues.
• Oversees development and communication of forecasts, analyses, budgets and other financial information to senior management.
• Leads analyses to facilitate decisions regarding capital appropriations, expansion, pricing, product line changes, product/profit performance and others.
• Manages a team of professional accountants and or financial analysts.
• Effectively practice Performance Based Management by coaching and developing employees, direct as well as matrix reports, and assuring effective alignment with the matrix functions.

Skills

Accounting

Financial management

Leadership

Communication

Multisite experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

MBA preferred

Job description

Cabot Corporation is seeking a Plant Controller to join the management team at the Tuscola, IL Cabot manufacturing location. The role oversees site financial activities, including general accounting, reporting, and consolidation of global statements.

You will advise management on financial matters and ensure compliance with GAAP and statutory requirements. The position requires a university degree in accounting/finance and 8+ years of experience in accounting/financial management, preferably in