Sr. Plant Controller

Trex Company; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time Off

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) With Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Training and Education

Stock Purchase Program

Employee Discount Program

Job summary

Trex Company in Little Rock, AR seeks a Senior Plant Controller to lead controllership for the campus, reporting to Director of Manufacturing Controllership and plant manager. The role emphasizes proactive outreach to operations, driving superior performance through spend analysis, forecasting, and KPI reporting.

You will set the tone for internal controls, develop US GAAP compliant policies, maintain standard costs, and partner with operations on cost optimization.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting, finance, or economics required.
• 10+ years in commercial and financial leadership roles in manufacturing.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with JDE and OneStream.

Responsibilities

• Put safety first - Always!
• Lead and foster our "people first" culture.
• Serve as a business partner with operations and conduct training and coaching opportunities on controls, policies, and financial metrics.
• Partner with plant manager and plant management team to achieve all business objectives, making tradeoff analysis and conducting ad-hoc analysis as plant situations change.
• Advise plant management on financial implications of operating strategies, actions, and decisions.
• Work closely with operations to ensure robust planning and analysis to support repairs and maintenance spending focusing on controls and cost optimization.
• Initiate and manage financial analysis and focus on opportunities for profit improvement and financial operating performance while ensuring accuracy.

Skills

Leadership experience

Manufacturing leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

US GAAP

Education

B.S. in accounting, finance, and/or economics

Tools

JDE

OneStream

Job description

When you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

The Senior Plant Controller will be responsible for both the Little Rock, AR campus. Additionally, this role will report functionally to the Director of Manufacturing Controllership and operationally to both the Little Rock Plant Manager and serve on the plant management leadership team. This role is a key influencing role with heavy emphasis on proactive outreach to manufacturing teams helping them to understand and drive superior operating performance. Key areas of responsibility will include spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, mid-month operational performance reporting, forecasting, budgeting, KPI (key performance indicators) management and reporting, asset safeguarding, annual cost roll, and evaluating/tracking out opportunities. This position will be accountable for setting the tone for controls and will develop policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Put safety first - Always!
• Lead and foster our "people first" culture.
• Serve as a business partner with operations and conduct training and coaching opportunities on controls, policies, and financial metrics.
• Partner with plant manager and plant management team to achieve all business objectives, making tradeoff analysis and conducting ad-hoc analysis as plant situations change.
• Advise plant management on financial implications of operating strategies, actions, and decisions.
• Work closely with operations to ensure robust planning and analysis to support repairs and maintenance spending focusing on controls and cost optimization.
• Initiate and manage financial analysis and focus on opportunities for profit improvement and financial operating performance while ensuring accuracy/integrity of financial reporting.
• Provide support to ad hoc projects and analyze associated financial presentations to ensure accuracy
• Provide support to the information technology team to implement all new systems and processes.
• Determine and maintain all accounting principles and processes and ensure compliance with US GAAP regulations and SOX.
• Evaluate the performance of all plant activities to help ensure achievement of goals and prepare and analyze all financial statements.
• Design and maintain all standard cost of all plant products.

JOB LOCATION

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with a B.S. in accounting, finance, and/or economics and 10+ years in commercial and financial leadership responsibilities.

• Required Skills & Experience
  • Experience within a large, complex, manufacturing-oriented organization
  • 5+ years in a leadership/management capacity
• Preferred Skills & Experience
  • CPA Preferred
  • Extensive experience with JDE and OneStream

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there's no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate - always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

SALARY

Base Salary Range: $135,000-$165,000 annually

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and considering the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.

BENEFITS & PERKS

We believe that real effort should be rewarded. We take care of you as part of our Trex family so you can take care of yours. Here are some of the perks beyond the paycheck:

• Time Off: We'll give you paid holidays and paid vacation.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Choose from a variety of options. We'll cover a generous share of the cost. Plus, you can earn lower rates through our wellness program.
• 401(k) With Company Match: Save for your retirement and we'll match it dollar for dollar.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We're all about lifting each other to the next level. When you're ready to get the degree, we'll pick up part of the tab.
• Training and Education: We offer dozens of options to boost your performance – both online and on-site nearby.
• Stock Purchase Program: Invest in Trex at a discounted price.
• Employee Discount Program: When you make the World’s No. 1 Decking Brand, you'll probably want to enjoy the finished product yourself. We'll give you a discount.

WHO WE ARE

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world's first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what's next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world's #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing - all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Innovate with Purpose
• Obsess over the Customer
• Own the Outcome
• Operate with Excellence
• Win Together

At Trex, you'll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader - learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

CAREER ADVANCEMENT

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There's an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you've been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise - enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

EOE

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

E-VERIFY

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.

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