Sr. Manager, Plant Controller

Lafarge Africa Plc; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector seeks a Plant Controller in Waukesha, WI. The role is essential to managing plant operations and corporate finance, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting cost reduction projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and have substantial experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off (PTO)

Short and long-term disability

Commission bonus

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel one week a month to various production locations.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly financial close and prepare journal entries.
• Evaluate financial performance and analyze spending trends.
• Support plant management in reporting and optimizing operations.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Inventory control

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Dynamics AX/365

SAP

Job description

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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Plant Controller is an integral part of the plant management team as well as a key member of the corporate Finance team.As such, this position requires direct involvement in both plant operations and corporate finance activities and initiatives asrequired. Duties include overall responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of financial and operational management informationto be used in reporting financial results as well as managing the facility. Said person will support & assist the plant management team in reporting, understanding, and optimizing all facets of plant operations.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Participate in monthly financial close
• Prepare all required journal entries and accruals for plant period costs
• Evaluate the financial performance of the plants - analyze spending trends and variances to budget
• Explain key performance metrics
• Production variance reviews
• Organize & support efforts to reduce unfavorable variances and targeted cost reduction projects
• Provide additional insight to operations on metrics such as scrap, cost of quality, labor, inventory fluctuations and obsolescence
• Annual plant budget and ongoing forecasts
• Work with the Commercial & Procurement teams on sales budget and with plant management to develop capacity requirements by cost center, along with expense, capital and inventory budgets
• Standard cost maintenance
• Evaluate standard costing and product margins and adjust as required based on cost input or manufacturing changes
• Develop and monitor machine rates
• Prepare capital project justification / financial analysis, track spending and monitor project performance.
• Maintain fixed asset register: record new assets, transfers or retirements and calculate monthly depreciation figures.
• Ensure local sales/use tax and property tax compliance
• Lead & assist physical inventories
• Support and educate plant managers on their financials

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor & Degree in Finance or Accounting
• 7 to 10 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to travel one week a month to various plane manufacturing locations
• Dynamics AX/365 and/or SAP experience preferred
• Experience with financial and operations analysis in the areas of inventory control and supply chain management
• Good communication skills both upwards and downwards and outside the company
• Ability to lead and communicate orally, in written documents, and in formal presentations
• Intangibles - Ability to build strong working relationships across multi-locations based on a “customer” focus.

WHAT WE OFFER:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Prescription drug program
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Short and long-term disability
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 12 paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vehicle Allowance
• Commission Bonus

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YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call [phone] or email [e-mail] . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment thatall qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.