US Plant Controller, Specialties

Elementis PLC.; New Martinsville (WV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Elementis PLC seeks a seasoned US Plant Controller to oversee plant accounting, reporting, budgeting and cost management for New Martinsville and New York operations. You will lead month-end closes, cost analyses, inventory and fixed asset controls, and capital investment processes across multiple sites.

You will partner with plant leadership to deliver accurate financial data, drive improvements, and ensure robust controls while supporting global accounting standards and policy compliance.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of plant and manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting, standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Advanced experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment; JD Edwards experience is preferred. Familiarity with capital investment management systems such as Finario is relevant to the role.
• Advanced capability in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, inventory control and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting; proficiency with PowerPoint, Access and Word

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly plant accounting close, including variancereview and reconciliations for inventory and fixed assets.
• Support the annual operating plan, ongoing forecasts and plant financial reporting with cost, budgets, trends and performance analysis.
• Manage plant product costing and standard costs, ensuring costs reflect operations and support analysis of manufacturing performance and variances.
• Oversee inventory and fixed asset accounting and controls, including reconciliations, cycle counts and participation in the capital expenditure approval process.
• Own the local Finario system, maintain data integrity and support management of the plant capital investment portfolio; provide JD Edwards system support and contribute to plant system development and implementation.
• Support special projects and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, controls and cost management.

Skills

Plant accounting

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Inventory control

Fixed assets

Capital investment

ERP systems

JD Edwards

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA

MBA

Tools

JD Edwards

Finario

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Word

Job description

The US Plant Controller is responsible for plant accounting practices, fiscal records and financial reporting for the New Martinsville and New York manufacturing operations and supporting warehouses. The role provides financial oversight across cost accounting, budgeting, inventory, fixed assets and capital investment, while partnering with plant and supply chain leadership to evaluate operating performance and identify opportunities to improve cost, controls and processes.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• You lead the monthly plant accounting close, including work order close, manufacturing variancereview, fixed and variable cost analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations for inventory, fixed assets,prepaids and liabilities.
• You prepare and support the annual operating plan, ongoing forecasts and plant financial reporting,providing clear analysis of costs, budgets, trends and operating performance to plant managementand corporate headquarters.
• You manage plant product costing and standard costs, ensuring costs appropriately reflect operations and supporting analysis of manufacturing performance and variances.You translate voice of the customer into actionable strategies, ensuring that research and development efforts align with market demands and consumer preferences and requirements.
• You oversee inventory and fixed asset accounting and controls, including reconciliations, cycle counts, physical inventories and participation in the capital expenditure approval process.
• You own the local Finario system, maintaining the integrity of recorded amounts and supporting management of the plant capital investment portfolio; you also provide JDE systems support and contribute to plant system development and implementation.
• You support special projects and identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, controls and cost management.

• Ensures accountability: You take ownership of accurate and timely plant financial reporting, reconciliations, costing and controls and follow through on issues to maintain reliable financial information.
• Decision quality: You use financial, operational and cost data to assess alternatives, identify risks and provide sound recommendations related to plant performance, capital investment and cost improvement opportunities.
• Communicates effectively: You translate financial results and variances into clear, practical information for plant management, supply chain partners and corporate stakeholders.
• Plan and align: You coordinate close, forecasting, planning, inventory and capital activities against business timelines and priorities while managing multiple deliverables.

Decision making

The role applies independent judgment in day-to-day plant accounting, financial analysis, reconciliations, costing, reporting and process improvement within established policies and controls. The US Plant Controller provides financial analysis and recommendations related to operating performance and capital activity and participates in the capital expenditure approval process. Matters requiring approval follow applicable management oversight and authorization requirements.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced knowledge of plant and manufacturing accounting, including cost accounting, standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Advanced experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing environment; JD Edwards experience is preferred. Familiarity with capital investment management systems such as Finario is relevant to the role.
• Advanced capability in forecasting, budgeting, financial analysis, inventory control and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for financial analysis and reporting; proficiency with PowerPoint, Access and Word

What will it take

Position Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required. CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience: 5-10 years of relevant experience, including prior manufacturing plant accounting experience. Experience as a lead accountant at a plant and chemical industry experience are preferred.
• IT Skills: Experience with ERP systems is required; JD Edwards experience is preferred. Strong Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with PowerPoint, Access and Word are required.
• Language Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Working arrangements: Site-based role

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Elementis does not discriminate in hiring or in the terms and conditions of employment because of an individual's race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, arrest record, citizenship or other category protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail]. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application status.