Plant Controller: Strategic Finance Leader in Manufacturing

Alltrista Plastics LLC; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alltrista Plastics LLC is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to lead the plant's accounting and financial planning activities. You will drive cost accounting accuracy, maintain the general ledger, and coordinate budget development and forecasting to support management decisions.

The role requires strong independence and financial leadership within a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities spanning variance analysis, capital project ROI, and weekly/ monthly sales forecasting for

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in general accounting in a manufacturing facility.
• Six to twelve years of experience in the proactive compilations and analysis of financial information using spreadsheets, databases, and other financial reporting software.
• Must be able to work with a high degree of independence. Must be able to provide strong financial leadership to the plant.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the Cost Accounting system for the plant, including quotes and standards for raw materials and finished goods.
• Maintains General Ledger for the plant and ensures adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Performs subledger reconciliations and maintains records for transactions and assets in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepares operating budgets and financial forecasts and analyzes variances.
• Directs financial affairs of the facility with Division support and prepares financial analyses and statements.
• Leads weekly and monthly sales forecasting efforts for the plant.
• Maintains fixed asset and capital spending reporting; analyzes capital projects and ROI.

Skills

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting software

Databases

Job description

Alltrista Plastics LLC is seeking a proactive Financial Controller to lead the plant's accounting and financial planning activities. You will drive cost accounting accuracy, maintain the general ledger, and coordinate budget development and forecasting to support management decisions.

The role requires strong independence and financial leadership within a manufacturing environment, with responsibilities spanning variance analysis, capital project ROI, and weekly/ monthly sales forecasting for