Plant Financial Controller

Associated Materials Innovations; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of building products is seeking a Plant Financial Controller in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. In this role, you will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance, and support decision-making. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing, and strong analytical and communication skills. This full-time position comes with benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial data.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations and reporting for the plant.
• Monitor budget performance and implement corrective actions.
• Analyze production costs to identify inefficiencies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Advanced Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Plant Financial Controller to join our team at Associated Materials, a leading manufacturer of windows, siding and metal products. The Financial Controller will be responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the plant, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and supporting operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the monthly closing process, with in-depth and robust financial reporting, including but not limited to: variances in spend, labor efficiencies, material variances, and cost of goods produced.
• Understand and present monthly detailed variance analysis, enabling clear understanding of key financial trend, lead/drive plant performance improvements.
• Work directly with corporate controllership and finance as the key financial liaison to plant-level financial and operations results to complete the monthly financial close.
• Monitor budget performance and collaborate with Plant leadership team to implement corrective actions to ensure overall plant performance.
• Analyze production costs, including labor, materials, and overhead, to identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide cost estimates and profitability analysis on new products and business opportunities.
• Identify and drive common costing structure between the plant and internal customers
• Assist in annual budget and quarterly forecast process
• Build and maintain forecasted labor and overhead rates to be used in strategic planning
• Identify issues with system transactions creating variances and work with Operations team to implement corrective actions.
• Refinement of core transactional processes both in and out of the ERP system to drive efficiency.
• Oversee inventory valuation, monitor cycle counts, and ensure physical inventory accuracy through close.
• Assist in capital budgeting and investment analysis for plant expansion or equipment upgrades.
• Serve as the financial lead on plant initiatives, working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, procurement, and quality to drive cost efficiency and performance.
• Maintain regular shop floor presence to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and build strong relationships with production and warehouse teams
• Provide frequent reporting on manufacturing plant KPI’s to assess operational efficiency and conversion cost

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven.
• High level of integrity and ethical standards.
• Standard Costing & Variance Management through overseeing standard cost updates and annual cost roll processes to reflect accurate material, labor, and overhead rates.
• Lead or support implementation of system enhancements and reporting tools to streamline financial operations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting requirements in a manufacturing context.

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Wholesale Building Materials

Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k), paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave, and disability insurance.