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Detroit, MI
Assistant Plant Controller
Detroit, MI
Stanton and Sons
Detroit, MI
Assistant Plant Controller
  • Maintaining the general ledger of the plant, insuring transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner
  • 3+ years in accounting and finance roles in a manufacturing environment
  • Assisting with annual review and audit of internal control procedures to maintain SOX compliance and to minimize financial risk at the plant
  • Supervising all plant level AP functions
  • Administration over coding of invoices
  • Month-end entries including re-classes, allocations and accruals
  • Administration over local vendor programs such as scrap sales, and other vendor managed plant procurement activities, purchase approvals
Philadelphia, PA
Plant Controller
Philadelphia, PA
Daugherty-Dooley
Philadelphia, PA
Plant Controller
  • Work closely with other plant managers to provide relevant analytical support and evaluation of operational performance
  • Develop Business Plan with fellow managers to record and improve financial performance of
  • Provide Plant Management with financial information to assist in management of operational results
  • Monitor and work with plant management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings
  • Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
  • Provide financial support and counsel to site leader and leadership team, drive financial performance at the site culture of continuous improvement
  • Develops and executes an annual strategic plan for the department supporting company performance objectives and industry/field related benchmarking and trends
present
Houston, TX
Senior Plant Controller
Houston, TX
Franecki-Crist
present
Houston, TX
Senior Plant Controller
present
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Plant Manager
  • Provides relevant, timely and accurate reporting and analysis of plant costs
  • Develop reporting and information systems to permit efficient controlling
  • Be the Trusted Business Advisor for the SLT. Participate in site projects. Validate financial cost savings.Educate manufacturing and business on accounting developments and changes in corporate processes and procedures
  • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of profit improvement proposals and programs
  • Perform economic evaluations and coordinate the interaction of manufacturing plans in the overall company budget
  • Develop planning, budgeting and accounting systems to ensure accurate evaluation of economic aspects of the company
Education Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Kaplan University
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
Skills Skills
  • Assists with district operations
  • Delivers newspapers to subscribers as necessary to fill in for open/down routes or redeliver missed newspapers
  • Contacts subscribers regarding their delivery service
  • Addresses subscriber service issues with carriers
  • May distribute newspapers within the distribution center
  • Assists the manager in handling paperwork and updating address database information including route sequencing and navigation
  • Assists in audits of single copy outlets such as racks and retailers as requested
  • Maintains a clean and safe working environment
  • Leads by Example
  • Makes Decisions
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Key member of the Plant's Management team, providing support to Plant Management on critical business decisions
  • Develop Standard Product Costs
  • Perform all monthly close activities
  • Prepare monthly forecasts and Annual Operation Budget
  • Develop and present weekly and monthly financial reports
  • Lead special projects including variance analysis, capital reviews and analysis, product mix analysis, etc
  • Acts as a consultant on functional areas of the plant concerning inventories, payroll, productivity initiatives, etc
  • Conducts all other related analytical duties as directed and required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assists with district operations
  • Delivers newspapers to subscribers as necessary to fill in for open/down routes or redeliver missed newspapers
  • Contacts subscribers regarding their delivery service
  • Addresses subscriber service issues with carriers
  • May distribute newspapers within the distribution center
  • Assists the manager in handling paperwork and updating address database information including route sequencing and navigation
  • Assists in audits of single copy outlets such as racks and retailers as requested
  • Maintains a clean and safe working environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
  • Minimum 3 – 5 years of related experience in a plant environment required
  • Food or CPG experience preferred
  • SAP experience required
  • Must demonstrate proficiency in the use of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develops and executes an annual strategic plan for the department supporting company performance objectives and industry/field related benchmarking and trends
  • Develops and implements new processes and procedures, as needed to support changing business demands
  • Facilitates effective two-way communication through department meetings (minimum monthly) and an Open Door philosophy
  • Completion of community college diploma/certificate
  • Accounting Designation (C.A., C.M.A.,) preferred
  • Minimum 5 years related experience
  • Leads by Example
  • Makes Decisions
  • Negotiates
  • Strong computer skills, MS Word, Excel
  • Ability to work overtime to complete projects by the required deadline
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Managing full P&L month end close
  • Overseeing the budgets and forecasts
  • Supervising accounts receivable and payable for the plant
  • Conducting operational analyses
  • Supporting M&A and audits
  • Reviewing monthly operations and preparing variance analysis
  • Five or more years of experience as a Controller
  • Manufacturing industry and plant level experience
  • CPA or MBA, preferred
  • Printing experience, preferred
  • Experience with Oracle, preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversight of month-end close
  • Oversight of A/P and A/R
  • Cost analysis and monthly operations reviews
  • Interface with external and internal auditors
  • Mergers and acquisition support
  • Work closely with operations
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting,
  • Minimum of nine years of accounting experience
  • Minimum of three years of experience as a Controller
  • Manufacturing and plant level accounting experience required
  • Printing industry experience a plus
  • Experience with Oracle a plus
  • CPA Certified Public Accountant required
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintaining the general ledger of the plant, insuring transactions are recorded in a timely and accurate manner
  • Supervising all plant level AP functions
  • Month-end entries including re-classes, allocations and accruals
  • Administration over local vendor programs such as scrap sales, and other vendor managed plant procurement activities, purchase approvals
  • Administration over p-card and employee expense submissions
  • Petty Cash administration
  • Monitoring of checkbook spending activity vs. budget
  • Various analytics of data as requested by the Plant Manager or Controller
  • Physical Inventory administration (twice annually)
  • Forecasting when required, including full P&L forecasts
  • Standard Cost Maintenance
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance or related
  • A minimum of 5-7 years experience as a Accounting manager/ Supervisor required. Experience with working in manufacturing environments and standard costing required
  • SAP user who is knowledgeable of manufacturing processes and standard cost accounting
  • Leadership talents, good verbal/written communication skills as well as interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are critical for excelling in this position
  • Ability to troubleshoot business/accounting/operational situations, motivate others, and be a true team player
  • Multi-tasking skills and strategic mindset while operating in a fast-paced environment
  • Moderate to advanced MS Excel skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for all financial operations for this particular plant including plant financial reporting
  • Oversees the plant manufacturing cost accounting including month-end close
  • Analyzing the monthly and annual manufacturing variances
  • Responsible for the inventory management, general accounting and accounts payable
  • Minimum of five years of cost accounting and inventory experience, preferably at the plant level
  • SAP is required
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance is required
  • Good analytical skills and system skills including using MS Excel
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Analyze and report monthly results to Sr. Management
  • Track and manage all capital and expense projects, including all analytical support, guidance, and recommendations presented to Operations and Finance teams
  • Develop monthly forecasts & annual plan
  • Analyze financial performance of operational productivity improvement projects
  • Ensure compliance to all Internal Control policies and regulations
  • Balance sheet ownership & monthly review
  • Provide oversight and complete the monthly close process
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other Business related fields is required
  • Minimum of 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience is required
  • Solid experience with Microsoft Office, primarily Excel (spreadsheet creation/editing, pivot tables, data analysis / manipulation and formula creation) and PowerPoint (presentation creation/editing) is required
  • Ability to provide analysis of manufacturing variances, price/volume mix, capital tracking and reporting, product costing
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage/ Supervise the Cost Accounting function/ team of 3+
  • Project leader in the Implementation and maintenance of Fully Std. Cost accounting model, process enhancements. Ad hoc projects presented by Finance director and Coty Corporate
  • Working capital management: Inventory reduction programs, Inventory Valuation with a focus on Excess and Obsolete Inventory and Turn Analysis
  • Intercompany Transfer Pricing
  • Period Close: Working with the Accounting Manager to finalize the preparation of the financials by Day 3 noon deadline
  • Reporting: Monthly Operations Review (MOR) with Internal and Corporate team, focus on Supply Chain. Management decks, etc. Balanced Scorecards, TQCM activities
  • IT: Continuous process and reporting enhancements in current ERP environment
  • Profit Analysis: Gross Margin by Product Line (volume/ price/ mix analysis)
  • Managerial Costing, analyzing financial impact of mfg. processes and resource consumption by product family
  • Manufacturing plant efficient spending control
  • Budgeting/ Forecasting: Assist with FP&A team with Financial Planning and providing the latest cost information
  • Liaison with Supply chain Corporate matters in Europe/North America
  • Control / Compliance: Sox internal control activities
  • Additional tasks, duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
  • 10+ years working in a manufacturing environment with Management/ Supervisor experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Finance, Accounting, Business or related field)
  • Solid Leadership Skills with the experience of working with senior management including plant leadership
  • Strong shop floor experience analyzing mfg. processes and cost of resource consumption
  • Strong analytical and experience in MS office applications: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook and advanced level Excel
  • Excellent organization and communication skills
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
  • Experienced in interacting with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, production control, materials, and other functional areas of a manufacturing business
  • Strong working knowledge of Information Systems (MRP, ERP, etc.) with emphasis in MAS90 or similar
  • Active CPA
  • Master’s Degree (Finance, Accounting, Business or related field)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assume responsibility for developing and managing all of the relevant Operations Site's finance functions, policies, systems and controls
  • Provide financial information and analytical support to the organisation to assist it in identifying potential business opportunities for the Site and assess its business operations
  • Assume responsibility for the business planning and budgeting process for the Site
  • Prepare, review and reconcile the quarterly and annual financials for the Site and ensure the Site's systems support a timely submission of reports required by the organisation
  • Ensure all statutory financial statements are prepared and liaise with external auditors as appropriate
  • Ensure the Site's internal systems, controls and processes are sufficiently robust and a culture of full compliance is adopted
  • Ensure that a systematic financial reporting system and planning process are in place and maintained
  • Develop Site KPIs and proactively provide analysis and reports to management
  • Build and maintain relationships with all key external and internal stakeholders working cross-departmentally and cross-jurisdictionally as & when appropriate
  • Coordinate the Site's Treasury function
  • Assist/Co-ordinate/Manage any finance, accounting and/or operational ad hoc projects as appropriate
  • Chartered Accountant
  • "Big 4" accounting firm an advantage
  • Third level qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business or related discipline
  • 5+ years' finance, accounting and business experience - pharma or medical devices operations industry experience is required
  • Excellent business process, internal controls (business and IT) and financial reporting experience
  • Proven ability to work with management at all levels and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Excellent and proven leadership skills
  • Motivated, energetic, commercial and driven
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
  • Oversee operations of a small accounting team, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
  • Oversee the accounting operations, especially their control systems, transaction-processing operations, and policies and procedures
  • Deeply involved in cost accounting policies, processes, controls, reporting, physical inventory, and interface with operational units on inventory management and inventory valuation
  • Knowledge of and ability to document processes and suggest/implement enhanced preventative / detective controls
  • Special projects and other duties as assigned
  • Bachelors or higher degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
  • 5 or more years’ experience in a distribution environment with 3 years in a supervisory position
  • Strong analytical and auditing skills, with the ability to lead process improvements
  • Ability to drive and manage change
  • MBA, CPA and/or public accounting experience is a plus
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare, maintain and analyze product standard cost including cost roll over in the system
  • Protect and raise the flag when margins are at risk
  • Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close
  • Prepare all post-closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary including detail manufacturing variance analysis
  • Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements
  • Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability
  • Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions
  • Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses and solutions to plant issues
  • Plan and oversee annual physical count of inventory
  • Implement strong cycle counting system and control and reconcile inventory
  • Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting
  • Evaluate and provide financial analysis for capital appropriation request
  • Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level
  • Supervise and develop Cost Analyst and Cost Accountant including goal and objective setting and training
  • Ensure plant compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and ensure proper inventory and asset controls are in place and operating effectively
  • CPA or CMA is a plus
  • Minimum seven years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization and a minimum of 2 years at a supervisor level. Experience with a Fortune 500 company preferable
  • Experience using SAP Inventory and Costing module is a must
  • Integration and acquisition experience
  • Multinational experience and knowledge of foreign exchange effect on cost
  • Ability to travel 10 to 15 percent of work time
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conduct financial analysis for operational and corporate management
  • Disclose daily production and expense reports to manager
  • Mange, hire, train, and supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, and billing staff
  • Prepare and forecast annual budget and be prepared to lead the presentation
  • Inventory control
  • All other assigned duties
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting with five or more years of experience (MBA and/or CPA a plus)
  • Accounting software experience (Oracle preferred)
  • Ability to follow written, oral, or scheduled instructions precisely
  • Effective speaking skills before large groups of customers or colleagues
  • Ability to interpret all mathematical concepts presented
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Plant Controller / Cost Accounting Manager Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for maintenance and preparation of accurate and timely financial statements for the divisions
  • Supervise for accurate billing processes, third party and internal trucking services to other divisions of the group
  • Support logistics management group in the management of the division with timely and accurate financial information to ensure the right decisions are made to effectively utilize the assets and resources
  • Responsible for the establishment of accurate product standard costs
  • Responsible for timely and accurate reporting of production costs along with detailed analysis and support of manufacturing variances
  • Record expenses, analyze, review and discuss departmental spending with appropriate managers
  • Manage the budget process for the Division; ensure budgets are prepared within deadlines and that they are adequately communicated throughout the organization
  • Responsible for the establishment of relevant internal control processes and procedures to safeguard the assets of the Division, namely inventories and fixed assets
  • Perform operational analysis of plant and distribution operations, providing management with appropriate financial and management data that support the decision making process
  • Review Cost Center spending with appropriate managers to ensure accuracy at month-end
  • Produce insightful financial comments to help Division management make the right decisions
  • Maintain control of capital project, help in supporting ROI, track expenditures to budget and close projects as necessary
  • Coordinate annual physical inventory count as well as being involved in the cycle count process
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration (CPA preferred)
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing and logistics environment preferred
  • Proficient in computer based applications with emphasis on spreadsheet analysis. (SAP experience preferred)
  • Able to deal with confidential information
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work as overall finance head of one of their biggest plant, managing a team of 30 people and dual reporting line to both APAC controller and plant GM
  • Take an overall finance responsibility including accounting, costing, commercial decision support and business partnering
  • Responsible for financial control, establish standard processes and tools, monitor production capacity and CAPEX, coordinate planning, forecasting and actual reporting to support plant management in achieving company targets
  • Drive global policy and strategy to be applied to the plant with proper localization
  • Responsible for product cost estimation and sales price controlling in quotation process, coordinate cost information from purchasing, engineering and manufacturing to conduct cost calculation for acquisition of sales projects and formulation of pricing and customer strategies
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Managing a staff of two
  • Track and report on all costs associated with the manufacturing process for the plant
  • Purchase price variance analysis
  • Inventory reporting and analysis of raw materials, finished goods and work in progress
  • 7+ years of cost accounting experience, manufacturing industry required
  • Prior staff management experience
  • Experience working with a high end ERP system; Oracle JD Edwards, SAP, AS400
  • Ability to work well within the plant as well as liaise with the corporate office
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Pro-active steering and driving operational results together with the plant manager
  • Develop, manage and control plant budgets and metrics consistent with both Business and Operations leadership goals
  • Provide proactively and timely measurement, continuous improvement measures and proactive correction on deviations of plant performance including reducing plant overhead costs, reducing variances and under-absorbed costs, meeting product cost targets, and inventory and payables targets
  • Maintain excellent working relationships internally and with service providers and government agencies as required. Proactively work with plant personnel and the finance organization to improve plant performance
  • Actively participate in the SOP process (inventory, demand, etc.) and guide decision making process based on financial performance
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide business performance measurements
  • Lead reporting of monthly and quarterly reports and forecasts
  • Analyze business trends and projects relating to costs, profitability, and capital spending
  • Ability to communicate complex issues to senior executives and non-accounting professionals
  • Eight or more years of plant accounting experience at the plant level
  • Accounting or Finance/Operations degree
  • Management experience
  • Outgoing and engaging personality
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead financial reporting and monthly close process
  • Lead on periodic budgeting and forecasting function
  • KPI development and reporting
  • Operational analysis
  • Oversight of cost accounting function
  • Lead cost reduction initiatives and identify margin enhancement opportunities
  • Support corporate strategy team on major financial and operational projects
  • Manage a team including managers
  • Bachelor’s Degree Business related field required
  • 10+ years of experience with some experience at or supporting plant operations required
  • Large system experience preferred
  • Large company experience preferred
  • Staff management experience preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
  • Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification
  • Provides management with timely reviews of organization's financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
  • Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets
  • Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions
  • Arranges for audits of company's accounts
  • Establishes relations with banks and other financial institutions
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for the annual budget and forecasts
  • Manage working capital requirements
  • Coordinate the audit process with external auditors
  • Lead an accounting staff
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field
  • 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or public accounting environment
  • Certification and/or License
  • Prefer Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  • May be required to obtain and maintain other certifications and/or licenses for continued employment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monthly managing director’s P&L statement
  • Monthly statutory financial statement processing activities
  • Overseeing and completing the plant month–end financial close process
  • Operational analysis as requested and complete forecasting and budgeting tasks
  • Payroll and Human Resources functions related to hourly and salaried personnel
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or
  • Minimum of two years in a similar Controller role in a manufacturing environment
  • Very Strong Excel Spreadsheet working knowledge, HRMS and SAP proficiency
  • MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software
  • Very high attention to detail, good organizational skills, good communications skills, reacts well to time pressure, comfortable working in plant environment and is motivated to learn all aspects of the manufacturing operation
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare monthly and annual financial results for the division
  • Prepare annual business plan and forecaset
  • Update forecast on quarterly basis
  • Comply with Financial SOX legislation
  • Assist in business quoting process
  • Ensure all accounting transactions are recorded in an effective and timely manner in accordance with GAAP
  • Supervise all Accounts Payable and Payroll functions
  • High level of interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and present information to suppliers, employees, and management personnel
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is a must
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support BU head in defining and driving the overall business strategy
  • Lead finance and IT team across Inpac China
  • Oversee finance team daily operations at all business plants
  • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting process at Inpac China
  • Take the lead of monthly closing process at Inpac all plants and ensure the accuracy and punctuality
  • Prepare and present Inpac management reports to all key stakeholders on requests
  • Enhance internal control process and prevent business risk in different business areas
  • Coordinate internal and external audits
  • Ensure compliance with corporate procedures and reporting requirements, as well as local statutory and legal requirements
  • Build up and develop Inpac finance teams across different business sites
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work closely with other plant managers to provide relevant analytical support and evaluation of operational performance
  • Main lead for accounting and monthly close
  • Lead product costing and costing analysis
  • Prepare and execute the annual budget for plant site
  • Maintain internal controls and SOC audits
  • Act as financial liason to Corporate office
  • Manage and develop plant accounting staff
  • CPA and/or Masters highly desired
  • Experience in Manufacturing
  • Leadership experience and solid communication skills
  • For immediate consideration please apply or email your resume directly toTruman.Ashby@ParkerLynch.com
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Overseeing the preparation of financial reporting, consolidations, planning and analysis activities
  • Drive continuous improvement in terms of cost of finance, yearly budget/forecast goals in measurable measures
  • Bachelor in Accounting or Finance
  • MBA, CPA and/or CMA certifications
  • 5+ years of cost accounting in manufacturing environment
  • Strong focus on financial planning, reporting and analysis in a manufacturing
  • Experience with Corporate, Legal and Regulatory requirements, cost accounting
  • Technical skills in Finance & knowledge in US-GAAP
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Plant Controller for a Step Up Candidate Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparing monthly financial statements
  • Preparing statistical reports to support the monthly financials
  • Verifying strong internal controls are set in place and making recommendations for any weaknesses
  • Assisting with the preparation of the annual budget
  • Assisting the annual audit process
  • Assisting with year-end tax planning and preparation of sales and use tax returns
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • BA/BS in finance or accounting and 4-7 years of related experience
  • Demonstrate usage or understanding of manufacturing standard costing and/or standard costing models
  • In depth knowledge of ERP SAP software is preferred
  • Ability to perform complex analysis utilizing Excel
  • Solid communication skills at all levels within an organization
  • Must have strong analytical skills and direct experience with financial modeling
  • Ability to effectively interact with operating units and other departments
  • Ability to identify and report problems and assist in their resolution
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills requirement
  • Flexible schedule, especially around critical reporting times
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and implement the department annual budget in accordance with the objectives of the company
  • Supervise and develop accounting and payroll staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all accounting data
  • Works with external auditors on annual audit requirements
  • Ensures department is following GAAP in all accounting related functions
  • Oversees payroll and assures that all obligations are being met in a timely fashion
  • Must have a B.S. in Accounting or Finance
  • Must have a minimum of 7 years of experience that shows career progression
  • Experience with month end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment is a must
  • Experience with a Purchasing/Shipping and Receiving is a huge plus!!!
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct general & cost accounting functions, financial planning & analysis, payroll, and A/P & A/R
  • Manage annual financial planning/budgeting and forecasting process to ensure timely monthly forecasting and annual Op Plan and Budget
  • Make recommendations to improve financial performance
  • Prepare and supervise preparation of financial reporting, consolidations, and planning & analysis activities including variance analysis, margin forecasting, restructuring initiatives and goals for improving productivity
  • Ensure integrity of compliance while working with internal and external auditors
  • Assess staffing levels and plan for talent development while building a strong accounting support team
  • Provide leadership, establish clear objectives and complete thorough performance reviews
  • Meet budget/forecast goals and drive continuous improvement
  • Bonus of 15-20%
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversight of general accounting and cost accounting
  • Oversight of the annual financial planning, budgeting and forecasting process
  • Act as a business partner with plant operations
  • Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Develop and administer functional objectives, operating policies and procedures
  • Minimum of ten years of accounting experience
  • Minimum of five year years of cost accounting experience
  • Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookups, and macros)
  • ERP implementation experience is a plus
  • CPA/CMA highly preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage diversified accounting under the direction of the controllers and CFO
  • Cost accounting
  • Ability to research technical accounting issues in accordance with GAAP
  • Manage monthly and yearly closings, and prepare financial statements, as well as other operational reports
  • Remain hands-on with all aspects of accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Oversee a professional staff of up to 5 individuals
  • Bank recs, cash management and bank compliance
  • Perform various ad-hoc reporting and projects
  • 8+ years’ general accounting experience
  • B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and v lookups
  • Leadership qualities, deadline and process improvement driven and not a clock watcher
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Managing of controlling team
  • Supervising of established accounting documents flow within the factory
  • Optimizing and improving of accounting documents flow within the factory
  • Organizing and supervising of established procedures of month closing
  • Strong knowledge of finance and controlling
  • Able to advise management on issues relating to accounts, internal controls, and cash management
  • Ability to work with a high sense of urgency
  • The ability to communicate effectively and to network with all levels of an organization
  • Management of factory budget
  • Strong leadership skills with ability to develop and motivate the team
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate with both Internal as well as external (Cardinal Health) management for the appropriate transfer of Manufacturing activities
  • Ensure Appropriate Analysis are done to minimize the stranded costs as TMA activities transition
  • Prepare Cost Analysis on future transfer in to the available space as Cordis Operation exits
  • Manage Financial review of manufacturing sites performance
  • Prepares and provides key information that will help understand main drivers of costs and highlights improvement opportunities
  • Help Support and Develop Plant manufacturing strategies for the site
  • Lead the plant BP & forecast update Process
  • Provide leadership and development to 3 Senior Analyst / Analyst , responsibilities include reviewing and creating development plans, performance calibration, and appropriate succession planning
  • Design and implement improved reporting that provides operations partners with actionable information
  • Ensure appropriate Financial Controls are in place that will help facilitate both Internal / external audits and Sox Certifications
  • Perform external and internal benchmarking as required and help drive continuous improvements to the internal financial processes
  • Compliance with policies, procedures and regulations of the company because they are federal, State and local as well as the procedures and policies of security and hygiene, health and environment, GMP's, ISO, etc
  • Help plant management to achieve the financial goals
  • Analysis of financial impact of new work methods or processes
  • Coordinates the planning financial activities associated with the plant or strategic projects (eg., Capital requirements, cost studies, inventory, etc.)
  • Counsels support departments to arrive at the appropriate decisions. Makes recommendations for new or improved Operations Accounting Policies as it relates to plant activity. Provides directions for the preparations of manufacturing and administration budgets, standard cost and special projects
  • Directs the developments of standard product cost based on specification developed with production and planning personnel. Assist production management in establishing factors for material waste and yield, direct labor and manufacturing burden budgets. Participates with manufacturing to control and reduce cost by analyzing and interpreting cost reports and assisting in developing cost reduction programs. Directs the preparation of financial forecasts and consolidation and distribution of reports
  • Periodically meets with various levels of management at company headquarters to discuss financial areas of opportunity
  • Takes appropriate actions to create and maintain a working environment conductive to the Company’s Affirmative Action efforts and goals. Ensure Department Safety Program is implemented and maintained to meet Corporate goal of zero recordable and lost time accidents
  • A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Business Administration with a Finance or Accounting Major
  • MBA and/or CPA, preferred
  • Seven (7) years related work experience including financial operations and supervisory and management experience
  • Advanced computer skills and use of software application(s) required
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English) required
  • The candidate must be self-motivated with a track record of demonstrated leadership abilities with senior business leaders, direct reports and finance colleagues
  • The candidate must be able to develop and implement process improvements
  • Individual is required to perform in a dynamic environment and be able to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Up to 10% travel may be required.General Accounting
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Plant Controller, Chicago Resume Examples & Samples

  • Good communication skills capable of interacting with all levels of ISC
  • Analytical mindset with a desire to find the hidden opportunities for cost savings
  • Ability to stand alone
  • Business Acumen: Financial, Analytical
  • Systems savvy with SAP experience and financial modeling ability
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Business partner for Operations and Site Leader and other relevant functional leaders, i.e provider of important information and analysis for their correct decision making and participation in strategic projects, incl. integration of new product families and key investments
  • Cost accounting / transfer pricing, make vs buy analysis
  • Financial planning analysis, incl. cost centers budgeting and forecasting
  • Cash flow management
  • Support for cost down initiatives, cooperation with OPEX team, Direct Cost Leader
  • Sarbanes Oxley, Indian GAAP and USGAAP compliance
  • Team development and training to ensure enough backup on all the key positions
  • Tax, treasury, legal and audit affair coordination
  • Partner with procurement organization on MMR standards and variance analysis
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, business or related discipline
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and coordinate plant profit plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations
  • Advice and counsel plant manager on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions
  • Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results. Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances
  • Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and local statutory requirements
  • Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management and cost control. Develop, control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities
  • Direct ongoing audit and analysis of account balances to ensure and maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting
  • Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to region/division and corporate management approval. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all significant capital investments
  • Manage hiring, training and development of plant financial staff. Establish a work environment that encourages individual career development and growth in order to provide adequate and qualified financial professionals opportunity for advancement
  • Manages the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability
  • Supports and monitors variable pay for performance, as applicable
  • Ensures that the appropriate plant quality policy and system are thoroughly implemented in the finance function. Ensure all finance responsibilities are defined and communicated throughout the plant with specific responsibilities and appropriate timing. Ensures the deployment of finance standard work
  • BS degree in Finance or Accounting (Preferred CPA/CMA/MBA)
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting
  • Sound working knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and local statutory requirements
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Fluent in Spanish preferred
  • Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
  • Knowledge & understanding of Corp, region/division and plant reporting policies
  • Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports
  • Superior analytical and thinking skills; Intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and coordinate plant profit plans, strategic plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations
  • Advise and counsel the Plant Manager and the rest of the Belmond leadership team on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions
  • Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management and overall operational cost control. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities
  • Manages the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitors and provides opportunities to support continuously improving Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization. Support other Operations initiatives including EBE, MESH, ELSS and other continuous improvement efforts
  • Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc
  • Proactively implement, promote and maintain a Zero Incident Safety Culture, through diligence in accident prevention, investigation, equipment maintenance and rule enforcement
  • Coordinate and assist with corporate initiatives, participating on teams in order to drive best practices across Eaton
  • Support employee engagement and enhancement of financial aptitude at all levels
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution is required
  • Minimum 5 years professional working experience in Accounting or Finance
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution or CPA
  • Detailed understanding of key accounting and financial methods (USGAAP, International accounting standards, SOX compliance, Lean/Cost Accounting)
  • Manufacturing Experience
  • Demonstrated career progression
  • Experience as a manager of people
  • A thorough understanding of accounting theories, practices and principles
  • Knowledge & understanding of Corporate, Divisional, or Plant reporting policies
  • Demonstrated analytical and thinking skills; Intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
  • Previous working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley
  • Technical experience in preparing, analyzing and communicating financial results
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support and manage plant accounting team and review accounting activities at the plant
  • Be an active member of the plant leadership team advising and counselling on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions, profitability improvement and asset utilization
  • Develop and motivate the plant finance team to take initiatives, support business decisions and drive results
  • Maintain and develop accounting policies, procedures and internal controls to ensure adherence to management policies, standard accounting principles and practices as well as compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements
  • Lead monthly closing and forecasting as well as annual profit plan processes
  • Provide analysis and support of plant manufacturing and administrative activities to meet goals, commitments and timelines
  • Structure analyses and recommend actions for working capital management and cash flow improvement
  • Own the account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems
  • Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to region/division and corporate management approval
  • Control and coordinate the physical inventory process
  • Ensure compliance with local GAAP, statutory and fiscal requirements
  • Lead ad hoc projects as assigned to support plant strategic goals and improvements
  • BS degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA/CMA/MBA preferred or equivalent local professional qualifications
  • Minimum of 5-7 years relevant experience with a strong preference for an international manufacturing environment of a publicly listed company
  • Knowledge & understanding of Corporate, region/division and plant reporting policies
  • Understanding of global business issues, including foreign currency impacts, effective hedging protocols and local customs and duty requirements
  • Ability to speak English and German fluently
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • At least 3 years in a financial role, with accounting financial controls
  • Able to work independently and meet tight reporting deadlines
  • Good interpersonal skills with ability to converse in English (Dutch is a plus)
  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment with complex matrix reporting
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Coordinate the budget process and provide monthly/quarterly forecast of plant expense and production to resident business units
  • Manage monthly plant closing
  • Review all plant balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
  • Provide management with timely and relevant analysis of results and variances to budget/forecast
  • Serve as a member of the site leadership team and help them to understand the results
  • Responsible for the integrity of product costing and conducting the annual standard cost roll
  • Review and approve all capital job orders related to plant. Maintain systems for monitoring and reporting capital expenditures. Ensure economic thinking is employed in the analysis of capital projects
  • Responsible for maintaining appropriate level of internal controls for all operational and accounting aspects of the plant
  • Responsible for leading all internal and external financial audits
  • Responsible for integrity of the inventories and assets of the plant – conduct periodic/annual audits and physicals
  • Perform periodically requested special financial analyses as required by corporate or plant management
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage and develop accounting staff
  • Manage all accounting operations including Period Close, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting, Revenue Recognition, A/R, A/P, P/R
  • Income Statement analysis, including variance analysis
  • Balance Sheet review, including account reconciliation
  • Fixed Asset management
  • Ensure inventory management program is effective and timely, incl. cycle count, E&O review
  • Drive Working Capital improvements
  • Lead and develop 12 month rolling financial forecasts
  • Lead and direct preparation of the budget and financial forecasts
  • Timely reporting to corporate Hyperion system (multiple deadlines)
  • Lead development of internal control policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and GAAP
  • Provide financial guidance throughout company
  • Additional responsibilities as required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage all month end close activities
  • Own account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting
  • Manages the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitors and provides opportunities to support continuously improving Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization. Support other Operations initiatives including EBE, MESH, OpA and other BPI efforts
  • Ensure compliance with local GAAP, statutory and fiscal requirements, as required. Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc
  • Lead ad hoc projects as required including appropriate ERP implementations and system upgrades, business development initiatives such as new business opportunities (and possibly financial review of development contracts and appropriate revenue recognition and project accounting)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting from accredited institution
  • Minimum of five years professional experience in Finance and/or Accounting in manufacturing environment
  • This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee
  • CPA/CMA certifications
  • Must be an advanced user of Excel
  • Aerospace experience
  • Master’s Degree Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
  • 3 years of Sarbanes Oxley experience
  • 3 years demonstrated technical competency in the analysis, preparation, & interpretation of financial and operational data and reports
  • 3 year professional experience working with GAAP
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities often with demanding time constraints
  • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization; exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and handling conflict
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities to achieve clear alignment between plant and division
  • Strong change management leadership skills required to drive environment of continuous improvement
  • Solid professional presence and confidence required to interact and command respect from Plant Leadership team
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead the preparation of insightful analyses of daily/weekly/monthly results vs. plan, latest forecast, and prior year actuals. Identify key drivers and performance trends and recommend actions as appropriate
  • Lead the preparation of the annual plan and financial re-projections ensuring alignment with operations decisions, identification of risks/upsides, and the development and management of contingency plans to close performance gaps
  • Lead all cost and financial accounting processes within the plant, including
  • Accurate and timely period accounting close
  • Accurate and timely accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset, inventory, and cost accounting transaction processing
  • Ensure that all financial transactions and reports are completed according to GAAP and corporate policy by
  • Maintaining and enhancing existing controls for plant assets and activities
  • Assuring all inventory processes are conducted according to corporate policies & procedures
  • Reviewing plant project spending to assure compliance with established capitalization policy and approved project spending
  • Performing all required Sarbanes-Oxley and internal audit self-assessments and testing of controls
  • Provide financial analysis and leadership on plant TPM performance improvement
  • Lead and develop staff through coaching, individual training and development, team-based training, succession planning, and recruiting
  • Perform ad-hoc financial analysis in support of business decision-making
  • Develop and issue Smart Spending reporting and create action plans to achieve targets
  • Bachelors degree required, preferably in Finance/Accounting. MBA preferred
  • 10+ years experience in financial planning and/or control
  • Solid technical accounting skills (Cost Accounting preferred)
  • Ability to build relationships and manage conflicts
  • Strong problem solving capabilities
  • Ability to anticipate and embrace change, and to react with urgency when issues arise
  • Superior communication skills
  • Effective people manager and developer of talent
  • Ability to interact with varying levels of individuals (front-line to Senior Leadership)
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • BS degree in Finance or Accounting or related degree
  • 7+ years of experience in accounting / finance with some supervision experience, with at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Ensures high standards of integrity and data accuracy
  • Adaptable and responsive to multiple changing business priorities up to and including transition to other facilities within and/or outside of Surgical Innovations
  • Drives to deliver financial and non-financial results
  • Works effectively in a cross-functional environment
  • Demonstrates managerial courage
  • Ability to interact with personnel at all levels in the organization and provide strategic solutions
  • Strong experience with plant manufacturing operations
  • Working knowledge of plant enterprise, financial and Microsoft Office systems
  • Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and accounting standards (US GAAP, IFRS and
  • Strong costing experience preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor degree in finance and accounting
  • Four plus years of experience in accounting
  • Ability to work well with others and independently
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Adequate and appropriate financial controls are in place and executed
  • Prepare accurate and timely financial information per Division guidelines including month-end close
  • Financial plan updates, LBE and standard costs updates
  • Control, administer, interpret and report the financial performance to local site management, to Abbott Ireland Finance and to Division Finance, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and procedures
  • Assists the Site Director in making sound financial decisions, by providing accurate and timely financial analysis
  • Responsible for strategic financial decision-making, that will have long-term impact on the Plant
  • Responds effectively to operational and market changes to meet the financial commitments of the plant and streamlines processes to provide timely and meaningful financial information to Plant and Division staff
  • Overall responsibility and control of Plant Finance Function
  • Tactical and strategic site leadership & management as a member of the site senior management team
  • Prepare, review and analyse actual Financial reporting on a timely basis
  • Prepare plans, LBE’s, LRP and Product Cost Glidepaths
  • Develop and upgrade reporting structures and tools
  • Capital request preparation and analysis
  • Control of maintenance options on plant manufacturing system
  • Continually drive cost improvements throughout the organization, in order to insure our products are produced at the lowest possible cost, and within the allotted budgets
  • Staff development and training
  • Cultivate business relationships with site external stakeholders, including local Abbott Ireland stakeholders, Regional & Global Divisional stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable financial policy and procedures
  • Conduct business in accordance with the Abbott code of Conduct and in a manner that will protect human health, safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well at the Abbott Global and Technical standards
  • Ensure Environmental Health & Safety standards are met and all EHS regulations and procedures are adhered to. Foster an awareness of Environmental Health & Safety in the plant and promote a culture of continuous improvement
  • Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for EHS performance and compliance through active participation, compliance with, and support of Abbott’s EHS Program
  • Ensure employees report any work related injuries or illness to employee health and are promptly investigated
  • Ensure that safety & environmental goals are established and achieved
  • Conduct staff meetings in which EHS is part of the weekly agenda
  • Professional qualification in accountancy or degree in accounting
  • Minimum of 7 years’ experience in an accounting function, preferably manufacturing accounting
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing accounting systems and particularly standard costing
  • Excellent communication & interpersonal skills. A proven leader
  • Strong team building skills with proven abilities in decision-making and sound personal judgments
  • Timely fact based decision making
  • Systems in place to ensure proper accounting techniques applied
  • Significant inventory values and payables to be processed
  • Management reports generated by plant controller do need review and authorisation of the Plant Manager
  • Responsibility for all general ledger inputs, but the analysis and reporting need approval of the Plant Manager. Plans/Updates/LBE will be approved by ANSC Finance
  • Entity reports will be approved by AIMO Finance
  • Formal goals are set and reviewed
  • Annual performance reviews carried out, with interim feedback process in place
  • Responsible for all site disbursements
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for building an Cost Structure Plan that leads to new standard costing of all materials and activities for the following year
  • Supervise and perform Monthly Closing Routines by being actively involved in month end closing period
  • Timely report deviations from the Target or previous month cost
  • Routinely check SAP and correct system errors in advance of the month end closing – material ledger run
  • Act as an advisor to site management and other cost center managers
  • Forecasting (Site conversion costs and costs of goods sold)
  • Supervise and act as back-up for correct Costing of new (and existing) materials
  • Supervises the Assistant Plant Controller and ensures his development plan is actively followed
  • Issue, improve and develop site reports
  • Sarbanes Oxley Coordinator for Middelburg
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide financial support and counsel to site leader and leadership team, drive financial performance at the site culture of continuous improvement
  • Responsibility for financial planning, analysis and control including leadership of annual budget process, product costing, quarterly forecasting activity and monthly reporting of actual results, ensuring the timeliness and integrity of financial data
  • Lead long range financial planning activities for the site; a key partner in identifying and implementing strategic initiatives at the site
  • Establish effective working relationships with finance and non finance colleagues across the organization. Maintain close working relationship with Finance Director, Bio Technology Platform
  • Act as key point of contact for the site with Zoetis Operating Model and US GMS Finance Center of Excellence
  • Maintain compliance with US GAAP and Pfizer/Zoetis accounting policies and procedures. Co-ordinate internal and external audit activity and work with site partners to ensure SOX compliance
  • Support ongoing Zoetis transition and network strategy activity
  • Minimum 10 years finance experience in complex manufacturing environment, demonstrates a high level of cost accounting knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to organize and prioritize multiple and diverse projects
  • Ability to provide direction to achieve a high level of financial performance and compliance
  • Demonstrated high level of customer focus
  • Previous people management experience
  • Previous SAP experience a plus
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strategy for the plant - contributes to the development and execution of plant strategy by providing analytical support, forward looking management information, risk assessment and monitoring achievement of plant financial objectives
  • Budget/LV/short term forecasting - supports financial planning and drive budgeting process for the plant; analyzes, judges, modifies and integrates budgets proposals submitted from within the functions in common tools (SAP/Excel) and contributes to preparation of budget presentation. Coordinate preparation of short-term financial forecasts (costs, capex, FTEs)
  • Month end close & reporting – updates/reviews cost accruals, analyses actual results vs budget/PY in production volumes, variable costs, yields, variances, fixed costs as well as OWC and capex. Generate variance analysis with insights on actual site costs development. Develop and maintain budgets monitoring systems/monthly reporting package (standard monthly site report)
  • Productivity – monitors plant productivity, initiate and contributes to implementation of improvement initiatives in this area
  • Work in close cooperation with the BA accounting team and shared service centers with respect to the registration of financial transactions in the accounting systems. Responsible for ensuring that activities at the plant are recorded in accordance with IFRS, FEM and BU guidelines. Specifically, responsible for financial registration of fixed assets at the plant and adherence to functional cost reporting requirements
  • Capex Investments - develops business cases for capex investments at the plant. Coordinates and prepares application requests (ARs). Monitors project management, scope changes, variation orders and analyzes budget overruns. Conducts post implementation reviews on actual realization of business cases
  • InControl - prepares, administers and monitors plant procedures. Responsible for follow-up of the internal audits performed by AUD and external financial audits. Coordinates the local “In Control” self-assessment activities on the basis of BU guidelines / instructions. Has a duty to properly observe and promulgate compliance with our code of conduct including working conditions and QHSE rules in a responsible and efficient manner
  • Plant Management Team - member of the plant management team. Provides proactive support and advice to plant management team on financial and economics topics. Acts as a finance business partner to the plant management team
  • Production and stock movements – checks correctness, analyzes and reports on production results (OEE) and material efficiencies both on managerial and operational level. Ensuring correctness and completeness of accounted goods/services flow
  • Product costing – calculates and reports cost prices. Executes SAP monthly costing run. Advices on bills of materials (BOMs)
  • Projects - leads, participates or supports business projects
  • Business: has worked in 1 or more units
  • Work Scope: has been exposed to working and impacting in 1 or 2 countries
  • MSc in Finance/ CIMA/ ACCA/ equivalent
  • SAP and SAP Business Warehouse
  • Excel and other Microsoft Office programs
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VIE Junior Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monthly closing and financial Forecast
  • Support the Budget and PMT preparation
  • Selling price analysis (standard, variance)
  • Cash analysis and improvement of forecast accuracy (payables / receivables)
  • Analysis of material consumption and variances
  • Reporting and analysis of key performance indicators (KPI)
  • Direct labour efficiency / productivity reporting
  • Manufacturing costs analysis
  • Cooperation with counterparts like accounting, sales, logistics…
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Partners to create a team environment that facilitates up and down communication between operations and finance
  • Drives continuous improvement in operations and finance functions
  • Performing General Accounting activities including
  • General Ledger (Account Reconciliation)
  • Maintains the books for 2 distinct entities (both privately-held LLCs) and a set of Consolidated books – this will be transitioning to one set of books this year
  • Accounts Receivable – Manages customer credit and collection
  • Manages the AR function, fixed assets & General Ledger
  • Has ultimate responsibility over collectability of AR
  • Works with customers to collect payments in a timely & complete manner
  • Manages returns/allowances and rebates/surcharges
  • Evaluates & prepares requests for customer credit allowances
  • Issues customer credit memos as appropriate
  • Accounts Payable – Supervises accounts payable
  • Ensures cash discounts are received from vendors
  • Ensures correct supplier billing
  • Ensures timely payment of all invoices to avoid credit hold issues with suppliers
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • Tax and banking, working knowledge
  • Provides business support for management staff with a focus on
  • Strategic planning
  • Performance analysis & reporting
  • New business analysis
  • Trend analysis in sales, production, labor and consumables
  • Cost analysis using activity based costing
  • Sales and profitability reporting
  • Utilizes financial metrics to provide meaningful guidance to operations
  • Monitors capital spending projects
  • Assists in creating annual budget as well as quarterly and monthly forecasts for plant
  • Prepares & distributes monthly financial reports to internal audience (e.g. including plant P & L, variance analysis to plan, balance sheet control, and provide insights for improvement)
  • Prepares & distributes a sub-set of financial reports requested by users
  • Responds to both internal & external needs for financial data
  • Coordinates & works with internal & external auditors (oversees audit activities)
  • Coordinates preparation of year-end tax packages and provides timely information to Corporate
  • Prepares support schedules for R&D and Foreign sales tax credits
  • Coordinates collecting of MPC tax credits from vendors
  • Prepares & submits local returns: e.g. IL sales tax
  • Pursues R&D, sales tax and other credits available from any agency
  • Assist corporate capability team as needed
  • Forecasting, tax compliance, external reporting, and financial activities
  • Works with corporate insurance personnel in maintaining business insurance coverage
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Accountable for human resource and budget planning for area of responsibility and ensure achievement
  • Responsible for selection and professional development of subordinates and annual performance review
  • Track competencies of subordinates and provide leadership and development as required to achieve the objectives
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare monthly forecasts for the full year based upon the production drivers and key performance metrics
  • The Plant Controller will Lead reviews of prior week and month to date estimates comparing budgets and forecasts
  • Inventory control and reconciliation - review/ audit the compliance to cycle count procedures and leading the annual physical inventory
  • Fixed asset control and reconciliation, conduct fixed asset physical inventory
  • Management of capital project process to review and approve capital project requests, maintain cost effective project expenses, prepare financial justifications and creation of assets in SAP
  • Prepare cost analysys for projects concerning new or existing products, manufacturing processes, equipment, or facilities
  • Annual review and audit internal control procedures to sustain SOX compliance and minimize financial risks
  • Prepare the annual plant budget, develop standards, update standards and period expense budgets in SAP
  • Support the plant in generating and measuring cost savings opportunities
  • Provide support to the plant management team in the implementation of cost reduction initiatives
  • Coordinate and lead all plant internal/external financial and operation audits. Address audit findings with leadership as needed
  • Month-end closing responsibilities, analyze and report variances to budget and forecast for management
  • The Plant Controller will also respond to customer requests, special projects and other duties to provide analysis as requested
  • 3+ years of experience as a plant controller in a product manufacturing environment
  • Previous analytical experience linking plant operational metrics to financial performance
  • Ability to provide accurate analysis, problem-solving, and strong organizational skills
  • Previous experience providing audit risk findings to appropriate levels of management team
  • Previous supervisory and/or management experience in a Plant Controller function
  • Experience with SAP, JD Edwards or similar ERP system
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Works with location management to develop monthly financial forecasts annual operating plans
  • Analyzes location financial, operational and sales results and partners with other functional leaders to address performance gaps and drive solutions
  • Participates in continuous improvement activities and validates savings achieved during these events
  • Supports Corporate Finance during month end close and supports the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, fixed assets, inventory and operating expenses
  • Develops and maintains KPI’s to monitor location performance
  • Directs and participates in cost analyses, margin analysis and rate studies
  • Prepares and delivers presentations on location financial performance
  • Ensures the location has adequate internal controls to address financial statement risk (SOX 404), fraud risk as well as protection of company assets
  • 5 years or more of experience in Finance or Accounting
  • Experience in manufacturing strongly desired; Lean or other Continuous Improvement (CI) experiences are highly valued
  • Must be experienced in month end closing and financial statement reporting
  • Experience with cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting as well as financial and operational analysis
  • Advanced skills with Excel and Business Intelligence (BI) tools are desired
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting
  • 3-4 years progressive experience in controlling, preferably in plant environment
  • Computer literate and good knowledge of IT systems (ERP, SAP, Hyperion HFM)
  • Accounting basics
  • Good presentation and communication skills
  • As this is a developmental roll must be ready to relocate to new plant within 2 years (firm requirement)
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparing the weekly financial estimate and lead the weekly meeting with operational leadership
  • Supporting effectiveness of operational performance by providing operations with financial analysis and thorough reporting of plant metrics and KPI’s
  • Supporting the development of the ROY (Remaining of Year) quarterly forecasts
  • Collaborating with Operations to improve the recording, reporting, measurement, and analysis of operational data to ensure that operational metrics align with financial performance
  • Leading the annual physical inventory and fixed asset inventory conducted every three years
  • Assisting with annual review and audit of internal control procedures to maintain SOX compliance and to minimize financial risk at the plant
  • 3+ years in accounting and finance roles in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience with an ERP system required
  • Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities
  • Able to translate functional or business needs into financial goals and objectives
  • Able to develop successful working relationships within all functions and all levels of employee
  • Relentless customer focus with proven ability to deliver accurate and thorough results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Inventory control and reconciliation, including reviewing or auditing the adherence to cycle count procedures and leading the annual physical inventory
  • Fixed asset control and reconciliation, including conducting the fixed asset physical inventory
  • Preparing and developing the annual plant budget, including developing standards and updating the standards and period expense budgets in SAP
  • 3+ years of experience as a plant controller in a product manufacturing environment; relevant experience in a cost accounting or a manufacturing supervisory role may be considered in lieu of controllership requirement
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization
  • Prior supervisory and/or management experience strongly
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure the budgetary control of the plant
  • Identify and analyse the variances between the forecasted and actual results
  • Determine and ensure the follow-up on raw materials and monitor the margins on goods sold
  • Validate the economic justification of investments and ensure their follow-up
  • Develop plant budgets and associated forecasts, as well as plant reporting in accordance with Group procedures and deadlines
  • Propose and support suggestions when decisions committing the plant are made
  • Ensure the management of the dedicated financial team
  • 5 to 10 years of professional experience, according to the size of the site
  • Industrial controlling experience and strong accounting knowledge
  • Business minded
  • Results orientation with strong written and oral communications skills
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Providing interim plant financial support to other manufacturing facilities in the event of a position vacancy
  • Supporting the development of the BOY (Balance of Year) quarterly forecasts
  • Leading the annual physical inventory and fixed asset inventory
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Director, Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure that financial results are reported in an accurate and timely manner
  • Manage the month/quarter end financial closing process
  • Analyze monthly financial activities through review of variance accounts (Cost Accounting)
  • Prepare internal financial and operational reports for effective financial management
  • Oversee capital activities
  • Compile annual budget data and transform the data into standard product costs for the upcoming year
  • Manage product-costing integrity through continuous analysis of relevant material, labor and overhead product databases
  • Prepare four forecast presentations working closely with Supply Chain and site Management
  • 12+ years of related experience in financial forecasting and budgeting, analysis, reporting, and cost accounting
  • SAS ABC Cost Accounting experience a plus
  • Ability to work flexible hours periodically to comply with budgeting/financial closing timelines
  • Advanced MS Excel skills including advanced financial modeling, pivot tables, v/h lookup
  • Hyperion skills including creating new templates
  • PowerPoint skills, ability to put together financial presentations
  • Proficiency in ERP and other financial planning systems (Oracle or SAP is a plus)
  • Possesses the skills to manage time and multitask efficiently
  • Able to guide oneself with little or no supervision and meet aggressive deadlines, self-motivated, high energy with ability to influence senior financial and operational professionals
  • Possess strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work with and transform large amounts of data into relevant financial information
  • Possesses excellent, open and proactive communication capabilities, identifying and addressing issues via an open, candid dialogue
  • Candidate should have the ability to relay financial information to non-financial manager
  • Track record of developing high levels of credibility and forging solid and positive professional relationships with peers, and upper management and can operate effectively in a matrix reporting structure
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Plant Controller Analyst Resume Examples & Samples

  • You assist with cluster closing tasks (coordination of activities, provision entries, preparation of analysis information)
  • You assist with budget processes for the cluster (preparation of analysis information, calculation of costs within the cluster scope)
  • You assist with cluster consolidation tasks (monthly reports, budget and forecasts), along with a role involving checking consistency
  • Where necessary, you support the factories in the cluster in line with their specific needs throughout the entire finance process
  • You demonstrate attention to detail and possess good analytical skills
  • You are proficient with IT tools, particularly Excel. Knowledge of SAP would be a plus
  • You have good interpersonal skills and a sense of initiative that enables you to be proactive
  • Good level of English required
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Open Position Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Degree in business administration or adequate professional experience focusing on finance/ controlling
  • Min 5 years in an industrial company, preferably in the automotive sector, on a similar position
  • Strong financial analysis and planning background and accuracy
  • MS-Office, SAP & Hyperion experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Act as a financial business partner for the Saint-François-du-Lac plant. In this role, take part in weekly and monthly meetings, providing relevant financial information for decision-making. He/she also present actual and forecast financial results, as well as various operational indicators
  • Support the local team with regards to financial processes
  • Implement a cost control culture, educating as needed
  • Analyze the monthly material cost consumption, understand causes of inventory fluctuations, and make recommendations to improve results
  • Analyze production variances, transportation and storage costs; make recommendations to improve results
  • Coordinate and recommend activities to increase manufacturing efficiency, conduct quarterly productivity analyses, and report results to head office
  • Take an active part in preparing the operating budget and financial forecasts. Take full responsibility for the plant’s finances
  • Prepare business cases and cost-benefits analyses for various projects, including capital investments
  • Consolidate and present monthly financial results for Nova Bus and Prevost in the form of financial reports (including variance analyses) intended for the management team
  • Prepare and forecast need for letters of credit and bank guarantees issued to customers against advance payments or as security
  • Maintain banking relations with various partners and handle daily banking activities and issues
  • Oversee the sales commission program in accordance with current policies
  • Assist the Finance Director in his/her role of business partner to the Business Line, Quality, Legal, and IT departments
  • Support the controller of the American division with various ad-hoc requests
  • Take an active part in implementing the Bus Master system, taking into consideration the financial needs and requirements of the financial management team
  • Play an active role in revising the Finance department’s processes and in continuous improvement through the organizational development approach
  • Professional accounting designation – CPA/CA, CPA/CMA, or CPA/CGA
  • Experience in a large company and a multi-site environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Reporting and analyzing variances to budget and forecast for the plant management team and divisional leadership during the month-end closing
  • Reviewing and auditing of internal control procedures in order to sustain SOX compliance and to manage and minimize financial risk at the facility
  • Managing the capital project process at the plant, reviewing and approving of capital project requests, identifying obsolescence and project expenses, preparing financial justifications and ensuring timely creation of assets in SAP
  • Monitoring inventory control, auditing the adherence to cycle count procedures, and leading the annual physical inventory and fixed asset control
  • 5+ years of experience as a plant controller in a product manufacturing environment
  • Ability to link and analyze plant operational metrics to financial performance
  • Graduate degree or CMA, CPA or other professional certifications
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Complete month-end, quarter-end and year-end including preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Inventory cycle counts and analysis
  • Complete budget and forecast process
  • Ad hoc requests
  • A minimum of eight years of experience within a small to medium sized manufacturing company
  • Manufacturing experience managing at 2 plants is required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Train and provide development opportunities for staff. Ensure annual goals are complete and communicated. Ensure Global Performance Management System is up to date and regular feedback is provided to staff members
  • Monitor and evaluate team members, and adjust training where needed
  • Attract, retain and develop high potential talent
  • Model and promote the Corporation’s Code of Business Ethics and Values
  • Perform general management duties, exercising usual authority concerning staff, performance appraisals, promotions and terminations. Responsible for training and development of subordinate staff, estimating personnel needs, assigning work, meeting completion dates, interpreting and ensuring consistent application of organizational policies
  • Act as a team role model and change-agent
  • Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals
  • Coordinate team efforts, create and manage a regional strategy and team operating plan
  • Manage closing, financial controls, compliance, forecasting, budgeting and process and project improvements
  • Oversee the efficient operation and cost effectiveness of operating systems and programs
  • Monitor and evaluate project progress and results to determine improvements in procedures needed to meet ultimate objectives
  • Manage the planning and coordination of the preparation and distribution of financial management reports
  • Conduct financial studies and analyses as requested by management
  • Ensure that all reports and disclosures comply with applicable regulations, professional standards, and organization policies
  • Formulate recommendations and implement policies or plans to ensure or increase the organization’s profitability
  • Ensure all tasks are assigned and performed on time. Prioritize time to focus on biggest issues
  • Demonstrate and inspire integrity. Anticipate questions, issues and challenges from management, external audit, etc. Avoid financial surprises. Anticipate questions and challenges. Stay current with requirements. Keep management informed of any issues or gaps
  • Focus on complex planning issues around the Annual Operating Plan. Provide recommendations to management
  • Assist in the preparation of the AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) with other functions. Ensure final analysis is complete and accurate
  • Support planning in one or more functions for the Strategic Plan. Provide recommendations to management
  • May coach and lead Green Belts and application of Six Sigma Tools
  • May be a team leader or participant in cross-functional process improvement projects. Identify and implement process improvements
  • Monitor or conduct ongoing analyses of potential and current investments, acquisitions, divestitures, and other investments
  • Manage the preparation of all reports related to new business opportunities; analyze significant variances from planned or forecasted results and provide interpretative comments and recommendations to senior management
  • Analyze product pricing to determine profitability; recommend adjustments
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Recording and review of all appropriate entries into the general ledger in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the maintenance of department and account structure. It also includes close involvement with the procurement cycle and maintaining the effectiveness and efficiency through ERP
  • Leads financial closing process for site ensuring all deliverable dates are met
  • Provides analytical analysis utilizing key Operational KPIs to support financial reporting and variances to standards
  • Bachelor's in Accounting
  • Eight + years of experience in general/cost accounting
  • CPA is a plus, but not required
  • Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Be the primary owner and manager of a team of seven cost accountants / analysts responsible for forecasting, budgeting, reporting, productivity, costing, decision support, and analysis
  • Business partner for Operations, Engineering, and other relevant functional leaders, i.e provider of important information and analysis to drive decision making
  • Participation in strategic projects, incl. integration of new product families and key investments
  • Support and drive cost down initiatives, cooperation with OPEX team, Direct Cost Leader
  • Sarbanes Oxley and USGAAP compliance
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, management
  • 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations (costing, compliance, Financial planning) with a minimum 4 years in an engineered to order industry
  • Track record of strong leadership and business improvement
  • Strong accounting and reporting system skills including SAP, Oracle, HFM, Hyperion Planning and Excel
  • Technical skills in accounting, finance and other areas as well as experience with accounting cycles, such as AOP, LRP, and standards setting
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with senior management
  • Working knowledge of Six Sigma, 9 Step Problems Solving (A3) and Project Management Methodology preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to work closely and build strong, productive relationships with all levels of management and many different functions, and to work effectively with executive leadership
  • Must demonstrate high personal integrity and ethics
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Assume a significant and creative leadership role in the identification; development; enhancement; and implementation of accounting systems in support of changing business needs; procedures and systems must keep up with financial requirements and support systems/applications that can adapt to the dynamic business nature and environment with which the site operates and continues to evolve to ensure future site success
  • Motivate and develop professional financial staff through leadership; training; guidance and instruction; setting clear expectations of the financial organization's role in support of the business strategies; including alignment with other functional organizations
  • Communicate monthly financial reports for actuals; headcount; and capital. Additionally, provide any relevant financial data necessary and required to enable site leadership team to evaluate results/information and make informed business decisions in a timely manner
  • Other tasks and duties as assigned
  • Understand and comply with applicable EHS policies, procedures, rules and regulations
  • Responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of the Quality System
  • Strong technical knowledge and application of concepts, practices and procedures
  • Ability or aptitude to work on problems that are complex in scope where analysis of situations involves multiple competing factors
  • Ability to form and develop interpersonal, professional relationships; display socially and professionally appropriate behavior
  • Ability to work independently and in groups; ability to work cross-functionally
  • Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills; critical thinking skills
  • Ability and aptitude to use various types of databases and other computer software
  • Demonstrated competency with financial systems and in fiscal controls
  • Forward thinking for effective strategic business planning a must
  • Self-driven initiative a must for success in this role
  • Ability to quickly gain knowledge, understanding or skills and is willing to learn
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conducting planning and analysis of plant financial activity
  • Supervising and developing the plant finance team
  • Providing complex financial analyses and insights for Plant Leadership
  • Ensuring senior management is kept abreast of progress on projects, key due dates, opportunities and risks, and financial metrics
  • Completing the annual budget process, monthly forecasts, tracking specific expenses, and other financial reporting
  • Preparing and evaluating financial models to be used in economic/financial research and analyses for use in the development of business strategies and in subsequent analyses of results
  • Ensuring project financials are in conformance with GAAP and company accounting policies
  • Experience and familiarity with plant operations and manufacturing production
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance/Business related field and substantial related work experience
  • Advanced PC skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
  • Proficiency in ERP and other financial planning systems
  • Advanced analytical, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
  • At least 4 years of accounting or financial analysis experience
  • Clear understanding of integrated financial systems
  • Aptitude and desire for learning new systems and improving processes through innovation
  • Strong customer focus with analytical, financial, and economic thinking skills
  • Conceptual understanding of the design and purpose of internal controls
  • Highly motivated, proactive, willingness to engage and partner
  • Detail oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail
  • Flexible and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Proven initiative with a focus on innovation and process improvement
  • Basic self-awareness and an understanding of how personal behavior impacts others
  • Manufacturing Environment experience
  • Inventory Experience
  • SAP, Infinium, Infor or large ERP experience preferred
  • Experience providing timely information and service to internal business customers
  • Experience with key financial concepts: variance analysis, product costing and capital investments
  • Previous Supervisory or Leadership experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manages all accounting procedures related to month end close process, such us accruals, journal entry preparation, variance analysis and maintain plant standard costs. Provides operational support with capital equipment authorization, asset management and inventory control (cycle count process). Prepares monthly plant expense and production forecast
  • Assures policies are being followed in accordance with SOX, GAAP and Corporate Policy
  • Prepares and analyzes financial reports including providing financial information for all plant departments with actionable commentary
  • Participates in the annual budget process, calculates and updates plant overhead rates and insures overall integrity of plant budget
  • Financial representative on loss analysis and saving projects
  • 10+ years’ experience in Finance and Accounting, 5+ as a plant controller/cost in manufacturing environment
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of time
  • No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity
  • MBA, CPA, CMA designation
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparing the weekly financial estimate and leading the weekly meeting with operational leadership
  • Improving the effectiveness of ERP systems including documentation of procedures, processes, and training plant personnel
  • Ensuring adherence to cycle count procedures and improving inventory control
  • 3+ years in accounting or finance roles in a manufacturing environment
  • Proven ability to link operational metrics to financial performance
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office with expert-level knowledge of Excel
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, written and verbal communication skills
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Plant Controller Toluca Resume Examples & Samples

  • Being responsible for the Plant expense execution and evaluation. Sharing learnings and recommendations to the administrative employees. Providing guidance to internal customers with regard to operational, accounting, financial and corporate procedures
  • Providing assistance for capital projects evaluation and plant Cogs visibility for current and following years
  • Keeping stretch communication with corporate areas: supply chain, finance supply chain, internal control – audit, manufacturing, legal, tax compliance, innovation, Klass to ensure same policies, procedures and criteria are being applied
  • Keeping the Plant results visibility, analyzing and evaluating potential risks and opportunities. Providing guidance when deviations to plans occur
  • Managing the Plant Budget development and standard costs preparation (ICPs), ensuring compliance with cogs guidelines
  • Working closely with the finance supply chain teams to ensure supply chain's results
  • Reviewing and validating new product's costing /pricing
  • Being responsible of managing the account balances and keeping track of accruals and accounts ageing, ensuring policy compliance. Working closely with KLASS team to ensure proper documents settlement and timely tracking
  • Acting as the local legal contact for the plant and engaging the corporate legal department when needed. Ensuring that legal requirements are met in time and as required. Receiving government's requirements and ensure proper actions are taken
  • Being responsible for internal control and corporate policies communication. Ensuring adequate procedures and documentation exists to meet the Sarbanes-Oxley chapter 404 compliance (SOX). Ensuring that internal and external audit recommendations are executed on time and that meet the audit requirements
  • Driving a positive work environment based on k-values, ensuring financial training, orientation and support to Plant's management
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related areas
  • Strong experience in financial insights, costing, budgeting and financial analysis
  • Bilingual English /Spanish proficiency. Capable of maintaining business conversations
  • Experience in planning and forecasting processes
  • Knowledge in governance, risk management and business controls including SOX applicable
  • Leadership, team work, task prioritization
  • Business understanding strategy
  • Advanced MS Office skills, especially Excel and Power Point
  • Experience using ERP, preferably SAP
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Directs preparation of financial statements, forecasts, planning cycles on a monthly and annual basis
  • Provides interpretation and analysis of financial reports and analysis to local and division management to support decision-making actions
  • The plant controller is responsible for developing standard costs for the plant and directing the cost accounting efforts to provide management with information that measures the manufacturing performance against standards
  • Responsible for reviewing all capital and major expenditure items to ensure they are approved in accordance with established procedures and are properly budgeted
  • Management of plant accounting that includes: payroll, general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, payables, taxes, and internal control
  • Maintain all proper records for legal, tax and audit purposes, and provide financial and cost data for plant and company management
  • Train, motivate, inform and develop personnel in accordance with plant policy to ensure the financial department is properly staffed and the social environment is conducive to a spirit of cooperation and team building that enhances achievement of agreed upon operating objectives
  • Oversee and maintain appropriate internal controls, including SOX compliance; (provide with SOX support and liaison)
  • Establish and maintain a ‘continuous improvement’ momentum resulting in improved business results and a more effective Finance team
  • Serve as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, working cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions
  • Perform business analytics, identifying plant risks/opportunities, and helping the line staff understand their overall financial results and underlying profitability within their scope of the plant’s financial results
  • Actively participate in leadership team activities including MDI, RIE's, and VSA items
  • Bachelor's degree with a major in finance or accounting. MBA desirable. Holding a certificate as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is desired, but not required
  • 10 years professional experience on an International company
  • Must have strong PC/Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel. Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors
  • Knowledge of financial systems and applications, such as: PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Oracle and HFM is preferred // SOX knowledge and English language is required // Experience implementing ERP systems preferred
  • Personal qualities of integrity, work ethic, and an ability to work in a team environment // Analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently, implement process improvements, and perform in a fast-paced environment, interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
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Plant Controller Specialist Resume Examples & Samples

  • Contribute to the site quarterly rolling forecasts and yearly budget process
  • Support month-end process by analyzing both P&L and balance sheet (accrual calculation, sales and trade receivable split, etc)
  • Analyze & report on site financial performance (costs, capital expenditure, cash)
  • Support functional leaders in adhering to their budget by means of an effective cost center reporting. Propose corrective actions where necessary
  • Coordinate execution of Internal Control Standard/SOX compliance. Maintain proper financial documentation
  • Perform ad-hoc profitability and efficiency variance analysis and track corrective actions
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VIE Junior Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participate in financial forecasting processes, providing data for budget, periodic forecast, …
  • Collect and manage data consolidation and reporting, ensuring reliability, consistency, transparency and delay compliance
  • Update information into the ERP System
  • Contribute to controlling analysis including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, plant budgetary control …
  • Collaborate with Shared Service Center obtaining/providing proper finance information
  • German knowledge (minimum B1 level), fluent in English
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Reporting and analyzing variances to budget and forecast for plant management team during the month-end closing
  • Review and audit internal control procedures in order to sustain SOX compliance and to manage and minimize financial risk at the facility
  • Manage the capital project process, review and approve capital project requests, identify cost effective savings and project expenses, prepare financial justifications and ensure timely creation of assets in SAP
  • Monitor inventory control, audit the adherence to cycle count procedures, and lead the annual physical inventory and fixed asset control
  • Support the plant in generating cost savings opportunities, and supporting the plant management team in the implementation of cost reduction initiatives
  • Respond to customer requests, including special projects and other duties or analysis as requested by plant or divisional leadership
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business
  • At least 3 years of accounting or financial analysis experience
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and Inventory Accounting
  • Standard Costing experience
  • Proven leadership, communication skills (verbal and written) and planning and organizational skills are desired
  • Previous Human Resources experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Leads site accounting activities including developing accounting processes consistent with Siemens business, deploying standard processes, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies and ensuring appropriate standards of internal control exist and are followed
  • Ensures the site is compliant with IFRS, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Statutory accounting requirements
  • Drives initiatives in Finance/Accounting relating to the following areas in the plant
  • Cost Accounting including Standard Cost Variance Analysis
  • Manufacturing Expense Analysis
  • Capital Projects Requests Development and Expense Control
  • Month End Reporting
  • Process Improvement Savings Calculations and Reporting
  • Inventory Control and Obsolete Inventory Analysis
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Own account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting. Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet Eaton’s requirements. Provide leadership and support for the Balance Sheet Review process
  • Minimum of seven years’ professional experience in Finance and/or Accounting
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Experience working with Cost Accounting Standards, Government Accounting & Federal Acquisition Regulations
  • 7+ years’ experience in an aerospace manufacturing environment
  • Prior finance leadership within a manufacturing environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Under general direction and in conformance with Corporate and Division Policies and procedures, directs the financial control and accounting activities of the plant to assure accurate and timely preparation, recording, transmissions, analysis and communication of data necessary to control operations and achieve objectives
  • Plans, develops necessary procedures; organizes and directs the plant’s accounting, financial control and data processing functions
  • Directs, evaluates and approves the actions of subordinates
  • Initiates such audits as necessary to assure compliance with policies and procedures and to test the adequacy of systems used to ensure the accuracy of reporting data and the security of plant assets
  • Minimum 3 years Controlling/Finance experience ideally within a multinational plant or factory environment
  • Degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Fluent in English and Hungarian
  • Microsoft suite, HFM - Hyperion Financial Management preferred, SAP advantage
  • US GAAP knowledge preferred
  • SOX knowledge and Compliance highly advantageous
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Plant Controller VIE Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the Central Controlling of FIS Mexico mainly for the data consolidation
  • Support the Operations Controlling in his daily controlling process
  • Support the Controlling efficiency leader in the tools deployment for Controlling improvement
  • To be able to replace Junior Plant Controller when it will necessary
  • Support the Plant Controlling in some dedicated missions
  • Minimum bi-lingual (English, Spanish, French required)
  • Plant Controlling knowledge
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Support the General Manager and functional leadership in site budgeting, forecasting, cost management and control
  • Manage and participate in the monthly, quarterly and year end closing process
  • Prepare (ad hoc) financial reports for local and division management
  • Ensure that accounting practices comply with corporate policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Coordinate the development of financial reports that provide financial information to support business decisions and meet Corporate reporting requirements
  • Ensure account reconciliations are performed according to Flowserve policies and procedures on a timely basis and that reconciling items are promptly investigated and adjusted. Regularly review the reconciliations
  • Report on metrics that assess performance and progress toward achieving plan objectives, programs and projects
  • Maintain an adequate system of internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that assets are protected and results are properly reported. Coordinate periodic tests and ensure that there are no material weaknesses or significant deficiencies in controls that would require reporting under the Sarbanes Oxley regulations
  • Maintain and further develop budgeting and forecasting procedures regarding Flowserve key metrics
  • Participate in the sales and operations (S&OP) planning process to ensure that plans and forecasts reflect the business and that any gaps are identified early and appropriate actions are taken to protect the plan
  • Coordinate inventory & fixed asset control and reporting
  • Maintain an appropriate cost accounting system aligned with the platform methods that costs are appropriate and updated on a timely basis. Ensure that costs used for estimating purposes are appropriate and comprehensive
  • Analyze make versus buy and outsourcing opportunities to ensure that appropriate conclusions are reached that maximize the profitability of the business
  • Coordinate invoicing, accounts receivables and accounts payable activities as appropriate
  • Provide appropriate evaluations and analyses for capital expenditure or other investment opportunities and ensure compatibility with business objectives
  • Ensure applicable sales, GST, use and property taxes are appropriately reported, not overstated and are filed on a timely basis
  • Assist corporate tax department with the finance aspect of tax restructurings re the Canadian holding companies
  • Manage the (statutory) audit process
  • Ensure income tax compliance for the Canadian Operation and the Canadian holding companies by preparing consolidated financial statements for the Canadian Operation, getting information from the rest of the Canadian locations, preparing income tax returns and paying income tax installments on a timely manner
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implement consistency and process improvements at the plant levels
  • Microsoft suite, HFM - Hyperion Financial Management preferred, SAP helpful
  • Outstanding ability to communicate, motivate and partner with business operation leaders
  • Ability to travel up to 40% of the time
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform audits as required to insure security of all plant assets. Develops and monitors effectiveness of procedures to establish and maintain the integrity of financial and related operating data
  • Prepares annual budgets and cost projections, monthly forecasts and firm-ups. Prepares or supervises preparation of all periodic financial control reports such as payroll analysis, scrap accounting, etc
  • Directs and coordinates the taking of physical inventories. Analyzes reports for variance problems, particularly mid-year and year-end, physical to book inventory variations and takes corrective action. Establishes and maintains all plant level inventory accounting controls and develops special programs such as daily reporting on an exception basis to correct problem situations. Advises and assists responsible line supervision to achieve desired results
  • Performs reconciliation for fixed assets and capital in progress to General Ledger for their location. Assist in preparation/review of CAR financial justifications for plant capital projects. Track capital project spending, timing and cost impact against project plan, forecasts and budget to understand and report variances. Work with project manager to assure timely capitalization of equipment placed in use. Assist/perform sample CAR post audits to verify savings. Coordinates periodic fixed asset physical inventory per company policies
  • Assists corporate and divisional systems personnel in the implementation and continued reliability of plant IT systems. Directs the scheduling and operation of remote data processing equipment. Prepares requests and recommendations for systems/programming changes to meet needs and conditions
  • Analyzes plant operating costs in detail and recommends action to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment
  • Performs special studies and analyses at request of plant or division management
  • Overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements
  • Bachelor Degree required. Major in Accounting or Finance. MBA highly preferred
  • 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 5 years in Controller role in manufacturing environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Recommend, implement, and measure performance against benchmarks for financial and operating performance
  • Lead the financial reporting process; including account analysis and reconciliation specific to inventory and other month end activities
  • Conduct formal monthly review meetings with manufacturing and Corporate Finance management to discuss plant performance
  • Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, and inventory levels
  • Implement and ensure organizational compliance with accounting best practices, U.S. GAAP requirements including SOX testing, and Company’s policies
  • Financial reporting and analysis: Complete monthly forecast and annual budget submissions to accurately and within established timelines
  • Development/refinement of local operational procedures and documentation of data flow. Ensure data integrity through system controls
  • Drive manufacture cost spending process including costing process for AOA and AOA Mexicali
  • Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported
  • Support creation and updating of monthly forecasts and annual operating budget
  • Monitor cash flow by analyzing receivables, payables, payroll and capital spending
  • Maintain a perpetual inventory for raw materials and reconcile this perpetual to production, shipping, and returns on a monthly basis
  • Self-starter with ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Must demonstrate leadership as part of a cross-functional management team. Must be willing to take risks, possess self-confidence and have the ability to work with higher levels of management and influence the same
  • Develop and maintain KPI schedules relevant to the needs of the operation
  • Assist in or lead special projects as necessary
  • Travel as required- 5% or less
  • B.S. degree in Accounting with 4-6 years of accounting management experience, including public accounting
  • CPA / CMA license strongly preferred
  • Must have experience in financial reporting for a publicly traded global company
  • Must have cost experience working for a manufacturing company
  • Requires 3-5 years’ experience as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, managing a staff, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis
  • Technical acumen, creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Advanced computer skills with MS software (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
  • Working knowledge of Hyperion HFM and Smartview preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Communicating direction to primary and secondary report personnel
  • Holding department accountable for adherence to plant direction and policy
  • Managing site financial and performance reporting
  • Complying with Kellogg Company’s corporate accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
  • Coordinating and administering a plan for the financial control of plant operational functions, providing reports regarding planning, sales forecast, expense budgets, cost standards, labor requirements, inventory control, saving opportunities and capital spending
  • Providing necessary controls and procedures to implement the plan
  • Analyzing operations performance versus budget and strategic estimates; communicating variances to the senior leadership team
  • Preparing operational and business related analyses and making recommendations to improve operational performance to meet targets
  • Preparing monthly financial reports as well as other operational reports, including key performance indicators
  • Presenting and educating the plant on business performance
  • Managing the monthly financial closing cycle, including the development of accurate operating expenses and balance sheet accounts
  • Partnering with plant operations to evaluate the financial viability of operations proposals
  • Championing the use of SAP (including key reports) within the manufacturing plant to drive operational and financial performance
  • Conducting financial evaluations of capital spending proposals to ensure that assumptions are accurate and capital is appropriately deployed within the plant to productivity and infrastructure projects
  • Ensuring Inventory Management Program is in line with company policies, procedures and complies with good accounting practices
  • Instilling a discipline that drives sound internal controls and ensures adherence to corporate accounting policies and procedures
  • Setting finance department accountabilities and performance standards to be congruent with plant goals
  • Recruiting, retaining, and developing finance staff for effectiveness, efficiency, and succession within the organization
  • Acting as primary contact for internal and external audits
  • MCRS Sustainability: Establishes and ensures achievement of all area/function KPIs; ensuring adherence to and continuous improvement for all area/function MCRS elements
  • Ensuring adherence to all standard work processes, including K-LEAN
  • Actively participating in all aspects of plant operations
  • Bachelors Degree and significant Finance and managerial experience
  • Knowledge of standard cost systems, cost analysis, and general accounting procedures and controls
  • Candidates must become familiar with plant operations by going out to the manufacturing production areas to better understand operating processes
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop, execute and control internal finance procedures including spending authorization in accordance with Group procedures and policies
  • Ensure site activities are compliant with Faurecia finance related procedures (product flow, inventory, routings…), and internal control basic
  • Provide reliable financial/controlling informations in close relationship with other operational and support functions
  • Lead all financial forecasting processes (budget, periodic forecast,…)
  • Manage reporting process ensuring reliability, consistency, transparency and delay compliance
  • Ensure reliability of standard costing
  • Provide all necessary controlling analysis including variance analysis/standard costs, margin/programs, plant budgetary control , squeeze management and follow up of sales and purchasing prices,…
  • Collaborate with Shared Service Center obtaining/providing/validating proper finance information
  • Control and manage the plant’s operating cash flow (capex, inventories, overdues)
  • In liaison with Shared Service Center provide all necessary information requested by internal and external auditors, and others local external authorities
  • For new programs
  • Participate in Business Plan validation, and ensure consistency with plant financial information
  • Monitor the program start up and establish variances versus last reference business plan
  • Participate in the program post-audit, be the finance lead person in the tracking of convergence plan related to plant activities
  • Act as a business partner towards the plant management, and provide recommendation to the management
  • Participate, with the management of the plant, in the development of action plans resulting from relevant analysis in order to achieve the operational targets, increase plant’s financial profitability and cash optimization (especially identification and implementation of productivity plans)
  • Follow financial impact and progress of action plans
  • Ensure financial awareness of plant operational teams
  • Ensure the management and development of controlling team
  • Familiarity with Industrial information systems and flows
  • Business minded and strong team work
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct accounting, property accounting, internal auditing, control and records retention
  • Supervise consolidation of all accounting and budgeting reports
  • Interpret the location or region’s operating results and makes recommendations to management
  • Responsible for developing employees, supervisors and/or managers to increase the talent
  • 3 to 5 years of supervisor experience
  • Degree in accounting / finance or related discipline
  • 12 plus years of experience with increasing responsibility
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee and manage all financial reporting and accounting functions at the plant, including payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Coordinate and manage all budget activities, develop an integrated plan for sales, production, department spending, labor resources, capital purchases and inventory acquisition
  • Accountable for timely month-end close, financial statement preparation, P&L and balance sheet analysis, and all financial reporting for the plant
  • Develop financial reporting systems, policies, and procedures that ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and meet BorgWarner accounting and reporting standards
  • Interface with corporate headquarters, group headquarters, internal and external auditors, and external tax authorities
  • Lead financial team to find opportunities and efficiencies; set goals, teambuild and provide direction and counsel
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent discipline required; MBA preferred
  • CPA or CMA designation highly desired
  • Minimum 7 years experience in related accounting/financial management role in manufacturing environment
  • Strong leadership skills and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines
  • High attention to detail and accuracy essential
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • 5+ years controller experience with manufacturing-related experience is preferred
  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance is required
  • Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a time-sensitive environment is required
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office & advanced Excel skills is required
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing practices and Kaizen theories is preferred
  • Demonstration as change agent and ability to lead, motivate, direct and achieve results through teams and functional support resources
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Perform audits as required to insure security of all plant assets
  • Develops and monitors effectiveness of processes and procedures to establish and maintain the integrity of financial and related operating data
  • Annual budgets and cost projections, monthly forecasts and firm-ups
  • Prepares or supervises preparation of all periodic financial control reports such as payroll analysis, scrap accounting, etc. and coordinates the taking of physical inventories
  • Analyzes reports (e.g. scrap, productivity and spending) for variance problems
  • Establishes and maintains all plant level inventory accounting controls and develops special programs such as daily reporting on an exception basis to correct problem situations. Advises and assists responsible line supervision to achieve desired results
  • Performs reconciliation for fixed assets and capital in progress to General Ledger for their location
  • Assist in preparation/review of CAR financial justifications for plant capital projects
  • Track capital project spending, timing and cost impact against project plan, forecasts and budget to understand and report variances
  • Work with project manager to assure timely capitalization of equipment placed in use. Assist/perform sample CAR post audits to verify savings
  • Coordinates periodic fixed asset physical inventory per company policies
  • Assists corporate and divisional systems personnel in the implementation and continued reliability of plant IT systems
  • Performs special studies and analyses at request of plant or division management. Depending on the project, this may require some travel to facilities throughout the US
  • Bachelors of Science, major in Accounting or Finance or BBA Finance
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting and in a manufacturing environment
  • Master’s Degree is preferable
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. SAP is preferred
  • HFM experience is a plus
  • Must be willing to relocate and travel up to 50%
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparation of annual budget, quarterly forecasts, standard costs, and reporting of monthly results and drivers of variances
  • Provide financial advice and decision support analysis to the Plant Manager and internal plant functions/customers to ensure that the plant achieves its financial commitments
  • Develop tools and analysis to provide monthly, quarterly, and annual outlooks to ensure transparency between plant finance and plant, Regional and financial leadership teams
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (operations, marketing), to provide decision support analysis for new business opportunities, product changes (material changes) and investment decisions
  • Work cross-functionally with multiple functions and stakeholders to proactively develop process improvements and identify cost savings opportunities (value improvement projects)
  • Manage an annual capital spend budget. Assess and approve spending requests/justifications, report progress of spending and projects, and work with plant partners to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget
  • Ensure strong internal financial controls and S-OX regulation compliance
  • Manage and develop one direct employees in finance
  • Support Plant on financial aspects of the LSA agreement with Shire including monthly billings and payments, quarterly and annual true-up processes
  • Strong analytical and decision making skills incorporating business and operational knowledge as well as financial factors
  • Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally and communicate, influence and drive consensus across diverse customers/stakeholders
  • Strong business acumen and an understanding of relevant business environment
  • Manage, develop, and motivate team members by setting direction, communicating expectations, and providing honest and specific feedback
  • Initiative to learn and continuously improve processes and drive innovative solutions
  • Financial analysis and decision support, business performance management, business process and data management, and accounting and reporting integrity
  • Working knowledge of systems including JDE, Hyperion, BaxIntel, and Excel. (GME is a plus)
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Plant Controller, Cheraw Resume Examples & Samples

  • Providing effective leadership to staff, direct reports, and others in the Company to improve their performance
  • Embrace SBD Leadership Qualities
  • Controllership mindset
  • Demonstrated leadership of diverse teams
  • Able to interact with all functions and levels of employees
  • Highly motivated
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Review Plant expenses monthly and be proactive in cost control
  • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly statistics
  • Manufacturing order cost vs budget / target
  • Direct allocated cost analysis vs budget / target
  • Kerry Excel and KPI reporting (including operational efficiencies)
  • Supply Chain / distribution efficiency measurement
  • Least cost formulation evaluation
  • Engagement with plant personnel including daily plant walks
  • Expert knowledge of Excel, ERP and Accounting Systems and experience with Performance based measurement
  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail, good communication, organization, prioritization and time management skills while handling multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
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Plant Controller, New Century Resume Examples & Samples

  • Proper control and valuation of inventory
  • Complete monthly reporting pack for plant (including KPIs)
  • Manufacturing order efficiency vs budget / target
  • Indirect cost analysis vs budget / target
  • Inventory management vs budget / target
  • Capital projects performance reporting
  • Budgeting/ Forecasting / Planning
  • Kerry Best Practice Implementation
  • Joint and by-product costing
  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Accounting required
  • CPA, CMA or equivalent is desired but not required
  • Prior experience with long term strategic planning, investing analysis, acquisition, capital, cost management, capital reporting, budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, financial reporting, managing fixed assets, closing the books, processing accounts receivable and accounts payable, budgeting, intercompany allocations, year-end audit and technical accounting are all highly desired
  • Experience in commercial or manufacturing ( food, chemical or Pharmaceutical industry) beneficial, but not required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct the activities of shipping, receiving, warehousing and support value stream material analysts to ensure appropriate training and development of personnel to meet operational needs
  • Establishes procedures to ensure sound financial control of assets, and reviews an upgrades cost and general accounting activities to ensure that all systems are properly developed and maintained to meet business unit financial reporting timetables
  • Coordinates the preparation of the annual operating and strategic plan
  • Prepares and interprets financial statements; directs the preparation of interprets financial analysis of operations; analyzes and counsels management on variance from the annual plan
  • Evaluates and assists in the preparation of capital expenditure requests
  • Directs the annual physical inventory
  • Insures that the accounting and reporting follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Tenneco accounting policies and procedures
  • Provides financial information to management and other personnel outside the plant
  • Coordinate annual standard cost reviews and changes throughout the year
  • Coordinate weekly manufacturing forecasts Coordinate monthly cash flow forecasts
  • Perform various other manufacturing and operations analysis and reporting
  • Participate in monthly closing activities with an emphasis on manufacturing and operations support
  • Assist with Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley efforts/requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
  • 5-7 years experience in cost accounting and budgeting in a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of applicable external/statutory reporting regulations (e.g., IRS, SEC, governmental, audits)
  • MBA or CPA desirable
  • Experienced in the field of automotive
  • Knowledge of GAAP and other industry standards relating to accounting policies and procedures
  • Ability to interpret and explain complex financial data to the organization
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Attends regular managers’ meetings (such as daily production or periodic sales meetings) and participates in the overall management of the organization
  • Implements RRD’s policies and procedures along with appropriate internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial information. Reports any fraud or illegal acts to company president or Corporate as appropriate. Champions the effective operation of strong internal controls
  • Oversees, directs, and evaluates financial management information (including production and accounting systems) and takes appropriate steps to ensure the security of all accounting records, computer programs & company records
  • Participates in periodic evaluation and revision of budgeted hourly rates and manufacturing standards used for estimating & job costing
  • Provides appropriate financial operating information to related departmental managers, including sales and production, in order to enable them to establish effective goals and monitor their department’s operating performance. Also prepares annual budgets for their company as directed by their company president and Corporate
  • Ensures that accounting or administrative personnel supervised by the Controller have current job descriptions, are appropriately trained, and have performance appraisals conducted in a timely, uniform, and effective manner
  • Takes responsibility for ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal employment, health, safety, labor, and tax laws and regulations. Prepares any necessary regulatory filings on a timely basis to the appropriate agencies and in accordance with the appropriate laws and tax regulations
  • Implements company credit and payment policies, approves credit terms within their own guidelines for approval authority. Communicates with Client Financial Services for credit limits exceeding local limits. Monitors customer activity and identifies credit risk. Oversees collection process including negotiation of payment terms for marginal accounts. Pursues collection assistance from collection agencies or outside attorneys when necessary
  • Ensures the accounting records underlying the financial statements accurately and fairly reflect the transactions of the company
  • Prepares financial statements and monthly reporting package for Corporate Accounting and provides support for variance analysis and auditor questions as necessary. Meets appropriate deadlines for monthly reporting
  • Performs appropriate financial analysis and prepares regular and ad hoc reports about company financial status as directed by the company president or corporate personnel
  • Manages payroll process, salary administration, and employee benefits in unison with Corporate Human Resources Dept
  • Understands risk management program, including types of business insurance coverage. Also identifies and coordinates any business insurance claims. Promptly reports and actively administers workers compensation claims
  • Reconciles all G/L Balance Sheet accounts on a timely basis and provides such information to corporate accounting personnel
  • Prepares analysis for investment in new equipment or disposition of idle/obsolete equipment as directed by company president, and in accordance with RRD CER policy
  • Ensures the billing process is completed on a timely, accurate basis in accordance with RRD’s revenue recognition policies. Oversees related commission calculations in accordance with company commission plan
  • Oversees monthly physical inventory counts and is responsible for tracking/valuing all materials, work in progress, and finished goods at month end. Performs and documents review of inventory obsolescence in accordance with RRD policy
  • Reviews all payables, ensures appropriate pricing for materials or services according to RR Donnelley’s national contracts, maintains control over check stock and takes initiative by seeking to identify cost saving opportunities
  • Demonstrates an interest in, and develops an appropriate understanding of, the printing industry, our business strategies, and primary business processes
  • Manages time effectively, communicates well with others, exhibits a positive attitude and a team-oriented spirit, and strives to continuously improve business processes and contribute to the company’s overall success
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implements RRD’s policies and procedures along with appropriate internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial information. Reports any fraud or illegal acts to Group Controller, Group Vice President, and Corporate as appropriate. Champions the effective operation of strong internal controls. This includes compliance with and adherence to controls for Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404
  • Provides appropriate financial operating information to related departmental managers, including winshare, working capital, sales, production, and profitability reporting in order to enable them to establish effective goals and monitor their department’s operating performance
  • Prepares monthly forecasting and annual budgets for their company as directed by their Group Vice President / Company President and Corporate
  • Understands risk management program, including types of business insurance coverage. Also identifies and coordinates any business insurance claims
  • Reviews / approves G/L Balance Sheet account reconciliations prepared by accounting staff and provides such information to corporate accounting personnel on a timely basis
  • Prepares / reviews analysis for investment in new equipment or disposition of idle/obsolete equipment as directed by company president, and in accordance with RRD PAR policy
  • Ensures the billing process is completed on a timely, accurate basis in accordance with RRD’s revenue recognition policies
  • 7 - 10 years relevant work experience including strong leadership, communication, and team building skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems. Knowledge of SAP, and Essbase preferred
  • Experience in the printing industry preferred
  • Strong manufacturing background a plus
  • Supervisory experience in a manufacturing profit center environment
  • Proven management-level skills in financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting and inventory valuation, with strong track record of accurate and timely financial reporting
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Conducts monthly closing procedures and prepares monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
  • Monitors SOX compliance of financial procedures
  • Directs the activities of the plant accounting staff
  • Oversees timely and accurate operation of all accounting functions including accounts payable, boat invoicing and General Ledger maintenance
  • Prepares financial budgets and forecasts financial performance on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis for submission to corporate management
  • Interprets division goals, creates cascading plant goals for various levels of management, and creates scorecards to monitor execution
  • Participates in pricing of product and development of standard costing
  • Prepares & analyzes internal reporting of plant performance and takes action accordingly
  • Analyzes cost changes and assists in management of contribution margin over the product lifecycle
  • Researches and analyzes labor and material usage and recommends strategies for continuous improvement
  • Keeps Plant Manager, staff managers and supervision informed of division's performance via oral presentations and written communication, and provides advice and training on all financial matters in one-on-one and/or group settings
  • Responds to plant and corporate management for special projects, financial reports and analysis
  • Monitors and enforces accounting systems and procedures, and revises as needed to ensure maximum internal control and utilization. Trains internal personnel on accounting policies and procedures as needed
  • Supervises disbursement of company funds to terms and in line with company policy
  • Assures fixed asset physical control and communicates to corporate headquarters all required information
  • Keeps abreast of current trends, practices and developments in the profession, and makes recommendations for implementation
  • Prepares required IRS and governmental reports and responds to inquiries
  • Maintains Plant Production Projection
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access
  • Knowledge of Oracle Financial Systems a plus
  • Licenses/Certifications: CPA or CMA preferred
  • Manufacturing environment experience preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Directs and manages all financial and accounting functions for the plant. Leads annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, and the management accounting/reporting process. Reviews and advises the management team on all financial/budgetary requirements and develops financial goals in partnership with plant and corporate leadership. Ensures that plant goals and initiatives are developed in line with company values, strategic goals, and business plans
  • Support plant/corporate Enabler (cost savings) programs toward goal of flat to declining
  • Provides financial leadership on all aspects of plant supply chain management. Effectively communicate financial risks and opportunities to plant management and corporate
  • Reviews control procedures over accounting and financial activities. Provides guidance to ensure that internal accounting controls are in place to protect company assets. Ensures an adequate system of internal control is maintained, and that general ledger accounts are correctly stated, maintains SOX compliance
  • Oversees preparation of the plants financial reporting. Analyze and report manufacturing efficiency variances and determine corrective action requirements. Ensures items are correctly classified and all reporting is prepared in accordance with GAAP
  • Support the mission of the IGS (Integrated Global Services) FP&A organization to ‘Transform the Way We Work’ through continuous improvement and streamlining of processes
  • Actively manages career development of direct reports, reviews performance, provides coaching and counseling as required to increase performance
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • 2+ Years General Accounting experience
  • 2+ Years Accounting Supervisory experience
  • 7 + Years total Accounting experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparation of weekly, monthly and quarterly financial forecasts and annual budgets
  • Month-end responsibilities to include inventory, accruals and revenue analysis
  • A/P approvals, coding and issue remediation
  • Reviewing and approving Reqs
  • Proactive financial analysis to understand the causes of variances to budget, forecast, prior year and trends
  • Creation of tracking metrics, key performance indicators and dashboard views for managing the business
  • Business analysis to assist sales and operations in decision making (customer profitability analysis)
  • May perform analysis of cost records to ascertain distribution of costs for various divisions of management and production
  • May classify labor, material and overhead costs to compute unit costs of products or services
  • Analyzes actual costs versus standard costs and prepares reports of variances
  • Prepares other reports and assists in special projects and analysis as required or requested by supervisor
  • Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 7-10 years of relevant work experience, which includes 3 to 7 years of management experience in multiple business functions, large teams (Commercial Print experience preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency
  • Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately
  • Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues
  • Strong computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows (emphasis on Excel), MAC and/ or learn specialized software to complete work assignments (CMS, JDE, Hagen experience a plus)
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Division / Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • 8+ years of experience
  • 3+ years of Management experience
  • Experience supporting an Executive from a Finance perspective
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage all financial areas for $100M manufacturing location
  • Prepare forecasts and budget for Greensboro manufacturing facilities
  • Participate in annual cost development, including labor and overhead rates
  • Prepare Capital Expenditure analysis/review
  • Supervise month end closing process
  • Maintain Strong Internal Control Environment
  • Provide financial oversight of inventory accuracy and control measures of performance
  • Understand plant operations and products and apply knowledge of costing, forecasting, budgeting, and general business management
  • Provide financial guidance to Site Director and Staff
  • Drive process improvement and lean manufacturing concepts to build quality products at lowest cost
  • Lead Plant Finance staff and ensure ongoing individual development
  • Prepare and present weekly and monthly results to Business Unit management
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA preferred
  • Experience in various financial disciplines (operations, costing, accounting, and financial planning)
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience in progressive accounting positions, previous plant controller in a manufacturing plant a must. Big 6 accounting firm / audit experience is a plus
  • Strong computer skills: proficient in Microsoft Office applications; ability to work with mainframe systems and data warehouses; SAP experience is a plus
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead the financial staff at the plant level & be accountable for plant level responsibilities including general accounting, cost accounting, business analysis, and financial reporting
  • Liaison with corporate financial staff as required
  • Prepare monthly & quarterly manufacturing financial statements and KPI’s
  • Prepare monthly & quarterly SOX compliance documentation as required
  • Assist in preparation of monthly & annual planning with plant management
  • Monitor & review systems & procedures in relation to financial reporting
  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations & maintain accuracy of financial data
  • Ensure that the facility is in compliance with accounting regulations, company policies & reporting requirements
  • Regularly review variances and work with plant operations to mitigate variances
  • Participate in cost roll planning, the annual cost roll process, and lead plant operations in reviewing and explaining cost roll results
  • Ensure proper inventory scrap, counting, obsolescence, and inventory valuation processes are followed at the site
  • Performs any other job duties as assigned
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
  • Ability to manage & develop staff
  • Ability to add; subtract, multiply & divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions & decimals
  • Ability to compute rate, ratio & percent
  • Ability to travel as required
  • Knowledge & skill of sound planning & organizational skills
  • Knowledge & proficiency in Excel, Microsoft Office, etc
  • Knowledge of JDE
  • Knowledge of shop safety as normally acquired through 6 months to 1 year of shop experience
  • Knowledge of occupational hazards & safety rules
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • The Controller will provide on a timely basis Management Reporting and Variance Analysis to both the PNO Site Director and Finance Director - Performance Products
  • Lead monthly financial close activities for plant
  • The Controller will lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for PNO
  • The Controller reviews all line items on the PNO Trial Balance. The Controller will ensure Sales, Cost of Sales, Manufacturing Costs, Working Capital, Fixed Assets, and other financial statement items within control of the PNO site are properly reflected in accordance with US GAAP
  • During and throughout the monthly close, the Controller will provide updates on PNO's financial results and explanations of variances for both the P&L statement and Balance Sheet to both the PNO Site Director and Finance Director - Performance Products
  • Continue to achieve SOX compliance, with all plant SOX requirements on time and in full
  • Review, analyze and approve capital projects
  • Participates in and completes company-required training programs
  • Participates in Environmental, Health and Safety initiatives as set forth by the company
  • Essential functions require presence in the workplace on a regular basis and an ability to work extra hours if needed. If applicable, ability to work overtime may be needed to ensure required staffing capacity to meet daily production objectives
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 5 + years related experience
  • Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs
  • Proficiency in SAP, understanding of Internal controls, good communication skills
  • Strong cost accounting skills
  • Communicates tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing, and maintains good working relationships with those encountered during the course of employment
  • Flexibility and adaptability to new instructions and/or dynamic organizational priorities is critical for success
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • University Education or equivalent, preferably in Finance
  • Local statutory knowledge (preferred)
  • Minimum 6/8 years of Finance experience (Costing/Accounting/Controlling); In-depth understanding of purchasing, manufacturing and supply chain processes within an FMCG organization
  • Well organized with good analytical, reporting and presentation skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skill
  • Proven track record of self-management and time management; an individual who sets an agenda for himself or herself and others, who is able to set priorities and make a difference
  • Proven drive for results
  • Ability to handle fast paced changing environment
  • Proven analytical and modelling skills; excellent decision making
  • Ability to analyze problems holistically and develop long term solutions vs short term fixes
  • Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial partners
  • Ability to work with different systems (SAP, BI, Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
  • Fluent in English and Turkish
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Regional Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Overseeing fixed asset control and reconciliation, including conducting the fixed asset physical inventory
  • Managing the capital project process at facility, including the reviewing and approving of capital project requests, identifying obsolescence and project expenses, preparing financial justifications and ensuring timely creation of assets in SAP
  • Preparing economic cost studies for projects concerning new or existing products, manufacturing processes, equipment, or facilities
  • Reviewing and auditing of internal control procedures in order to sustain Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) compliance and to manage and minimize financial risk at the facility
  • Supporting and leading the coordination of all plant internal and external financial and operational audits and addressing any audit findings with plant and divisional leadership
  • 5+ years of related accounting experience
  • 5+ years of experience as a plant controller in a product manufacturing environment; relevant experience in a cost accounting or a manufacturing supervisory role may be considered in lieu of controllership
  • Customer focused with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner
  • Proven operational leadership skills in implementing and supporting new ideas
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Understanding of Sarbanes Oxley and its application in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to solve problems and implement change
  • Computer skills: (MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, SAP and Hyperion Financial Management)
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with strong knowledge of cost accounting, financial planning & analysis and general ledger accounting within a manufacturing environment
  • Prior supervision of accounting staff as an Accounting Manager, Plant Controller, or Financial Analyst
  • Prior experience with forecast and budget development
  • Six sigma green belt status preferred, but not required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead plant accounting staff
  • Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and within time requirements
  • Maintain general ledger and related general accounting processes
  • Manage month, quarter and year end closing activities – preparing and posting journal entries, reviewing manufacturing expenses, completing account reconciliations
  • Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments
  • Document processes and implement standard work within plant
  • Team with plant controller colleagues to drive standard work across the plants
  • Development and management of personnel
  • Collaborate with plant manager and leadership team to meet P&L and working capital targets
  • Support fixed asset capital spending and tracking requirements
  • Develop forecasts and budgets
  • Ensure accurate and timely business transaction recording in the ERP system, including Accounts Payable, Payroll, Inventory, and Fixed Assets
  • Maintain plant internal accounting controls to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
  • Document and understand ERP/MRP systems
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • Must have at least seven years of specific relevant work experience
  • Demonstrates strong understanding and utilization of sound accounting controls and practices
  • Demonstrated leadership and managerial abilities
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, & PowerPoint
  • Solid interpersonal skills to effectively interact at all levels, across functions
  • Ability to conceptualize and to think strategically
  • Demonstrated ability to lead change, ability to adjust to quickly changing business needs
  • Strong grasp of information technology applications
  • Capable of presenting financial data to the business leadership team
  • Manufacturing finance experience required (e.g., cost accounting, plant experience)
  • Experience with SOX controls auditing processes desired
  • Experience in partnering with business leaders on developing and driving global initiatives
  • High Level interpersonal and leadership skills; must be able to influence and coach across multiple levels within the company and locations; including establishing global partnerships
  • Ability to staff and develop an effective and capable team
  • Demonstrated understanding of regulatory environments
  • Demonstrated business acumen
  • Change management leadership capability
  • Experience with acquisition integration preferred
  • Strong proficiency with Microsoft Suite and other ERP systems, such as Oracle
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Accounting Manager / Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Business
  • 5-8+ years of cost/plant/manufacturing accounting experience
  • Ability to train and supervise Accounting staff if need be
  • *Please e-mail resume with references and salary history directly to Charles Stevenson at charles.stevenson@roberthalf.com Charles(dot)Stevenson(at)roberthalf(dot)com . If previously registered with Robert Half Finance, please contact your recruiter and refer to this Job Order#00350-0008999051
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage all accounting related responsibilities for the location including Month end close - ie. GL, AR, AP, collections, and cost accounting
  • Prepare and present financial statements and related reports to upper management regularly
  • Create and maintain budgets and forecasts
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare pro-forma analysis for new products
  • Cost and price all new products as requested by functional departments
  • Utilize cost accounting data to perform product-line analysis in determining profitability
  • Complete margin analysis on various discount structures as requested
  • Prepare make vs. buy analysis
  • Prepare ROI analysis on capital expenditures
  • Prepare other financial models as requested
  • Knowledge of cost accounting procedures and practices
  • Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley act
  • Ability to work with complex financial models
  • Advanced knowledge of personal computer applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
  • Understand and follow complex oral and written instructions
  • Prioritize work responsibilities efficiently
  • Exercise good judgment and accept personal responsibility
  • Demonstrate the skills to work with co-workers, upper management, shop personnel and Communicate changes and ideas effectively (written and oral)
  • Ability to complete work in an accurate and timely fashion while facing tight deadlines
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the Plant Controller position in the Newberry, SC plant. This position will lead the management, reporting and planning of the plants financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities will include budgeting, financial analysis, managing the monthly close process, financial reporting and helping to drive plant productivity. In addition, the Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring a strong internal control environment in compliance with Kraft Heinz's policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley. This position reports to the Associate Director of Manufacturing Finance and indirectly into the Plant Manager
  • This role will report and present the manufacturing operation's financial results, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
  • Manage month-end close process within SAP
  • Reconcile Plant Balance Sheet accounts
  • Manage & maintain plant financial team-site
  • Provide cost forecasting and analysis, productivity pipeline accuracy and analysis
  • Provide thought leadership and insight on achievement of plant key performance metrics with a strong focus on cost reduction and improved operating efficiencies
  • Conduct self-assessment audits and manage all internal/external audits
  • Build and maintain financial standards (financial BOMS)
  • Identify and initiate process improvements
  • Lead corporate initiatives within the plant. Support Business Unit Finance as required with respect to projects including capital appropriations, new product development, and plant utilization/capacity/asset management issues
  • Provide financial support and tools for the Lean Six Sigma Teams
  • Manage and develop 5 direct reports
  • B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance
  • Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, product costing, and systems
  • Minimum 6 years of experience in Finance or Accounting Management
  • Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
  • Orientation towards details and result driven; proactive and self-starter
  • Extensive practical systems knowledge (SAP/Other Costing Systems, advanced Excel)
  • Demonstrated Project and Change Management abilities
  • Professional accounting designation CPA, CMA, CGA and/or MBA in Accounting/Finance would be an asset
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  • People - Champions and actively participates in the facilitation of the following initiatives for the facility: Eaton Values, Ethics, Diversity, APEX, OCA, High Performance work teams and recognition programs (E-STAR)
  • Health and Safety - Champions and actively participates in the following environmental health and safety initiatives: MESH, ISO14001, and other safety / environmental programs established for the facility for a safe work environment. Ensures that all direct reports are trained in the applicable environmental, health and safety practices. As a member of the leadership team, acts as a champion for plant Safety
  • Quality – Champions and actively participates in the following quality initiatives / programs: Eaton Quality System (EQS), TS16949, and etc
  • Plant Performance - Collaborates in the development and execution of facility profit plan objectives, the High 5 metrics and other balanced scorecards. Champions and actively participates in the Continuous Improvement Framework (CIF) and Eaton Business System (EBS)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or Economics from an accredited institution is required
  • A minimum of 5 years of Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience
  • Master’s Degree in Business ore a related field
  • A demonstrated ability to make work exciting, engaging and meaningful
  • Technical knowledge in all areas of Accounting: financial, cost, industrial, etc
  • Knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems and appropriate controls including Budget Preparation, Profit Planning, and Capital Expenditure Management
  • Knowledge of manufacturing operations: production control, purchasing, engineering and quality control
  • Ability to teach, train and develop personnel in accounting department
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, coordinate and direct the financial function
  • Advise and counsel plant manager and plant leadership staff on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions
  • Daily leadership and participation in tiered meetings that support meeting short- and long-term objectives
  • Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results
  • Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances
  • Review, analyze and evaluate financial data and information for accuracy, consistency and transparency
  • Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant
  • Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, division, and corporate management and cost control
  • Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities
  • Ownership of account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems
  • Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting. Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet Eaton’s requirements
  • Provide leadership and support for the Balance Sheet Review process
  • Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities
  • Compliance with corporate policy, including SOX
  • Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to Division and Aerospace Group management approval
  • Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs
  • Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all significant capital investments
  • Manage hiring, training and development of plant financial staff
  • Manage the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability
  • Monitor and provides opportunities to support continuously improving Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization / Flex Productivity. Support other Operations initiatives including EBE, MESH, ELSS and other BPI efforts
  • Ensures that the appropriate plant quality policy and system are thoroughly implemented in the finance function
  • Ensure all finance responsibilities are defined and communicated throughout the plant with specific responsibilities and appropriate timing
  • Ensures the deployment of finance standard work
  • Support the development of government rates and ensure compliance with specific government accounting standards, as applicable including the development of Disclosure Statements, FPRs (as applicable)
  • Lead ad hoc projects as required
  • Support Corporate, Sector & Group team as required to ensure Group, statutory, and fiscal accounts are prepared timely and accurately in compliance with US GAAP, SOX, corporate guidance, legal, and fiscal regulations
  • Support Commercial analysis and activities with both suppliers and customers
  • Support Lean activities to ensure optimum efficiencies are achieved, cost-out opportunities identified, and the financial impact accurately recorded
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and local statutory requirements
  • Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports
  • Strong analytical and thinking skills; Intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
  • Understanding of global business issues
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparing detailed monthly forecasts for the full year based upon production drivers and key metrics at the facility
  • Leading a weekly review of prior week and month-to-date estimates versus budget and forecast with plant management team
  • Assisting with month-end close of the general ledger including preparing and posting journal entries, overseeing accurate account reconciliations, and preparing monthly financial reports
  • Providing analysis of plant financial data to quantify cost savings opportunities and to support Operations with implementing cost reduction initiatives in order to improve EBITDA
  • Improving the effectiveness of ERP system including documentation of procedures, processes, and training plant personnel
  • Assisting in the preparation of the annual manufacturing budget and standard costs
  • Ensuring adherence to cycle count procedures and improve inventory control
  • Participating in fixed asset control and reconciliation, including fixed asset physical inventory
  • 5+ years in accounting and finance roles in a manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years of experience as a plant controller in a product manufacturing environment; relevant experience in a cost accounting or manufacturing supervisory role may be considered in lieu of controllership requirement
  • Ability to link operational metrics to financial performance
  • Ability to manage rapidly changing priorities
  • Excellent skills of Microsoft Office and must be expert with Excel
  • CMA, CPA, and/or MBA
  • Experience with startup of manufacturing facility or production line
  • Repetitive manufacturing experience
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  • Oversee monthly financial close, reports and certify financial results in support full SOX compliance
  • Provide financial guidance and analysis to plant operations in support of day-to-day financial management and long term business planning
  • Work with the plant management team to develop and implement business plan objectives
  • Oversee CAR preparations and reviews
  • Develop and monitors operating budgets; develops and implements reports required for cost control, operating plans, and forecasts
  • Perform controllership duties to ensure accurate statement of finances, and maintain adequate custody of company assets. Function as local audit liaison with responsibility for internal control
  • Perform financial and operations analysis of plant functions. Analyze operating variances; develop and implement corrective procedures for plant operations
  • Through delegates review ongoing cycle count of inventory as necessary, to support accurate statement of inventory
  • Manage payroll/time keeping function
  • Oversee and/or perform necessary procedures to ensure the accuracy of cost standards development
  • Initiate and conducts annual budgeting process, including; preparation of templates, distribution of preliminary information, working with managers in documenting budgeted line items, and consolidating department budgets
  • Initiate, develop, and monitor new ideas and views on financial reporting, production improvements and fiscal controls
  • Personally or through delegates, review and analyze appropriate cost impact of all engineering change orders processed
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree is required
  • A Master’s degree is preferred
  • CPA or CMA designation is preferred
  • A minimum of 5 years of finance and/or accounting experience is required
  • Prior people management experience is strongly preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment performing cost accounting duties is preferred
  • Must have strong financial analysis and systems skills
  • Advanced excel skills preferred
  • Must possess the ability to partner with people at all levels of the organization and have strong communication, interpersonal and influencing skills
  • Up to 10% travel required
  • This position is located in Irving, TXGeneral Accounting
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain standard costs for all raw materials, WIP and finished goods processes
  • Develop/ maintain daily/ weekly/ monthly manufacturing cost & inventory reporting
  • Oversee physical inventory/ cycle counting
  • Analyze inventory reporting by product and process
  • Examine and review unusual cost records and ensure cost data is allocated correctly
  • Support Internal/ External Auditors as needed
  • Support Monthly closing process, including journal entries
  • Support all cost savings plans
  • Support Plant management in all financial reporting
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Work with Plant Controller in overseeing plant costs and oversee the P&L
  • Plan, organize, direct and run optimum daily operations to exceed customer expectations
  • Plan and implement production and maintenance scheduling
  • Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
  • Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
  • Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
  • Develop adequate safety program and implement
  • Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
  • Order, schedule and plan raw materials
  • 10+ years experience working in the plastics industry
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA/MS/CMA/CPA is desirable with emphasis on continuing education in all areas of accounting and finance
  • 6 – 10 years’ progressive experience working in a financial business environment, including the areas of financial analysis, cost and inventory accounting along with at least 2 years of plant/manufacturing experience
  • Solid product costing and general ledger systems experience
  • Solid spreadsheet, management and accounting information systems and data base PC skills, including experience with an ERP system and advanced Excel skills
  • Understand internal control concepts and GAAP/IFRS standards
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to foster positive relationships with all levels within the organization
  • Good planning and organization skills with the ability to work autonomously
  • Understands advanced management accounting concepts, e.g. Activity based costing, target costing, value chain analyses
  • Experience leading internal and external audits
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Senior Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participate in the preparation of Strategies, Plans, Annual Budgets and Monthly Forecasts
  • Perform economic evaluations and coordinate the interaction of manufacturing plans in the overall company budget
  • Analyze and evaluate the economical aspects of the operational activities related to process and conversion costs, specifically salary and hourly manning levels, MDC related costs, gain sharing programs, service contracts, utility price increases, health care programs and capital investment proposals to improve the overall profitability of the plant
  • Review and evaluate the effectiveness of profit improvement proposals and programs
  • Develop planning, budgeting and accounting systems to ensure accurate evaluation of economic aspects of the company
  • Perform other duties as directed by the Plant Manager
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred
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Plant Controller / Werkscontroller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, coordinate and performs financial functions, including profit planning, budgetary controls, cost accounting, general accounting and cost estimating
  • Ensures accurate and timely recording and reporting of operating results
  • Provides financial analysis, interpretation of variances from budgets, and advice to management
  • Coordinates and is responsible for the preparation of budgets and forecasts and participates in the strategic planning for the plant
  • Ensures adherence to standard accounting principles and practices in US GAAP and local legal requirements (HGB). In addition, has also responsibility for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, controls and mitigations
  • Directs the development, preparation and implementation of accounting procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the operation
  • Ensure implementation and compliance with all government procurement regulations
  • Coordinate expenditure requests, including review and approvals
  • Analyze and forecast results of alternative courses of action to assist management in short and long term planning
  • Maintains an environment of strong controls and prepares alternative scenarios to overcome potential risks or issues
  • Other duties as link to Payroll under Financial controls
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Business Administration Experience of minimum five years of cost accounting in a manufacturing environment, including the preparation of the monthly P&L and Balance Sheet
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include word processing and spreadsheet software (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point)
  • Knowledge German HGB and US GAAP
  • Understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley regulation and controls
  • Knowledge of integrated computer manufacturing and ERP systems, preferable SAP
  • German and English language fluency is required
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Manager, Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Active site leader for all financial matters and supporting all site objectives (safety, capital spending/analysis, and manufacturing improvement opportunities)
  • Coordinates the annual standard cost updates for the sector, including analyzing cost updates within the product lines
  • Oversee and ensure accurate product costing and support “new” product costing (Material Master, BOM’s, Recipe, and Rate Routings)
  • Leads monthly closing activity in conjunction with the Accounting Team, and communicate results effectively to management
  • Special projects as assigned
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Implements RRD’s policies and procedures along with appropriate internal controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets and accuracy of financial information. Reports any fraud or illegal acts to Finance Director and Corporate as appropriate. Champions the effective operation of strong internal controls. This includes compliance with and adherence to controls for Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404
  • Provides appropriate financial operating information to related departmental managers, including working capital, sales, production, and profitability reporting in order to enable them to establish effective goals and monitor their department’s operating performance
  • Prepares monthly forecasting and annual budgets for their company as directed
  • Must have strong manufacturing background
  • RR Donnelley will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Ordinance
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Successively progressive experience as a Plant Controller in a manufacturing and distribution operation or division with revenues of $100+ million
  • 6+ years of hands-on manufacturing accounting experience in cost and inventory accounting, and improving manufacturing cost and inventory systems
  • Demonstrated strong analytical capability to understand the inter-relationships between sales, operating and cost data, and balance sheet to identify operational problems, and to analyze variances from planned results
  • Successfully ability to influence and participate as part of the plant management team and to serve as an innovative sounding board for other members of the team
  • Successful ability to influence and participate as part of the plant management team and to serve as an innovative sounding board for other members of the team
  • Demonstrated ability to manage & implement programs to reduce working capital for a significantly-sized business
  • Successful experience developing and motivating staff
  • MS Excel proficiency (intermediate to advanced level)
  • Management accounting in “lean manufacturing” organizations preferred
  • Prefer experience in inter-company and multi-currency transactions
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide financial decision support, analysis, reports, and training to Site Leader as member of Site Leadership Team
  • Serve as liaison for ES Division finance functions/needs and administer finance policies
  • Train, support, and give direction to reporting associates
  • Understand the development of standard costs and analysis of production variances
  • Ensure local inventory is accurate and prepare monthly reconciliations
  • Actively seek to improve systems which support financial closing, analyses, and needs of other departments
  • Identify and drive cost reduction opportunities and prepare analyses related to manufacturing performance
  • Develop and maintain KPIs to ensure sustainment of the plants financial priorities
  • Support Site Leadership Team in the preparation of department budgets, develop budgeted standard cost by product, and coordinate information for the annual budget
  • Ensure ES Division accounting policies and procedures are maintained in accordance with GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
  • Ad-hoc projects and analysis
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Plant Controller, Sweet Flavors N-amboy Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage cost performance process for the Amboy manufacturing site
  • Manage purchasing and labor practices in order to keep costs within specified budget while maintaining production schedules
  • Responsible for maintaining up-to-date standard costing system with monthly updates
  • Develop improved reports on raw materials and labor costs for management
  • Work as a project leader with business unit controllers on cross-business issues
  • Supervise inventory control personnel
  • Strong analytical skills in cost analysis and accounting
  • Experience with month-end accounting close process in a manufacturing environment
  • Seven + years of experience in a finance or accounting role, with experience in a manufacturing environment. Extensive involvement in budgeting, forecasting, month end reporting and inventory valuation
  • Team player in working with the plant and business units' cross functional teams
  • Proven experience in working with business unit management teams to drive improved cost performance
  • Ability to travel up to 20% to the Hoffman Estates Business Unit office
  • Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance
  • At least 5 years of experience in cost analysis/accounting
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance, CPA or CMA desired, MBA desirable
  • Familiar with PRISM preferred and major ERP accounting software
  • 7 to 10 years experience in increasingly responsible assignments in a manufacturing industry
  • Budgeting/forecastingEEO/AA/M/F/Veteran/Disabled
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • We are seeking qualified candidates to fill the Plant Controller position in the New Ulm, MN plant, with coverage responsibilities for the Albany, MN plant. This position will lead the management, reporting and planning of both the New Ulm and Albany financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities will include budgeting, financial analysis, managing the monthly close process, financial reporting and helping to drive plant productivity. In addition, the Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring a strong internal control environment in compliance with Kraft Heinz's policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley. This position reports to the Associate Director of Manufacturing Finance and indirectly into the Plant Managers
  • Manage & maintain plant financial KPIs and metrics
  • Provide financial support and tools for the CI teams
  • Manage and develop 3 direct reports
  • B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance or equivalent
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct the following plant financial activities: Budget and Forecast, Cost Accounting, General Accounting, and Fixed Assets
  • Perform analysis of manufacturing variances, and reporting of results
  • Sarbanes/Oxley Testing, Compliance, and Remediation
  • Partner with Supply Chain to ensure inventory accuracy and report metrics
  • Supervise, issue and analyze plant operating plans, statistical records and other reports to assist the Senior Director, Operations in controlling actual plant performance
  • Preparation of the annual budget for each assigned facility/facilities
  • Coordinate the monthly Profit and Lost (P+L) forecasts for assigned facility/facilities. Report results to plant and division
  • Coordinate and prepare capital spending requisitions
  • Monitor compliance to policies and internal controls
  • Recruit, train, develop and lead staff to accomplish goals, adhere to policies and maintain a quality culture
  • Knowledge of accounting principles and the practice of cost accounting. Knowledge of budget preparation. Skills to evaluate internal control methods. Skills in assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks. Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel. Good communication skills
  • An industrial setting
  • All GAAP and regulations
  • Manufacturing accounting experience preferred
  • Must have excellent analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
  • Good interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with employees in all levels of the
  • Organization is critical
  • Must possess good negotiating and conflict resolution skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Material cost analysis and tracking as well as asset management and asset transfer
  • Forecasting, budget planning, and variance analysis for P&L and B/S accounts of the plant
  • Performing cost center control, including cost centre accounting, cost accounting, cost savings review and tracking
  • Tracking and reporting of KPI’s (balanced score card) and permanent financial analysis with corrective actions initiated and follow-up
  • Track the action plans which are in place and initiate new ones if needed by triggering the Plant management and team with the appropriate analysis
  • Work on TEOA Finance projects
  • Coach the departments and the management team in terms of financial issues, the FCST process, and be first contact point for financial issues
  • Provide analysis and information to the local plant team to drive progress and improvements in all areas
  • Tool shop reporting and analysis, and capitalization of tooling projects
  • University degree (economics or controlling preferred). Internationally recognized accounting qualification (CPA, ACA, or ACMA) is a plus
  • 3+ years experience in various Controlling and Finance assignments
  • At least 2 years experience in a manufacturing company
  • Experience from a multinational matrix organization is a plus
  • Accurate, systematic, and independent work style
  • Ability to form successful working relationships quickly at all levels
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Comfortable to work in a fast-paced, international matrix organisation
  • Strong nose for talent development
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities. Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with Eaton financial policies and US GAAP, and maintain SOX controls
  • Develop and lead plant profit plan and monthly forecasts, including development and alignment of plant objectives and deployment of top-down goals
  • Manage the deployment of cost saving projects and other programs to drive cost out, improve productivity, and reduce working capital, and increase profitability and operating cash flow. Monitors and provides regular feedback on productivity and cost out metrics and drives accountability to deliver results
  • Provide direction to operations and leadership teams in pursuit of business goals and objectives. Proactively identify, quantify, and manage risks & opportunities
  • Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results. Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable trends and variances
  • Review, analyze and evaluate financial data and information for accuracy, consistency, and transparency. Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant
  • Establish strong relationship with peers across the operations and functional finance teammates within Eaton
  • Evaluate plant capital appropriation requests, prepare financial models and business cases through collaboration with cross-functional team, and present investment requests to management to secure funding. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all significant capital investments
  • Own account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves (E&O, warranty). Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all involved personnel to ensure processes and account reconciliations meet Eaton’s requirements
  • Ensures that the appropriate plant quality policy and Eaton Business System (EBS) are implemented in the finance function. Ensure all finance responsibilities are defined and communicated throughout the plant with specific responsibilities and appropriate timing. Ensures the deployment of finance standard work
  • Fosters an environment which promotes Eaton’s goals, values and philosophy, encourages continuous improvement and builds customer relationships
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration from an accredited institution is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Accounting and/or Finance
  • Advanced Excel user with the ability to create Vlookups and pivot tables
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
  • SAP and Hyperion HFM skills
  • Strong financial analysis, planning, forecasting and reporting experience
  • Solid working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Working knowledge of pronouncements of external regulatory bodies: Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, IRS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc
  • Leadership and sense of urgency: ability to drive to positive results in a complex environment
  • Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented
  • Acts as a business partner; sees the big picture and works through ambiguity and change
  • Exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and working under pressure
  • Superior analytical thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
  • Strong experience developing people
  • Effective interpersonal skills with customer service, front line leaders, managers, and other stakeholders
  • Advanced computer knowledge with MS Office Applications
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Development of annuals goals that align with plant/company goals
  • Development and compliance with all company policies required to ensure consistent financial reporting, accurate reporting of asset values, and safeguarding of all company assets
  • Support of the Sarbanes-Oxley reporting and audit functions for the facility and ensuring compliance to SOX controls and Financial Policies in place
  • Management of the annual plant physical inventory (raw material, WIP and Finished Goods). Assisting the auditors (internal or external) with their review
  • Support of the annual plant accounting audit, internal and external. Preparation of all pre-audit schedules
  • Review of all plant capital requests, including review of DCF analysis
  • Management of an annual Fixed Asset cycle-count
  • Work with operations to complete a weekly plant financial scorecard and associated analysis Provide commentary at weekly review meeting
  • Review weekly yield results with operations and request explanation for all material variances
  • Completion of the plant month end closing. This includes the publication of the monthly Operational Review packet with analysis. Support the plant manager at monthly meetings
  • Management of the hourly payroll processing
  • Work with operations and procurement to develop the plant AOP
  • Monthly spending schedules by department
  • Capital spending plan by project
  • Development and analysis of product cost standards, including maintenance of BOM
  • Allocation of costs to work centers and ultimately to case costs
  • Analysis of new raw material costs
  • Formulation and yield variance calculations
  • Development of financial bridges to previous AOP and LE
  • Completion of the AOP review presentation and all standard reports
  • Work with operations and procurement to develop quarterly forecasts (LE)
  • Creation of monthly variances schedule
  • Completion of LE reviews presentation and all standard reports
  • Support the Plant Manager in all financial decisions or special assignments
  • Proven management skills to manage a team of 2 to 3 Financial Analysts/Cost Manager
  • Strong ability to lead by influence and work across all functions of the business
  • Knowledge of all SOX and GAAP requirements
  • Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, and Accounting software
  • Ability to work with individuals at various levels in the organization
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the manufacturing accounting processes, standard cost variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, inventory transactions, journal entry review, SOX compliance and accounting policy adherence
  • Manage the plants annual budget and interim forecasting (LE) process for the plant ensuring requirements are understood and communicated, timetables are met, bridges for period changes are complete, standards are accurate and analysis is complete
  • Measure and track performance against the Plan standards, operating plan, LE targets, and conversion costs
  • Manage the financial reporting process in a complete and timely manner to include the weekly scorecard, monthly manufacturing cost reports, monthly operations review, and capital spending report
  • Provide financial support, analysis, and advice to manufacturing management as directed by the Regional Finance Director to include BPCS support, cost accounting, cost analysis, capital project analysis etc
  • Manufacturing finance must be involved in a collaborative manner with the plant operations team; analysis must be complete and timely
  • Assists in the identification and support of productivity projects and analyzing operational growth
  • Work closely with Plant CI team to help identify, determine the benefit of, and implement cost improvement intiatives driven by capital spending, continuous improvement and repatriation projects
  • 4 plus years' progressive accounting/finance related experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Must have strong Excel and Microsoft PC software expertise, standard cost system and variance analysis, BPCS experience a definite plus
  • Must be able to work within a team environment and develop respect through providing excellent financial insights, direction, and advice to the manufacturing team
  • Supervise accounting personnel at the plant
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience
  • 1+ years in a Controller role
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • SOX and/or Compliance knowledge
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide supervision and guidance to the Cost Accounting and plant financial accounting. Supervise preparation of monthly corporate financial information required to prepare financial statements
  • Preparation of Minnesota monthly cost review report. Provide to Senior Management with appropriate financial support and explanations. Work closely with other departmental groups on solving problems and making recommendations involving accounting systems and financial planning
  • Support tax functions performed at Medivators. Calculate and provide cost information required for the year end return
  • Maintain the integrity of the Cost Accounting system and the integrity of the Manage 2000 Enterprise Resource Planning system
  • Support senior management in the preparation of any required cost information utilized in the analysis of various business ventures
  • Prepare and review the plant related 10K/Q SEC reports and other regulatory agency filings in conjunction with finance management
  • Maintain all required internal control documentation required under section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxely Act and ensure the Plymouth site is in compliance
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Financial reporting preparation including plant performance related to production, fixed and variable spending, productivity, etc
  • Material cost analysis and reporting
  • Forecasting, budget planning, and variance analysis for P&L and balance sheet accounts
  • Cost center spending control
  • Tracking and reporting of KPI’s (balanced score card) within the plant
  • Ad hoc financial analyses as required
  • S-OX and Financial Policy audit support (external and internal) as required
  • Make-versus-buy analysis support
  • Educate the operating team regarding financial matters
  • Fixed Asset control and reporting including the analysis and preparation of Capital Expenditure Requests (CER’s)
  • Development of standard costing for manufacturing and managing the Costing group
  • Key business partnership to Plant Manager and Global Director of Operations
  • Accounting, Finance BS Degree, CPA preferred
  • 3 to 5 years experience in various Controlling and Finance assignments
  • Experience in statistical analysis and financial modeling
  • Independent work style
  • Comfortable to work in a fast-paced organization
  • SAP knowledge a requirement
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversight of the general ledger including hands-on with the month end close
  • Financial statement preparation and strategic analysis
  • Cost analysis, absorption and tracking
  • Supply business metrics and KPI's
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably a Master's degree
  • Minimum of eight years of experience in accounting including at least three years in a management role
  • Logistics or manufacturing industry experience preferred
  • SAP software preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintains accurate records of all assets, liabilities and plant transactions in accordance with procedures and direction from the corporate controller’s office
  • Prepares and maintains cost standards for all products produced
  • Measures productivity savings
  • Forecasts manufacturing variances
  • Manages and coordinates the preparation of departmental and plant-wide budgets, forecasts, and operating reports
  • Coordinates the preparation of the annual Capital Budget and related financial justification, expenditure control, and objective analysis
  • Adopts Corporate Accounting policies, practices and instructions for the plant accounting needs and control, complying with corporate practices
  • Ensures that all reports, accounting data and monthly closings are completed to meet Operations and Corporate due dates
  • Takes joint responsibility with the Plant Manager for the planning, taking, controlling and reporting physical inventory counts
  • Prepares financial justifications for capital requests
  • Works with the Team Leader in meeting all corporate reporting requirements
  • Plays a key role in assisting Plant Management in driving productivity savings to budgeted commitments
  • Assists with internal/external audits
  • Hires, trains and supervises accounting personnel
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
  • Forecasting, planning and analyzing business results
  • Complying with Arconic and business unit financial reporting requirements
  • Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities. #LI-RB1
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of 5 years of finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Progressive working experience in an accounting organization preferably with a public company
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Must be able to multitask in a deadline driven environment
  • Ability to manage large amounts of confidential information and interact with people at all levels of the organization
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provides meaningful financial analysis support as a member of the plant management team
  • Ensures compliance with global financial policies and procedures, including US GAAP and local reporting requirements. Maintains an adequate system of internal controls
  • Leads the development and management of the budget, including ongoing variance analysis
  • Leads the weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual consolidated actual reporting and forecasting requirements including detail monthly variance reporting (Causal Analysis, Etc.)
  • Consolidates the business plan at the site level and provides regular feedback on progress against the plan
  • Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the site and business unit, including its various locations along with corporate financial management, other functions, and the Salem Shared Services Center
  • Provides adequate controls for the plants inventory valuation (cost accounting principals)
  • May supervise the work of 1 or more financial analysts or accountants
  • O Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or related field. MBA or CPA preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct financial and cost accounting support for entire facility
  • Serve as liaison for Division finance functions/needs and administer finance policies
  • Generation and review of daily, weekly, and monthly plant metrics, including labor, overhead, scrap and throughput variance analysis
  • Month-end close responsibilities in the areas of labor entries and accruals, inventory reconciliations, material COS, overhead analysis, and transfer pricing. Ensure all accounting conforms with GAAP, company policy and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation
  • Provide support and guidance on development of plant product costs, annual operating plan, and periodic forecasts
  • Review and tracking of plant productivity projects coordinating with plant personnel on optimizing results
  • Inventory control in the WIP areas and providing support for physical inventories and perpetual transactions
  • Support development of plant capital budgets and development of individual capital authorization requests (coordinating with plant management)
  • Support building operations on inventory accuracy
  • Five or more years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory experience in a cost accounting position. Ability to build a strong team – and contribute to the growth and development and others
  • Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Access, and standard cost / inventory systems
  • Must possess a sense of urgency and have a great work ethic
  • Strong project management experience
  • Ability to interact with all levels of associates and work in a team environment
  • Good planning and organizational skills combined with good written and oral communication skills
  • Must be dependable and trustworthy
  • Prior Plant accounting experience
  • Familiarity with Oracle
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  • Business School with a Finance degree or Bachelors degree in Finance
  • Plant controlling experience is a plus
  • English required
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Plant Controller to K Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1) Responsible for all aspects of the month end close including the preparation of account reconciliations, the analysis of P&L fluctuations and the reporting of monthly financial statements
  • 2) Provide the financial leadership and decision support analysis necessary to maintain and improve profit margins
  • 3) Monitor and account for all capital projects, including the timely capture of all project commitments and the presentation of projections against budget to senior managers
  • 4) Oversee adherence to accounting policies in consultation with the corporate finance team
  • 5) Coordinate the plant�s annual budget process as well as monthly and quarterly revenue and profitability forecasting
  • 6) Participate in review and enhancement to internal controls, accounting policies, and business processes
  • 7) Perform standard and ad hoc analyses for Finance Director and Cement Manufacturing senior management
  • 8)Other tasks as assigned
  • 1) B.A. /B.S. in Accounting or Finance required
  • 2)Minimum of 5 years� experience in manufacturing organization
  • 3Previous plant controllership
  • 4)Ability to drive business operating results
  • 5)Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop, interpret, and report financial information for the Asheboro operations in a timely manner to global operations, corporate finance and local management in compliance with specified requirements. Serve as a member of the operations management team and partner with site management in making financially sound business decisions
  • Detailed analysis, review and tracking of all transfer out projects that are under the scope of Asheboro Operations
  • Maintain the integrity of the plant's accounting books and such other records as are necessary to meet external and management reporting requirements
  • Analyzes financials including P&L, balance sheet, and working capital for area of responsibility; monitors and manages results vs. Plan and forecasts for normal Operations but also for Transfers activities
  • Provide timely reviews and analysis of actual financial results of the business, vs. plan, forecast and prior periods to upper management and peers. Completes financial roll forward analyses for quarter and YTD results calls
  • Leveraging the site ERP system, analyze all significant work order variances as incurred. Perform pareto analyses to identify the root causes of variances, and help direct activities to improve plant cost base
  • Understand ERP system set-ups, calculations, and postings of manufacturing performance and identify/correct system issues as necessary to preserve integrity of financial results
  • Maintain and develop key performance measures and tracking systems for the plant to measure progress and identify focus areas for improvement
  • Coordinates, reviews, analyzes and summarizes components of the budget, quarterly and monthly forecast processes including cost of production, factory expense budgets and variances. Prepares financial metrics and financial packages as necessary
  • Partners with site Operations Management to develop cost reduction and supply chain improvement strategies to meet short and long term objectives of the business
  • Provides framework for strong internal control environment to protect human, tangible, and intangible assets of the business. Perform an audit function where needed to assure reporting systems and processes are being followed on a consistent basis and within the company policies
  • Partners with site Operations Management and with Restructuring Team to provide accurate financial information supporting transfers activities
  • Maintains compliance with principles of accepted employee conduct and ethics per Teleflex Medical policy and as specified in departmental policies and procedures
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Higher level education desired or CPA, CMA certification
  • Five to six years' experience in Cost Accounting with a manufacturing enterprise
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Analyze financial data, draw sound conclusions, and recommend effective courses of action
  • Proficient in the use of large ERP systems and their application to finance administration, preferably SAP
  • Proficient with personal productivity applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Report Writing, etc
  • High degree of initiative to understand results, forecasts and future planning
  • Understands theory, principles and practices of general finance, accounting, budgeting, financial planning and cost accounting as applied to reporting and planning
  • Experience with manufacturing production transfers preferred
  • Strong leadership & communications skills. Ability to manage and develop financial team members
  • Demonstrated ability of managing across a matrix organization. Experience in change management desired
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relations with those contacted in the workplace. Deal tactfully and persuasively with others in controversial situations
  • Able to travel domestically
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct the preparation of annual plant budgets, and periodic feedback on present performance to budget
  • Coordinate the annual plant standard cost recalculation and variation reporting
  • Supervise through staff, the accounts payable, payroll, fixed assets, accounts receivable, financial reporting, cost accounting and inventory control functions
  • Provide plant and divisions with accurate and timely financial data (i.e. Forecast of plant performance, day-to-day analysis)
  • Supervise, develop and provide feedback and direction to staff of employees
  • Evaluate and assess capital spending, CPA/CPJ justifications
  • Partner with plant functions to analyze and support investments and new business initiatives
  • Manage the internal control platform and the fulfillment of financial regulations
  • Interface with local governments’ institutions and agencies for any financial, legal and regulation aspects
  • Review Contract for proper accounting treatment
  • Manage cash management of the facility
  • May manage non-finance functions in plant such as Purchasing, Materials Management and IT
  • Demonstration of key finance competencies and qualifications and typically 9 or more years of experience with emphasis on cost and budgeting
  • 5+years’ experience in management
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience with emphasis on cost and budgeting
  • Strong analytical skills, decision making capabilities and knowledge of GAAP accounting principles, tax and treasure accounting
  • Strong interpersonal skills and an effective cross-functional communicator
  • Ability to contribute ideas to address business issues
  • Working knowledge of PC applications
  • Good at managing others – established and communicate expectations, motivate individuals and provide honest and specific feedback
  • Ability to take initiative, guide and influence others toward goal achievement
  • Key Finance Competencies
  • Business Performance Management
  • Financial Analysis and Decision Support
  • Business Process and Data Management
  • Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting (or country equivalent)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for developing standard costs for the plant and directing the cost accounting efforts to provide management with information that measures the manufacturing performance against standards
  • Management of plant accounting that includes: general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, payables, and internal control processes
  • Train, motivate, inform and develop personnel to perform financial tasks and aid in coaching and development of employees
  • Oversee and maintain appropriate internal controls and required testing
  • Utilize lean concepts and environment of continuous improvement to drive improved business results and a more effective Finance team
  • Work with plant team to identify, drive, and measure productivity opportunities and associated reporting
  • Bachelor's degree with a major in finance or accounting. MBA desirable
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is desired, but not required
  • 10 years professional experience in related role/field
  • Must have strong PC/Microsoft Office skills, particularly advanced Excel
  • Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to senior leaders
  • Knowledge of financial systems and applications, such as: PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, Essbase, Oracle and HFM is preferred
  • English language is required
  • Analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently and in a team environment, implement process improvements, and perform in a fast-paced environment
  • Interpersonal and communications skills, with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree, with emphasis in Accounting or Finance. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree. (CPA/CMA Preferred)
  • Two to five year’s experience in financial statement analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong analytical problem solving skills
  • Strong technical skills with proficiency in MS Office programs, with an emphasis on Excel. QAD/Macola experience a plus
  • Can effectively manage multiple tasks without close supervision, and consistently meets deadlines
  • Possess excellent written and oral communication skills and demonstrated ability to communicate within a matrix environment
  • Performs calmly under pressure and works effectively in ambiguous environments
  • Uses good judgment and discretion with highly confidential business
  • Ability to travel occasionally (0-5%)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversees and implements the company’s accounting and control functions
  • Provides overall leadership to the company’s business/financial planning and budgeting processed, ensuring that those exercise produce aggressive yet realistic plans for the company as a whole and for individual functions within it
  • Establishes and maintains procedures ensuring inter-company accounts are balanced and reconciled on a monthly basis
  • Coordinates and prepares audit requirements to reconcile inventory and provides analysis ensuring it is recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Establishes and maintains accurate closing of the financial records, targeting a five (5) close procedure
  • Prepares internal financial statements
  • Performs various account analysis and account reconciliations
  • Provides management with timely, accurate, and relevant financial reporting that is meaningful to running the business
  • Works with business leadership and functional heads to ensure that financial reporting is oriented to the specific decisions each faces
  • Prepares product line profitability analysis and participates in the analysis and development of operating enhancement suggestions
  • Establishes and maintains machine rates for purposes of accurate costing and estimating
  • Provides leadership to the financial organization and the entire staff, ensuring that the function is properly organized, staffed, developed, motivated and compensated
  • Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration from an accredited college or university
  • Certification such as CPA or CMA preferred
  • Must have a strong understanding of general accepted accounting principles, cost accounting; experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Experience in creating an information system and platform that supports significant business growth preferred
  • Experience in creating and managing a changing financial organization as a strong Financial Accountant preferred
  • Must be able to think independently and grasp new concepts quickly
  • Must possess a strong work ethic
  • Must be able to perform all essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation
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Plant Controller to Resume Examples & Samples

  • 1)Maintain timely and accurate production and inventory reporting systems
  • 2)Prepare and/or administer the preparation of month end financial statements and associated journal entries
  • 3) Analyze balance sheet accounts as required
  • 4)Develop the annual budget with assistance from Department Managers
  • 5)Provide regular reporting of department and plant performance to the plant staff and participate in corrective action plans as needed
  • 6) Analyze manufacturing results
  • 7)Oversee plant results include plant income statements and balance sheets, provide support to Plant Managers
  • 8)Assist in preparation of business review and annual budget
  • 1)Ideal candidate will possess a minimum of a Bachelor�s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
  • 2)Minimum of five years experience as Plant or Corporate Controller in a manufacturing environment and strong planning and organizational skills
  • 3)Requires excellent computer and communication skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Developing the talent, training, engagement and strength of the team and prepare succession plans and cover
  • Supporting and challenging department managers on improvements in their areas of responsibility from a profit & Cash flow perspective
  • Supporting the NPD and GTM and Operational improvements and Purchasing savings roadmaps
  • Prepare and explain to the team the flash results each week to help manage the results
  • Report and explain the results accurately and on time. Work with the team on generating a forecast that reflects the intentions of the business. Support and challenge the team to develop corrective or improvement action plans
  • Responsible for Management of accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets and general ledger accounting
  • Ensure compliance with TE policy and local regulations. Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to GAAP and TE policy
  • Be an effective communicator with the site management team, the site employees and Global management
  • Ability to reach across functional and regional boundaries to create a network of contacts to resolve issues
  • Practical hands-on approach. Open and approachable
  • Have the initiative and ability to work on both structured and unstructured tasks and to generate new work streams
  • Strong literacy, numeracy, analytic and computer skills
  • Knowledge of the design and management of cost accounting, particularly in integrated systems environments
  • Bachelors in Finance or Accounting + 5 years of experience
  • Successful candidate MUST be a valid green card holder or a US Citizen. Work site is ITAR
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare and coordinate Annual Operationg plan, monthly forecasting cycle, variance reporting,as well as managing the Capital acquisition process
  • Support estimates to price new business, cost containment analysis, other profitability analysis as directed
  • Prepare or assist with preparation of return on investment analysis, ensuring the analysis is sound. Review all contracts and commitments for proper accounting that the plant has in place or is considering
  • Ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls are followed correctly. Coordinate SOX and financial audit testing at the facility
  • Ensure that audits are performed timely, accurately documented, and exceptions are resolved by adjusting procedures to ensure future compliance
  • Alert plant management and accounting staff of critical issues or weaknesses
  • Oversee the preparation of all journal entries and ensure that all have appropriate back-up
  • Ensure all facility staff are trained properly and adhere to accounting policies and procedures
  • Periodically review procedures for proper compliance and function
  • Support Team members in defining and reaching financial goals of the business
  • Perform monthly close, including all reconciliation and review activities
  • Ensure all financial deadlines are met
  • Perform other assignments as required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare and coordinate Annual Operating plan, monthly forecasting cycle, variance reporting,as well as managing the Capital acquisition process
  • Prepare or assist with preparation of return on investment analysis, ensuring the analysis is sound
  • Review all contracts and commitments for proper accounting that the plant has in place or is considering.Ensure Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls are followed correctly. Coordinate SOX and financial audit testing at the facility
  • Ensure all facility staff are trained properly and adhere to accounting policies and procedures.Periodically review procedures for proper compliance and function
  • Ensure all financial deadlines are met.Perform other assignments as required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.Minimum 7-10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing facility
  • Prior Controller or Accounting Manager experience
  • Proven analytical abilities, including strong accounting/financial, budgeting, business planning, and forecasting skills, with solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).CPA/CMA preferred
  • 171 Stacey Road
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning
  • Responsible for helping with internal controls at the operations
  • Analyze and accurately report current month's financial results to the plant, sales, and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements
  • Submit all location reporting on a timely and accurate basis
  • Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly. Report audit results as needed
  • Assist with bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations
  • Assist with the maintenance a perpetual inventory for finished goods and reconcile this perpetual to production, shipping, and returns on a daily basis
  • Attend daily location meetings as required
  • Work with location management to discuss production and costing issues. Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels
  • Conduct formal meetings with manufacturing, finance and sales management personnel to discuss all location issues. Develop and publish a formal agenda and recap with actions to be taken
  • Assist in the completion of special projects
  • Involved in S&OP process to bridge sales and operational planning activities and insure variance dialogue and action plans with sales team
  • Follow, deploy and comply with Grundfos projects with Bridging Group and regional requirements into Local solutions
  • Take part of build-up function around business partnering for ETO/MTO
  • Obvious choice as partner for the Sales & Operation organization
  • Solid experience from a global finance organization in a large international company preferred
  • Audit background and/or experience with ERM in a compliance function is an advantage
  • Good understanding of all key business processes across functional areas
  • Must be able to manage cash flows in foreign currency, to understand currency exposures to the business and balance sheet, and to offset these risks (in close co-operation with Management and Grundfos Group bank)
  • Working experience in SAP is an advantage
  • Fluent in English (written and orally)
  • Must be able to travel up to 15%-20% both domestic and internationally and maintain a valid passport
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Participates as integral part of the plant management team through team meetings, financial planning, analysis of plant metrics and trends, plant financial reviews, annual physical inventories and accounting training
  • Provides financial leadership for future plant initiatives which may include: new product introductions or other strategic initiatives, productivity and profit improvement projects, budget compliance and capital justifications
  • Assist in the maintenance of standard cost data and ensure costing accurately reflects actual production operations
  • Analyze production costs, complete variance analysis and recommend changes
  • Analyze variable costs and make appropriate budget adjustments
  • Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts for plant operations
  • Ascertain plant assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss including overseeing annual physical inventory and maintaining fixed asset schedules
  • Assures adherence to Corporate Accounting Policies. Identify non-compliance or potential process changes to ensure good internal controls in compliance with Sarbanes Oxley
  • Perform full range of managerial responsibilities, which may include but not limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; EEO/AA, and performance management
  • Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested
  • Analytical skills necessary to review/analyze accounting and financial data, substantiate financial statement balances and prepare financial statement account reconciliation
  • Ability to identify, measure, evaluate & improve, if necessary, the effectiveness of accounting, financial, managerial and operational controls
  • Excellent verbal & written communication & interpersonal skills to interact with a diverse group of people in a team environment
  • Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles
  • Good customer service skills with the ability to interface with all levels
  • Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office; specifically advance knowledge of and experience working with Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet programs and experience w/ query tools
  • Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects with a strong attention to accuracy and detail
  • Minimum of 4 years related Accounting/Finance experience required
  • SAP experience desirable
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong PC and ERP systems application experience (e.g. QAD, Excel, Word)
  • Proven team leader
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience reviewing, consolidating and reporting the financial results of a global company
  • Use of financial reporting tools such as Hyperion and Microsoft Excel to improve productivity in providing timely and accurate financial statements
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • 4 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • GAAP
  • Financial Statement preparation and reporting
  • Must be very attentive to detail and have the ability to accurately analyze data
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Experiended Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • The financial monthly reporting, forecasting, and analysis, including explanations on variances to plan and forecast
  • Develop, implement and maintain a standard product cost system including BOMs routers, job labor ours reporting, plant labor and overhead rates, allocations, purchased price costing and margin reporting by item and customer
  • Contribute to developing operational objectives
  • Handle month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
  • Provide analytics to help drive decision making
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Financial Management – Manage financial results and analyzes them in comparison with budgeted figures to report variances to the Board of Management and to take corrective actions when needed. Also prepare monthly / quarterly / annual outlooks through IBP and Annual Contract processes and support these process with strong analysis and follow up
  • Financial Reporting – Ensure proper Financial Reporting and provide Financial Planning & Analysis. Develop and execute the financial cost analysis for the Plant/Unit
  • Cost and General Accounting Management – maintenance of standard cost, split of variances, ensure smooth and efficient transaction processing in the accounting
  • Financial Support – Counsel and give financial support to the plant management and SCR project team in order to identify and track potential improvements and maximize performance of the Plant. Develop Operations finance know-how at management and supervisory levels in the Plant/Unit
  • Fixed Assets – Supervise Plant’s current and fixed assets in order to ensure their optimal performance level
  • Adherence to Accounting Rules – Manage and ensure adherence to accounting rules (Country and KFI Policies and Procedures) at the Plant and that the local reporting, CAPEX, investments and internal control are performed according to the KFI internal procedures
  • Saving and Payback – Supervise savings and payback calculations in Appropriation Requests and track the forecasted productivity to ensure cost reduction
  • Finance Leadership - Ensure the direct reports development, through the definition of needs and the preparation of their training programs, as we
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plant related operating and accounting reports on a timely basis
  • Initiating new and maintain existing reports, as necessary
  • Preparing analysis and explanation of monthly manufacturing variances
  • Developing and maintaining product specific standard costs. This includes working with plant engineers and operations management teams
  • Ensuring adequate internal controls are in place surrounding operations processes, including inventory, production and purchasing transactions
  • Maintaining an understanding and working knowledge of inventory (raw materials, finished goods, spare parts, etc) to ensure inventory levels remain appropriate
  • Consulting with Finance Director on policies and procedures and keep abreast of problems or changes that might necessitate their assistance
  • Preparing schedules and analysis for internal auditors, external auditors, and corporate staff departments, as required
  • Assisting in the development of the annual operating budget for the plants in collaboration with the Plant Managers and Director of Operations
  • Assisting in generating plant specific monthly financial forecasts, as required
  • Assisting and lead the development/preparation of Capital Appropriation requests. Maintain local capital budget tracking system and forecasting
  • A four-year degree in Accounting and/or Finance, and at least three years of relevant work experience in the manufacturing space, or with manufacturing client if coming from public accounting
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office software required. Working knowledge of Oracle highly desired
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Business Unit monthly close and reporting
  • Provides overall direction and coordination, relative to the development and submission of the Annual Business Plan, including all required analyses and metrics
  • Participate in the Business Unit’s strategic decision making process, supplying the financial analysis to assist the management team in making fiscally responsible decisions
  • Establish and recommend to SBU management accounting policies and procedures. Responsibility to ensure that the plant location adheres to established accounting policies and procedures
  • Manages the system of production reporting used to collect data for costing and pricing
  • Interacts with the various Business unit departments to understand current business issues and financial implications
  • Assist the Plant management team in analyzing new business opportunities and directs the quoting process financial analysis. Evaluate business expansion opportunities
  • Strong finance and accounting knowledge and skills
  • Strong cost accounting experience and background
  • Ability to make decisions in accordance with responsibilities and Strong analytical skills required in guiding management decision making process
  • Strong planning, organizational, and time management skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • 25% -30% travel is required for this role. The first few months will be closer to 30% in order to build site relationships and gain familiarity with site processes. After this period, travel will entail (1) trip per month, with flexibility as required to support the business as needed
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 5 years of accounting and / or finance experience
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience creating and maintaining complex formulas, financial modeling, and pivot tables
  • Ability to travel up to 25% to Waynesboro, VA
  • ERP experience
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  • Master’s Degree in a Finance/Business related and related work experience, or
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a Finance/Business related field and substantial related work experience, or
  • High School degree and extensive related work experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Driving cost review process to ensure adherence to annual budgets
  • Managing the cost efficiency program of the unit with periodic review of site performance on key financial & operational indices and developing a cost roadmap with the factory leadership
  • Maintaining accounting process and system hygiene with adherence to SOP’s
  • Drive working capital management in factory
  • Trial balance and Schedule review to drive balance sheet hygiene and efficiency
  • Maintain costing systems and support new product costing
  • Driving effective risk management at the site with robust finance processes including SOX controls
  • Interaction with auditors (Statutory, Internal, Sox) with overall responsibility for the financial controls at the unit
  • Ensuring that the records/returns required under various commercial laws are kept/submitted properly and up-to-date, and also ensuring that various commercial laws (eg: Excise, Sales Tax, VAT, TDS, Service Tax, Works Contract, etc) are complied with
  • Working with the legal and central taxation team on handling excise/ service tax issues
  • Preparation of capital budgets for the unit. Evaluation of financial viability of capital investments. Monitoring and controlling the capital spends and driving capital stewardship
  • Review of KPI’s at third party processing locations, rate negotiations and financial control over operations
  • Drive process improvement through benchmarking within and outside the organization
  • People development, including embedding of high performance work systems culture, implementation of rigorous performance appraisal (KRA), closure of PDP process and training system for subordinates
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepares and develops operating budgets and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system), and analyzes and reports variances
  • Prepares financial analyses of operations
  • Prepares annual budget with primary focus on product costing, deviation analysis & return on investment calculations
  • Maintain effective internal controls to ensure protection of assets and an accurate reporting of financial position
  • Bachelor’s Degree in either Accounting, Finance or Engineering
  • Must have a minimum of three (3) years working experience in a similar field
  • Must be a creative hands-on individual who has excellent communication, presentation, leadership and interpersonal skills at the highest level of the organization
  • Must possess well developed problem-solving skills, solid organizational skills and has demonstrated the ability to be self-directed and effectively relate to all levels of an organization
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Excel and Access
  • Qualified candidates must have the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Master’s Degree in Business Administration
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Direct the preparation of the plant’s annual budget, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification
  • Maintain capital appropriations relative to the plant’s annual budget and plant expenditures
  • Implement and oversee both internal and external audit activities and procedures
  • Oversee and direct the plant’s payroll process, ensuring timely and correct payroll processing
  • Direct the preparation of reports that summarize and forecast plant business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations
  • Advise management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities
  • Provide management with a timely review of the plant’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
  • Direct and maintain depreciation rates to be applied to capital assets
  • New Business Analysis
  • Performance Analysis & Reporting
  • Cost Analysis utilizing activity based costing
  • Policy maintenance & establishment of new customers
  • Oversight of collection activities
  • Manage General Accounting activities including: Payroll, Accounts Payable, Fixed Asset Management and Monthly Close
  • Prior experience as a Controller in a manufacturing environment
  • Demonstrated experience in required roles and responsibilities
  • Qualified candidates will possess 10+ years of manufacturing accounting experience
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Multi Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Under general direction and in conformance with Corporate and Division Policies and procedures, directs the financial control and accounting activities of several plant and distribution centers to assure accurate and timely preparation, recording, transmissions, analysis and communication of data necessary to control operations and achieve objectives
  • Provides analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations to help plant management make operating decisions to reduce costs, improve profits and return on investment and to achieve goals and plans
  • Ensure the integrity of the financial information generated at the plant
  • Spread financial knowledge to other members of the operations team
  • Bachelor’s Degree required. Major in Accounting or Finance. MBA preferred
  • 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with previous controller experience required
  • Strong knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP accounting required
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Director, Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Compile annual budget data and transform the data into starndard product costs for the upcoming year
  • Prepare four forecast presntations working closely with Supply Chain and site Management
  • 12+ years of related experience in financial forecasting and budgeting, analysis, reporting and cost accounting
  • Plant Controller expeirence preferred
  • Advaned MS Excel skills including advanced financial modeling, pivot tables, v/h lookup
  • Possess a strong set of personal and business values
  • Possesses excellent, open, and proactive communication capabilities, identifying and addressing issues via an onpen, candid dialog
  • Track record of developing high levels of credibility and forging solid and positive professional relationships with peers, and upper mangement and can operate effectively in a matrix reporting structure
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Serves as the financial leader of a marine manufacturing plant that produces $200m in annual revenue
  • Monitors and enforces accounting systems and procedures (SOX), and revises as needed to ensure maximum internal control and utilization. Trains internal personnel on accounting policies and procedures as needed
  • Directs the activities of the plant accounting staff (1-3 employees)
  • Oversees timely and accurate operation of all accounting functions including accounts payable, boat invoicing, and general ledger maintenance
  • Responsible for maintaining and reconciling all balance sheet accounts
  • Creates and maintains production schedule and analyzes impact of various build scenarios
  • Participates in pricing of product, develops new product standard costing, and provides product costing insight for margin improvement opportunities
  • Keeps General Manager, staff managers and supervision informed of division's performance via oral presentations and written communication, and provides advice and training on all financial matters in one-on-one and/or group settings
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Smyrna Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Compilation & Management of Financial Data (Ensuring Accuracy & Timeliness)
  • Quarterly Forecast Process (Ensuring Accuracy & Timeliness)
  • Plant Scorecard Consolidation & Analysis
  • Performance Measurement
  • Productivity / MBC / CapEx / Inventory
  • Margin Analysis (Analysis of Change / Standard Costing & Variance Analysis)
  • Product Profitability Analysis
  • Project Profitability Analysis
  • Internal Controls
  • Business Partnering with Plant Operations team & NAM Finance Teams
  • Team Management & Development
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  • Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability
  • Complying with Arconic corporate and business unit financial reporting requirements
  • Supervising department employees
  • Perform job duties in a safe and efficient manner
  • Maintain high attendance record
  • Bachelors Degree, with a major in Accounting, from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of five years experience as a Controller in a Manufacturing plant
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US. Verification of employment eligibility will be verified at time of hire. VISA sponsorship is not available for this position
  • Five years experience as a Controller in a Manufacturing plant including the following specifics
  • Experience in Cost and Absorption
  • Monthly Forecasting
  • Annual budget preparation
  • Sarbanes-Oxley reporting
  • Capex expense management
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Propose methods and programs for improving financial results
  • Bachelors Degree in Finance/Accounting
  • 7 years Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Excellent working knowledge of manufacturing and controlling concepts
  • Knowledge of GAAP principles
  • Understand of accounting on a global basis
  • Knowledge and use of SAP
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Analysis of month end results: P&L and Balance Sheet including variance analysis
  • Develop month end results package for the Plant to present to Senior Management
  • Support monthly close including Balance Sheet reconciliation and accurate Revenue and Expense oversight
  • Conduct weekly reviews of production order variances to identify unusual variances and report root cause
  • Monitor and work with plant management on Continuous Improvement initiatives and validate savings
  • Provide monthly financial forecasts and analysis
  • Ad hoc financial analysis of financial and operating metrics to support business requirement
  • Support the development and analysis of the annual operating plan
  • Key strategic projects as needed working with cross functional business teams
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Cooperation with the production of regular report
  • Support during the budget planning process
  • Elaboration of controlling presentations
  • Support during month-end closing and forecast
  • Support Operations Controlling manager in the operational business execution of target/actual as well as deviation analyzes
  • Care of the KPI’s within the framework of the monthly program reporting
  • Master degree Business Sciences
  • Fluent in English AND German
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Deliver a timely month end close
  • Month end reporting
  • Adding value to finance team – working on ‘smarter’ methods to provide accurate and timely data, and to allow team to provide more analysis to the management team
  • Ensure country and corporate financial policy compliance on continuous basis
  • Controlling of the daily business, especially AOP, monthly Forecast, variance analysis, reporting to the region controller northern territory
  • Active participation in the implementation of corporate objectives
  • Initiative in identifying and correcting weaknesses in the administrative processes
  • The ability to work completely independently and to take responsibility for accounting, controlling and reporting, including corporate taxation
  • Further development of the local controlling instruments
  • The bandwidth of the position includes just the processing of business transactions (eg the processing of sales ledger bookings, booking monthly accruals, set up and release of accruals), such as the preparation of monthly reports (P & L and BS), the detection, explanation and participation in the eradication of weaknesses. The transactional activities (eg collection of invoices, payment runs, reminders, posting of the banks) were outsourced to a shared service center in Germany and belongs to the concern
  • Strong numerical skills, analytical thinking and careful structured approach
  • Accounting basics should be present
  • Formal Accounting qualification would be desirable
  • Familiar in the use of ERP systems
  • Very good knowledge of Excel
  • Very good command of English
  • SOX knowledge desirable
  • Profile: certified accountants or controllers or completed college degree, ideally in business administration with a focus on controlling
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establishes or recommends to management, major economic objectives and policies for the company
  • Insures accounting procedures and controls are in place to protect the assets of the company
  • Prepares reports, which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and future operations
  • Directs preparation of budgets
  • Main point of contact for financial and SOX compliance audits
  • This individual is responsible for supervising the members of the Accounting Department
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Accountable for all financial aspects of the plant
  • Compare performance with operating plans and standards. Provide reports and interpret the results of operations to all levels of management. This includes the formulation of accounting policies, the preparation of financial statements and operating data, the coordination of systems and procedures, and special reports as required
  • Establish and implement a sound operational and organizational plan in direct support of the business plan
  • Estimate plant expenses on a regular basis
  • Supervise and motivate staff and ensure successful completion of accounting duties and reports
  • Monitor performance of direct reports. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals initiated by direct reports
  • Interview and hire new employees for own area; make promotion and transfer decisions for own area
  • Assure the duties, responsibilities, and authority of each job are clearly defined, effective, and communicated to incumbents
  • Has final responsibility for providing the organization and its management with the appropriate financial and operating information necessary. This individual and the accounting staff are expected to work with other department groups on problems involving accounting systems and financial planning
  • Ensure optimum performance of the function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, cut costs, take advantage of opportunities, and effective practices
  • Through knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee financial aspects of all plant operations including budgeting and forecasting
  • Responsible for weekly production report
  • Responsible for monitoring compliance for a range of procedures and internal controls relating to plant activity
  • Lead the Understanding Losses Pillar activity for the site
  • Assist in operational modeling (efficiencies, yield and batching)
  • Participate in operational decision making, support with data based analysis
  • Responsible for capital expenditure project accounting including ROI analysis , project spend vs. plan, and initial fixed asset setup
  • Responsible for the payroll process including the supervision of the payroll accountant
  • Responsible for supervision and development of Operations Accounting staff
  • Participate in special projects/actions teams
  • Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources
  • Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skills
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four year’s related experience
  • CPA license preferred but equivalent experience will be considered
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journal s, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportion s, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
  • Demonstrated use of intermediate computer operations (basic programming in 3rd and 4th generation languages, relational databases, and operating systems and intermediate software packages: word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.)
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and handle multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure optimum performance of the function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and ensure effective controls
  • Lead the accounting and purchasing teams at the plant and manage all accounting functions- these include cattle payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting and variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly and monthly management reports
  • Ensure the plant is compliant in all Sox controls
  • Prior Meat Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for internal controls at the plant for operations and finance
  • Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant and Blue Buffalo corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements
  • Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis
  • Maintain a perpetual inventory for finished goods and reconcile this perpetual to production, shipping, and returns on a daily basis
  • Perform daily walk through of the plant with the Plant Manager to discuss production and costing issue
  • Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels
  • Conduct formal meetings with manufacturing and finance personnel to discuss all plant issues. Develop and publish a formal agenda and recap with actions to be taken
  • Participate in ERP/MRP system implementation
  • Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management
  • Other duties as deemed necessary by Management
  • 5-10 years as plant controller or assistant controller in a manufacturing environment, managing a staff, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis
  • Travel as required
  • B.S. in Accounting required
  • Demonstrated leadership as part of a cross-functional plant management team
  • Proven ability to manage and develop staff
  • Sound planning and organizational skills
  • High level of proficiency in PC spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead monthly cost control review and track improvement plans
  • Coordinate with purchasing leadership to ensure target financial inventory levels are met
  • Maintain relationship with steel mills and purchasing to process claims and ensure minimal HFI of raw materials
  • Work closely with assembly operations to ensure targets are met
  • Analyze HFI costs and maintain proper balance between rework and scrap
  • Regular review of spoilage and downtime reduction action plans to ensure appropriate operational focus
  • Provides administration and supervision of the plant accounting function as directed
  • Provides annual operating plans and participates in preparation of data for strategic plans
  • Provide forecasts and financial status reports for group office and plant management
  • Maintain the completeness and reliability of the plant cost accounting system
  • Coordinate plant management information systems to ensure proper and efficient interface with group and corporate data processing functions
  • Approves expenditure spending and coordinates fixed asset activity with group and corporate personnel
  • Oversee monthly closing and provides reports of results
  • Performs special analyses as required by plant and corporate management
  • May supervise and direct the purchasing and stores functions
  • May supervise the plant Accountant and Administrative Clerk
  • Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from the computer
  • Initiates, reviews, masters, and follows all standard operating procedures (SOPs) for area of responsibility
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Proactive not reactive
  • Acts as an involved business partner to Controllership and Operations teams
  • Demonstrates effective teamwork
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • On site responsibility for the site IT function
  • Tactical and strategic site leadership & management as a member of the site staff management team
  • Prepare, review and analyze actual Financial reporting in a timely manner
  • Prepare plans, LBE’s and LRP in a timely manner
  • Design, develop & maintain internal financial controls
  • Provide financial analysis as required e.g. projects, new products, third party manufacturing opportunities
  • Provides leadership to the plant’s productivity cost improvement team
  • Internal & external Financial audits
  • Cultivate business relationships with site external stakeholders
  • Ensure compliance with International and local financial policy and procedures
  • Conduct business in a manner that will protect human health, safety and the environment by complying with all applicable EHS laws, as well at the Abbott Global and Technical standards
  • Demonstrated strong leadership capabilities
  • Minimum of 7 years experience in all phases of general accounting
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Must have 5+ years of Finance and Accounting experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Prior experience with SAP not required, but a plus
  • Lean Manufacturing experience and Accounting for Lean a plus
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead financial advisor to Plant Manager and site leadership teams
  • Perform month-end closing responsibilities including preparing journal entries, ensuring monthly transactions are correctly recorded, variance analysis on spending, absorption and yield performance
  • Analyze and report financial results on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis vs. prior year, plan, and forecast
  • Assist department managers in developing monthly forecasts
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis and develop action plans and lead resolution on accounts
  • Supports development of the site's annual operating plan and annual 5 year strategic plan
  • Coordinate annual physical inventory audit
  • Assist with annual fixed asset inventory audit
  • Maintain/improve strong internal control processes
  • Implement financial process improvements to reduce cycle times, automate work, improve forecast quality, and enhance reporting and analysis processes
  • Provide financial analysis on special projects as required
  • Partner with plant manager to drive operational and financial performance
  • Leadership - ability to lead and influence diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Business acumen - ability to help plant leadership teams create business objectives and then translate these into site and function specific goals and programs. Ability to understand business activities with a view broader than just the finance function
  • People - ability to interact effectively with all levels of the business
  • Presentation - strong verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial people
  • Six-Sigma - Greenbelt certification or equivalent process improvement background
  • Strong work ethic, self-motivated and results oriented - ability to management multiple, critical projects simultaneously and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly proficient in information technology financial applications particularly SAP and Excel financial models
  • Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
  • Process oriented, proactively questions current practices and drives improvements
  • 6+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or finance
  • 3+ years of experience working in a general accounting and/or controllership role
  • 3+ years cost accounting experience strongly preferred
  • Supervisory or management experience a plus
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and coordinate plant profit plan, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations
  • Advise and counsel plant manager and senior leadership on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions
  • Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities
  • Own account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting. Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet Eaton’s requirements
  • Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities. Ensure compliance with corporate financial and SOX
  • Manage the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitor and provide opportunities to support continuous improvement of Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization
  • Support other operations initiatives including EBE, MESH, ELSS and other BPI efforts
  • Ensures the appropriate plant quality policy and systems are thoroughly implemented in the finance function. Ensure all finance responsibilities are defined and communicated throughout the plant with specific responsibilities and appropriate timing. Ensure the deployment of finance standard work
  • Lead ad hoc projects as required, business development initiatives such as new business opportunities (and possibly financial review of development contracts and appropriate revenue recognition and project accounting (as applicable)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration from an accredited university is required
  • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Accounting/Finance
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without needing company sponsorship now or in the future
  • Prior experience as a small plant controller, accounting manager, or cost accountant
  • Strong analytical thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
  • Energetic, a critical thinker, skilled in driving process improvement
  • Strong ability to develop and motivate people
  • Effective use of communication and tact with stakeholders
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Preparing detailed monthly forecasts for the full year based upon the production drivers and key performance metrics at the facility
  • Leading a weekly review of prior week and month -to-date estimates versus budget and forecast with the plant management team
  • Management of the capital project process at facility, including the reviewing and approving of capital project requests, identifying obsolescence and project expenses, preparing financial justifications and ensuring timely creation of assets in SAP
  • Annually reviewing and auditing of internal control procedures in order to sustain SOX compliance and to manage and minimize financial risk at the facility
  • Supporting the plant in generating and quantifying cost savings opportunities and supporting the plant management team in the implementation of cost reduction initiatives
  • 3+ years in accounting and finance roles in a manufacturing environment including relevant experience in cost accounting
  • Demonstrated ability to link and analyze plant operational metrics to financial performance
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to share knowledge at appropriate levels of the organization
  • Prior supervisory and/or management experience
  • Graduate degree and/or CMA, CPA or other professional certification
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP system
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Build and Lead the Accounting Function for the Site
  • Recruit, develop and retain a high performing accounting team necessary to lead the site accounting function
  • Develop and implement the systems and processes necessary to meet the requirements of the function, the site and the business
  • Utilize the Performance Management Process to ensure adequate resources, continuity, and sustainability of the team
  • Establish and Manage Financial Reporting Compliance and Controls
  • Ensure site compliance with all accounting and finance policies and reporting requirements including, but not limited to capital expenditures, inventory costing and control, spending controls and classifications, asset management, Sarbanes Oxley related controls over financial reporting and all Corporate Finance requirements related to manufacturing and cost accounting at the site
  • Provide Financial and Accounting Leadership and Analytical Support for the Site
  • Collaborate with site leadership and other functional or company leaders to help the site and the Company achieve its financial objectives
  • Communicate proactively opportunities and issues
  • Establish metrics to drive performance
  • Lead the budget and forecasting processes for the site
  • Work with site leadership to establish processes to monitor and control site expenses
  • Identify opportunities for improved cost control
  • Drive Continuous Improvement
  • Drive financial excellence by setting goals and implementing to plan. Create an environment where the accounting function continually improves its effectiveness and delivers value. Be an effective change agent for achieving objectives
  • Ensure Compliance with Environmental Health and Safety
  • Ensure compliance of the Accounting function with all of the required EHS&S policies and procedures for the site
  • Work collaboratively with site leadership to ensure that site EHS&S requirements are met
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supporting, advocating and following all safety requirements and procedures
  • 6 – 10 years’ progressive experience working in a financial business environment, including the areas of financial analysis, cost and inventory accounting along with at least 5 years of plant/manufacturing experience. Union experience a plus
  • Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to influence decisions
  • Strong analytical, planning and organization skills with the ability to work autonomously
  • Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder ask required by ITAR
  • LI-EP1
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Strong working knowledge of relevant computer software including MS Office packages as well as financial software is required (JDE preferred)
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and detail orientation skills are required
  • The selected candidate must be flexible and results-oriented with strong problem solving skills and a sense of urgency
  • The ability to balance and understand the financial as well as the operational aspects of the business is essential
  • The ability to work in a team environment is essential
  • Ability to work to think strategically as well as deliver tactical results is required
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must
  • The ability to work effectively in a very demanding, rapidly and positively changing environment is essential
  • At least 10 years’ experience executing the following tasks: financial reporting, accounting, general ledger, financial systems, forecasting, auditing and budgeting are a must. At least 3 years of experience working at a management level is required
  • A Bachelor’s degree in required
  • CPA, MBA, or CMA is preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Maintain weekly, monthly and annual accounting, with emphasis on percentage of completion accounting including, project tracking, work in process accounting and accurate financial reporting
  • Ensure that all accounting functions are performed in an accurate, complete and timely manner in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP)
  • Maintain accounting records (ensuring all general ledger accounts are reconciled and analyzed) and confirm the accuracy of operating and financial reports. Also establish and maintain key performance indicators (KPI) for field and executive management
  • Lead the accounting team including the development of team members, planning & coordinating work as well as ensuring understanding of policies and procedures
  • Direct system evaluation and implementation for a project accounting software solution; address process changes resulting from any system implementations
  • Development and presentation of the annual operating plan
  • Oversees determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets
  • Assist with the internal and external auditing process as needed
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Advise and counsel plant manager on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions
  • Ownership of account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting. Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet Eaton’s requirements. Provide leadership and support for the Balance Sheet Review process
  • Manages the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitors and provides opportunities to support continuously improving Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization. Support other Operations initiatives including EBE, MEASH, ELSS and other BPI efforts
  • Ensure compliance with local GAAP, statutory and fiscal requirements, as required. (This is especially important in location outside of the US.)
  • Lead ad hoc projects as required including appropriate ERP implementations and system upgrades, business development initiatives such as new business opportunities (and possibly financial review of development contracts and appropriate revenue recognition and project accounting (as applicable)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business from an accredited institution is required
  • Minimum of 7 years accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment as well as US GAAP and SOX knowledge is required
  • Minimum 3 years supervisory experience is required
  • CPA/CMA/MBA
  • Aerospace industry experience
  • Program finance experience (compliance experience with 81-1 revenue recognition standards and management of engineering program development)
  • For applicable locations – Understanding of global business issues, including foreign currency impacts, effective hedging protocols and local customs and duty requirements
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, coordinate and direct the financial function. Develop and coordinate plant strategic and profit plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations
  • Advice and counsel plant manager and plant leadership staff on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions. Daily leadership and participation in tiered meetings that support meeting short- and long-term objectives. Support the Plant Manager and Leadership staff as a business partner, providing financial analysis and advice to the management team
  • Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with US GAAP and local statutory requirements
  • Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, division, and corporate management and cost control. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities
  • Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to Division and Aerospace Group management approval. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all significant capital investments
  • Manages the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitors and provides opportunities to support continuously improving Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization / Flex Productivity. Support other Operations initiatives including EBE, MESH, ELSS and other BPI efforts
  • Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc. Directs the development, preparation and implementation of accounting procedures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the operation as well as to develop & mentor the finance team
  • Lead ad hoc projects as required including appropriate ERP implementations and system upgrades, business development initiatives such as new business opportunities, financial review of development contracts, appropriate revenue recognition and project accounting, as applicable
  • Support Commercial analysis and activities with both suppliers and customers; this includes Project Gate reviews, preparation of New Business Reviews (NBR’s), and analysis of business growth opportunities, analysis of supplier/customer cost-out initiatives, supplier selection, assessment of LTA’s, make/buy analysis, customer cost-out expectations, and pricing
  • Support Lean activities to ensure optimum efficiencies are achieved, cost-out opportunities identified, and the financial impact accurately recorded. Coordinate expenditure requests, including review and approvals
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting. CPA/CMA/MBA Preferred
  • Minimum of five years professional experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Sound working knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and Mexico statutory requirements
  • Knowledge of integrated computer manufacturing and ERP systems
  • Knowledge of computerized accounting systems to include word processing and spreadsheet software (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • The successful individual in the Plant Controller position must be capable of functioning in a complex matrix management environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for monitoring monthly and YTD actual costs of production vs. standard costs and financial forecasts, including analysis of variances and making recommendations to management for improvements to standards and processes
  • Prepare financial-based production reports for plant management and company management
  • Review and prepare general ledger journal entries to accurately report the financial condition of the production facility. Meet monthly and annual financial close timelines and prepare schedules for management and corporate reporting
  • Prepare all post-closing plant financial analysis, key performance metric reports, and provide meaningful commentary including detailed manufacturing variance analysis and purchase price variance analysis
  • Prepare the annual budget for presentation to company management including plant department expenses, hourly labor budget, capital spending budget, raw material costing, standard costs for finished goods, manufacturing variances plan, and inventory plan. Prepare monthly plant forecasts and ad-hoc analysis as required
  • Verify in-plant inventories monthly. Conduct and supervise physical inventory checks and fixed asset audits. Audit inventory cycle counts to ensure compliance with SOX. Responsible for training plant personnel on inventory controls and assisting plant personnel with inventory-related issues. Maintain excess and obsolete inventory listings and actively work with sales and marketing to manage and reduce obsolescence-related costs
  • Assist with preparation of capital spending requests, financial analysis including lease vs. buy, management of spending, updated spending forecasts, and project status updates
  • Demonstrate knowledge of all elements of plant financial statements and partner with plant management to drive continuous improvement in plant efficiency and profitability
  • Prepare analysis to understand financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions
  • Identify issues and proactively initiate solutions to address plant performance issues
  • Monitor, track and help drive to conclusion key plant cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting
  • Responsible for developing and maintaining written procedures for all accounting related functions within the facility inclusive of cost and inventory accounting, payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, capital expenditures, and monthly closing processes
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive cost accounting and/or analysis experience, ideally within a large manufacturing organisation
  • Knowledge of management accounting and cost and inventory accounting
  • Significant experience of standard costing
  • CIMA or ACCA qualified
  • Experience using SAP is preferred
  • Strong Excel and Powerpoint skills
  • Ability to manage projects and work independently
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organisation and across multiple functions
  • Possess the intensity, agility and aptitude to successfully manage multiple simultaneous priorities and projects and support a matrix of diverse customers and stakeholders
  • Focus on continuous improvement and the elimination of non-value add activities
  • Ability to effectively develop people and transfer knowledge into and across the financial and manufacturing organisations
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • GL maintenance
  • Accounts Payable oversight
  • Financial and Data Analysis
  • Professional Qualifications
  • 5-7 Years of experience as an Accounting Manager or Supervisor in a manufacturing environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establishes, or recommends to management, major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies for company
  • Recommends modifications to existing corporate programs
  • Oversees cost accounting functions including inventory transactions, variance analysis, margin review and overhead rate determination
  • Oversees cycle count program and reconciles consignment inventories and vendor managed inventories held at various outside locations
  • Oversees month end closing process including preparation and review of adjusting journal entries, for Inventory and Fixed Assets
  • At least 5 years of Accounting experience with a manufacturing company
  • At least 3 years of supervisory\management experience
  • Expert Level Excel skills
  • Experience in the Aerospace manufacturing industry
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establish procedures to ensure sound financial control of assets, and review of cost and general accounting activities to ensure that all systems are properly developed and maintained to meet business unit financial reporting timetables
  • Coordinate the preparation of the annual operating plan
  • Prepare and interpret financial statements; ensure reporting reliability, consistency and transparency; complete analysis of variances and propose corrective actions
  • Evaluate and assist in the preparation of capital expenditure requests
  • Co-lead the annual physical inventory with materials manager
  • Ensure that the accounting and reporting follow Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the Tenneco accounting policies and procedures
  • Coordinate monthly plant manufacturing and cash flow forecasts
  • Lead accounting team in month-end closing activities
  • Comply with all audit and Sarbanes-Oxley efforts/requirements
  • 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, including managerial experience
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and follow through projects to completion
  • Self-directed individual with the ability to work with and manage others in a team environment
  • Solid communication skills, both written and oral
  • Advanced PC skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), SAP
  • Excellent leadership and team skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Responsible for internal control for the operations team and any other function within the plant
  • Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the President and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements
  • Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly. Report audit results on a periodic basis
  • Perform walkthroughs of the plant when requested to discuss production and costing issues
  • Oversee the monthly closing and consolidation process for the plant, including review of journals entries, account reconciliations prepared as part of the close, internal controls and other closing related procedures
  • Document and understand ERP/MRP systems, hardware, and reporting conventions
  • Analyze and communicate potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly
  • Provide support for treasury, tax compliance and external auditors
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • As Plant Controller - Large Facilities (m/f) you will be responsible for the supervision of 3 direct reports and 1 indirect (Shared Services Co-Ordinator & Payroll) providing direction and strong leadership
  • Co-ordination of department activities / allocate resource & prioritise workload
  • Compare actual financial performance to budgets and forecasts
  • Identify significant variances and suggest corrective actions to local management where appropriate
  • Responsible for ensuring accuracy and prompt submission of taxation and other required Government returns for example Monthly VAT return, Monthly Intrastats returns, National Statistics Returns
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • CPA or Master’s preferred
  • 3+ years’ experience as a Controller
  • Flexible individual with the ability to work with all levels of employees
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Performing cost center control, including cost center accounting, cost accounting, cost savings review and tracking
  • Assisting in Financial, Regulatory and Tax reporting (Prepares deferred tax reports)
  • Working closely with other functions (including Controllership, BU Finance, Compliance, Legal, Corporate Treasury, Group Tax and others) through daily work or adhoc projects
  • Interface with consulting companies in order to assure books and transactions are recorded in timely manner under US and local GAAP (Processing Hyperion & USGAAP reporting system)
  • Initiates and/or directs projects in area of responsibility that will ensure full compliance with local government regulations
  • 6+ years experience in various Controlling and Finance assignments
  • At least 3 years experience in a big (>500 employees) manufacturing company
  • Automotive experience preferred
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Controlling rules and laws
  • Budget / Cost Systems
  • SAP know­how of FI/CO
  • Structural reporting knowledge
  • Maquiladora Concept
  • BA / BS in Business Administration, preferable with major in controlling or managerial accounting
  • Minimum three years controlling experience in manufacturing environment
  • IT literate; strong experience with MS Excel; strong SAP FI/CO skills preferred
  • Strong attention to details; strong analytical skills and a problem solving drive
  • Strong ability to work methodical and under pressure in order to meet deadlines"
  • Team player; able to liaise and cooperate with non­finance employees
  • Intercultural sensitivity; able to work in international teams
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure total accordance between real economic status of a program and what is reported through the follow-up tools
  • Contribute to the Budget and the Middle Term Plan (MTP) process
  • Contribute to system improvements relevant to programs
  • Acquisition phase
  • Serial life
  • Ensure adequate transition of the Program data and information to production site controller
  • Minimum 2 to 3 years experience after graduating
  • Experience in industrial environment would be a plus
  • Minimum bi-lingual (English required)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monthly operations reporting including month end close, forecasting, and budgeting
  • Periodic and ad hoc operations analysis to drive cost and process improvement
  • Develop, implement and monitor compliance with the company’s financial policies and Sarbanes Oxley
  • Inventory monitoring
  • Assist internal audit when necessary
  • This position reports to the Director of Supply Chain Finance for Texas and California
  • Report and monitor financial results of Plant operations to corporate finance team and local management. Provide supporting detail for management to use in evaluating business activities and making necessary adjustments. Identify opportunities and risks in a timely manner
  • Prepare monthly analysis of cost of goods and operational expenses against plan and prior year, providing explanations and business solutions to help drive the business and mitigate risks
  • Coordinate the development of all standard costs for operations and individual departments
  • Analyze financial performance against key business metrics and document pertinent financial highlights that will enable senior management to make the right decisions
  • Partner with Operations and commercial finance teams in determining total financial impact to the region
  • Development and completion of the annual operating plan for all plant departments, ongoing financial forecasts, to include but not limited to the effect of volume, head count, and operating efficiencies
  • Identify, investigate, and analyze potential operational improvement that will yield better financial results. Based on findings, make proposal for operational changes (policy, procedures, processes, etc.)
  • Manages all accounting procedures related to operations (e.g. G/L maintenance, accruals, journal entries, account reconciliations, and inventory controls/adjustments)
  • Provide technical and analytical guidance in identifying and solving problems with the functional areas of the plant
  • Responsible for the training and development of accounting and finance personnel
  • Responsible for transportation finance activities for Texas
  • BS/BA degree in Accounting/Finance or Bachelors degree with relevant work experience
  • 5 years experience
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • SAP and advanced Excel skills a plus
  • Manufacturing and plant experience a plus
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Directs preparation of financial statements, forecasts, planning cycles on a monthly and annual basis for the Macon manufacturing facility
  • Provides interpretation and analysis of financial reports and analysis to local and strategic business unit (SBU) management to support decision-making actions
  • Responsible for reviewing all capital and major expenditure items to ensure proper business case justification and financial policies are followed
  • Management of plant accounting that includes: payroll, general ledger, cost accounting, fixed assets, payables, taxes, and internal controls
  • Lead the local finance team with goals and objectives and work to develop the skills of the team
  • Oversee and maintain appropriate internal controls, including SOX compliance
  • 5+ years professional experience, manufacturing accounting experience preferred
  • Successful candidates will have analytical and problem solving skills, ability to work independently, implement process improvements, and perform in a fast-paced environment with strong interpersonal and communications skills, and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Ensure strong internal control environment is maintained and ensure compliance with Company policies and procedures
  • Provide financial and business guidance to the General Manager
  • Review opportunities for growth with various stakeholders including commercial team and operations
  • Prepare required financial analysis to support and guide business decision making, including sales contracts, pricing proposals, capital expenditure or working capital investments
  • Ensure proper controls on Company investments in fixed or current assets
  • Preparation and review of monthly reporting package to ensure accurate and timely submission to corporate. Involves closing books in 2 days, completing all monthly account reconciliations and resolving any differences, preparing monthly analysis of performance for review with local management and head office
  • Responsible for assisting with the reporting of non-general ledger information such as current backlog, bookings, headcount, etc
  • Responsible for preparing data to facilitate completion of company law filings and tax reporting
  • Review monthly payroll information, employee tax and benefits to ensure compliance with local employment law and guidelines
  • Lead, manage and develop Finance team members through delegation, team goals and function alignment, team member accountability and developmental training
  • Roll out of ERP system within next 18 months is anticipated. This role will be critical to a successful implementation
  • Ability to manage team members and drive accountability and results
  • Must be highly organized and be able to work on multiple projects at the same time that vary widely in scope, size, and type
  • Excellent skills in verbal, written, and presentation communications to all levels and types of management
  • Demonstrate knowledge of ERP systems (JobBOSS, Oracle, SAP)
  • Experience of systems implementation
  • Demonstrated computer proficiency. Strong spreadsheet skills (MS Office applications) required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and documenting business transactions
  • Establishes, modifies documents and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures
  • Works closely with mill management to optimize business decisions
  • Prepares Annual Plan and other business cycle forecasts
  • Experience with costing models and margin analysis a must
  • Four year degree in accounting with wood products or CPA preferred
  • Excellent computer skills and experience with Oracle JDE preferred
  • Strong critical thinking skills
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Plant Controller Pineland Farms Potato Company Resume Examples & Samples

  • An understanding of plant operations, preferably in the food industry
  • Ability to identify and proactively resolve issues
  • Detail oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Experience identifying risks and ensuring internal controls
  • Thorough knowledge of cost accounting principles
  • Excellent technology skills including ERP experience, Oracle preferred, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred
  • 5+ years of plant accounting experience including cost accounting
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Rendering Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead the accounting and purchasing teams at the plant and manage all accounting functions- these include A/P and A/R, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting and variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly and monthly management reports
  • Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely
  • Provide financial expertise to the general manager and plant management team – provide insights into profitability
  • Collaborate with cross functional departments to problem solve and establish procedures and action plans to achieve targeted results
  • Periodically and as needed spend time in the plant for problem solving and control verifications
  • Computer skills and good interpersonal skills a must
  • Prior Meat or Rendering Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Minimum 5 years accounting experience
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
  • Accountable for all financial aspects of plant
  • Supervise and motivate staff to ensure successful completion of accounting duties and reports
  • Monitor performance of direct reports
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Senior Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Has responsibility for timely and accurate bookkeeping, relative to product costing, plant fixed & variable costs and inventories, including tolling operations and inventories sold to other EMN entities. Monthly review of inventory adjustments, production postings and material ledger
  • Provides relevant, timely and accurate reporting and analysis of plant costs
  • Ensures timely submission of production related statistical reports
  • Be the local Fixed Assets accounting liaison
  • Coordinates the Forecasting & Budget cycle for site
  • Ensures compliance to EMN policies and procedures, SOX and US GAAP including review and monitoring of inventory procedures & EEOA stewardship
  • Supports internal and external audits, including tax audits
  • Be the Trusted Business Advisor for the SLT. Participate in site projects. Validate financial cost savings.Educate manufacturing and business on accounting developments and changes in corporate processes and procedures
  • Support Business Finance requests and initiatives
  • Continuously seeks out for system and process improvements
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Business & Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Fluency in English, Spanish is a plus
  • Ability to evolve in complex and moving environment with specific capability to mentally model abroad business evolution
  • SAP skills in FI, CO and PS are a plus
  • Years of work experience in a similar role (Controller Analyst, Plant Controller, Business Controller, Accounting Coordinator or Finance Department in general)
  • Financial reporting experience applying US GAAP (a CPA or its equivalent is preferred)
  • Proven track record of Production Cost and Inventory
  • Previous Working Experience in Manufacturing is key to position
  • Multinational companies Experience and Matrix Organization exposure is a plus
  • P&L Analysis background and Inventory Costings knowledgement combined with accounting experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • MBO +/HBO work and thinking level (degree in finance or engineering (with a clear affinity with finance))
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a financial role, preferably in an industrial environment
  • Competent user of Microsoft office suite, especially Excel
  • Good level of English and Dutch both written and spoken
  • Able to work independently, self-starter but also team player
  • Good learning capabilities
  • Great communication and influencing skills
  • Able to handle and meet deadlines
  • Cost accounting experience
  • Track record of establishing successful relationships with non-finance teams
  • Knowledge of SAP, JD Edwards, Manis and Arena
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field (Required)
  • MBA, CPA, or CMA (Preferred)
  • Minimum 5-10 years in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated expertise with standard costing
  • Prior experience working with integrated ERP system (Oracle, SAP, JDE)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Power Point. Strong proficiency in Excel. Basic knowledge of how an ERP system works (Required)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Leads financial reporting for the Honeywell UOP Baton Rouge La. Manufacturing Plant and actively participates in the development and execution of the plant operations strategies and goals. Provide on-going financial reporting & analysis to the UOP Baton Rouge Plant Director and ISC Manufacturing Controller including all site variance forecasting and analysis, and plant performance metric forecasting
  • This position will have the leadership role in directing the plant planning and forecasting process to include development and implementation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plan (STRAP), and preparation of the Plant Monthly Operating Review (MOR) for the site
  • A top responsibility of this position is the management of the general accounting process in accordance with US GAAP to include period closure, balance sheet account reconciliation, fluctuation analysis, manufacturing cost variance analysis, proper product costing, and PP&E accounting for the UOP Baton Rouge site
  • This position will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of a strong internal controls environment to ensure compliance with Honeywell Corporate Policy and Sarbanes-Oxley while providing guidance to the plant on processes and policy. This will include submission of quarterly schedules including account reconciliation scorecard, site representation letter, internal controls scorecard, and maintenance of the site schedule of executive approvals (SEA)
  • Provide financial guidance to the plant leadership team and ISC leadership through financial metrics reporting, capital investment economic analysis, productivity analysis, and manufacturing cost analysis
  • Leadership – ability to lead and influence diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Business acumen – ability to help business teams create business objectives and then translate these into manufacturing operations specific goals and programs. Ability to understand business activities with a view broader than just the finance function
  • People – ability to interact effectively with all levels of the UOP business
  • Presentation – strong verbal and written communication skills, able to effectively communicate financial information to non-financial people
  • Six-Sigma – Greenbelt certification or equivalent process improvement background
  • Strong work ethic – ability to management multiple, critical projects simultaneously and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
  • Highly proficient in information technology financial applications particularly SAP, Hyperion and Excel financial models and Power-point
  • Four-year bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred
  • 1+ years of Commercial business experience (i.e., business analysis, financial planning & analysis) required
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required
  • MBA and/or CPA preferred
  • Experience with plant accounting, financial modeling, reporting, and analysis
  • Understanding of accounting policies and G.A.A.P
  • Manufacturing industry experience preferred, including standard cost process and variances
  • Experience utilizing financial application tools, particularly SAP or an equivalent ERP system
  • Strong knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Ability to learn quickly in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to understand plant and business activities with a view broader than just the finance function
  • Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and communicate financial data to non-financial personnel
  • Possesses excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
  • Self-motivated and results oriented, proactive, able to prioritize to meet deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail and capable of a high level of accuracy
  • Preferred candidate should be relocatable for future career growth within Honeywell
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Skill in preparing tables, graphs and charts
  • Skill in using mainframe, spreadsheet, database, or other software
  • 10+ years’ experience as Plant Finance Manager or controller
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Provide financial guidance and support to both Nova Bus and Prevost local teams for their respective brands
  • Participate actively in the daily operations as the financial counselor in order to support decision making
  • Assist local management in preparing financial review meetings, including KPI’s and respective action plans
  • Prepare, justify, present and follow-up on business cases that pertain to the factory, with focus on increasing efficiency, productivity and/or profitability
  • Evaluate, with local management, productivity and product cost goals and forecast for the factory and act upon results in order to achieve committed targets
  • Liaise with Canada Finance colleagues for decision-making, analysis, reporting and consolidation
  • Prepare the factory’s annual budget and quarterly forecast. Analyze the monthly deviations vs. plan and set-up action plan to mitigate any negative variation
  • Assist in establishing local capital plans and conducting regular reviews of capital commitments versus the plan
  • Supervise and coordinate the work of Buy-America specialist, responsible for Buy-America, Canadian and all other local state/country content as required in contracts for both the Canadian and US divisions
  • Work closely with accounting team (ACC) on general accounting matters
  • Participate actively in the re-engineering of the common Finance processes
  • Professional accounting designation: CPA or Certified Management Accountant
  • Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing company
  • Experience in large corporations and multi-site environments
  • French an asset
  • Thorough knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Experience of SAP system is an asset
  • Strong sense of planning and organization
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Ability to anticipate and define needs, to improve processes and to promote their application
  • Enthusiastic team player
  • Managerial courage
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing
  • Responsible for product cost development and analysis. This includes comparison to actual plans and forecasting to drive plant results
  • Encourages and supports collaboration across departments and takes actions that are in the best interest of Hussmann versus an individual plant
  • Willingly embraces changes needed to adapt to new circumstances
  • Ensure the operation is in compliance with company policy (FICAP), US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements (if applicable)
  • Ultimate responsibility for the accuracy of the plant’s financial statements
  • Provide an essential contribution in the preparation of budgets and forecasts on a routine basis
  • Assist in the development and ongoing management of department budgets
  • Responsible for maintaining and educating the organization regarding internal controls responsible for driving Sarbanes Oxley and helping institutionalize a robust internal control/environment
  • Build a high performance team by selecting talented people, developing and exporting them to key roles in the organization. Provide leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters
  • Maintain the inventory control systems to provide an accurate accounting of on hand inventory. Oversee the physical inventory process and reconciliation
  • Bachelor’s Degree, CPA Preferred
  • 10+ years’ relevant experience required, 3+ years’ experience as a Manager preferred
  • Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in word, spreadsheet, presentation, and email applications (Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Oracle, etc)
  • Solid knowledge of general accounting, ability to interpret and administer accounting policies
  • Proficient in planning, forecasting, budget development
  • Strong decision-making skills
  • Green Belt Certified (Preferred)
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse audiences through diplomacy and tact. Ability to work well in a matrixed organization
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management
  • Experienced with internal audit/SOX/internal controls
  • Well experienced with various Cost Accounting methods
  • Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills
  • Ability to motivate and lead in a dynamic fast-pace environment
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Assistant Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • First experience in controlling, or significant apprenticeship experience in controlling preferably in industrial environment
  • Strong teamwork
  • Fluent in English required
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manufacturing is required
  • Cost Accounting is required
  • Degree and 10 plus years of full cycle accounting
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prioritizes workload of team to ensure achievement of objectives, including identification and resolution of potential resource conflicts
  • Leads cross-functional/business unit project teams
  • Supports the implementation of Company programs, procedures, methods and practices to promote key messages and achieve a competitive advantage
  • Directs the development and implementation of monthly management reports, variance analyses, and financial review processes. Designs and implements procedures for more efficient reporting
  • Proactive engagement and leadership within business unit leadership team in identification and evaluation of initiatives to drive growth and optimize profitability. Provides interpretation and direction regarding consolidated financial performance to all levels of management
  • Participates in cross-functional teams to facilitate continuity of business unit/department plans across Evolution Fresh and Starbucks
  • Plans and executes methods of improving business performance to achieve financial and operational goals
  • Identifies key performance indicators and tracks performance against these measures
  • Provides clear direction to the business unit or department regarding the processes, utilization, and coordination of financial resources. Uses operational and financial expertise to ensure the development of optimized financial solutions
  • Progressive experience in financial analysis, modeling, budgeting and business planning 7 years
  • Applicable industry experience 5 years
  • Contributing to and leading cross-functional teams 5 years
  • Making recommendations to and influencing decision makers 5 years
  • Strong working knowledge of process and product cost accounting
  • Prior plant finance experience, preferably within the consumer packaged industry 3 years
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
  • Ability to present information to senior leaders
  • Ability to influence without authority vertically and horizontality throughout the organization and with cross- functional teams
  • Ability to lead others
  • Advanced Excel, statistical analysis and financial modeling ski
  • Business analysis skills, with the ability to see implications and provide consultative solutions and recommendations
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects
  • Ability to quickly identify the information needed to evaluate new business situations and to collect and organize appropriate quantitative and qualitative information
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Plant Controller PA & SC Resume Examples & Samples

  • Functional: has worked in at least 2 parts of the function
  • Project: project member or led a functional project within the own unit
  • English (fluent)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Establishes procedures to ensure sound financial control of assets, and reviews and upgrades cost and general accounting activities to ensure that all systems are properly developed and maintained to meet business unit financial reporting timetables
  • Bachelors Degree in Accounting, an MBA or CPA desirable
  • Level of Education:4 Year Degree
  • Years Of Experience:5+ to 7 Years
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must be able to travel (10%)
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office Suite tools
  • ERP systems experience required; for example: SAP, Oracle, etc
  • Strong analytical skills and financial modeling skills are preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a Business related field required
  • 3-5 years in an Accounting/ Finance role
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Plant Controller Dayton Resume Examples & Samples

  • The Controller will provide on a timely basis Management Reporting and Variance Analysis to the both the Dayton Plant Manager and Finance Director - Performance Products
  • The Controller will lead the monthly financial close activities for the plant. During and throughout the monthly close, the Controller will provide updates on Dayton's financial results and explanations of variances for both the P&L statement and Balance Sheet to the Finance Director-Performance Products and also to the Plant Manager - Dayton
  • The Controller will lead the budgeting and forecasting processes for Dayton
  • The Controller reviews all line items on the Dayton Trial Balance. The Controller will ensure Sales, Cost of Sales, Manufacturing Costs, Working Capital, and Fixed Assets are properly reflected in accordance with US GAAP. All plant tolls/exchanges will be reviewed quarterly, verifying and vouching reasonableness of book balances
  • Review, analyze, and approve capital projects
  • Monitor and evaluate internal controls and facilitate annual financial audits by both internal and external auditors
  • Manages the Sarbanes Oxley Program (SOX) on behalf of the Plant with all requirements completed on time and in full
  • BA/BS in Business with emphasis in accounting or finance or equivalent experience. CPA or MBA a plus
  • 5 + years’ experience as a plant controller or cost accountant for a manufacturing or chemical company
  • Demonstrated ability to lead/drive financial performance and process improvement
  • Solid understanding of accounting concepts and practices
  • Strong numerical aptitude, analytical and problem solving skills
  • Proven ability to quickly master complex transactional business systems and leverage them for meeting the responsibilities of the Plant Controller. Proven experience with SAP ERP or similar business systems or ability to quickly master them is essential
  • Strong background in cost accounting especially within a large manufacturing company with many diverse products
  • Proficiency in SAP ERP (or similar business system)
  • Deep understanding of Internal controls
  • Must have a level of proficiency with Internet, Email, and Microsoft programs, especially Microsoft Excel
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop annual manufacturing budget and monthly forecasts for Bremen facility. Prepare and provide related financial and operational metrics analysis of variances between budget/forecast and actual and provide meaningful and detailed commentary including manufacturing variance analysis
  • Perform month-end close tasks including journal entries, accruals, fixed assets and intercompany transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Prepare and analyze account analyses, accounting support schedules and other supporting schedules. Ensure all SOX and internal controls are in place and adhered to
  • Lead the accurate and timely reporting of business review metrics, operations reporting analytics, regular cost savings reporting, and all ad hoc operations finance requirements
  • Lead and provide support for operations management for all aspects of the site inventory standard costing process, inventory production variance analysis and physical and cycle count inventory process and related reconciliations
  • Develop or refine management reporting tools to clearly communicate both tactical operations efforts and long term strategic plans for all operations functions
  • Work in conjunction with IT and other operations groups to support systemic process changes to IT platforms related to accounting, finance and operations
  • Ensure accurate annual costing of all operational functions. Use operational metrics to work with Finance and Operations leads to establish and achieve year-over-year improvements in cost of manufacturing components and identify issues/potential issues that can be pro-actively resolved
  • Evaluate and provide financial analysis for all capital appropriation requests
  • Work with operations teams to launch new functional operation support processes and financial reporting processes
  • Provide operational finance support to all levels of the operations within the Bremen facility and within the Food Service segment/Corporate. Need to be visible on the site operating floor and interact and provide support to all levels of operations personnel. Need to partner with the Plant management team to increase plant efficiency and profitability
  • Supervise and provide personal development for site accounting/finance personnel
  • Ability to work overtime or occasionally on weekends with short notice
  • Poses no direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself, of others, or to property. Defined as a significant risk of substantial harm that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by reasonable accommodation
  • Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work
  • Performs such individual assignments as management may direct
  • Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities
  • Safety is always the number one priority. All actions taken will be conducted in the safest manner possible and without risking injury to yourself or others
  • Follow all Safe Practices and safety policies and procedures
  • Report all accident, incidents, safety violations, near misses or unsafe conditions to your Supervisory IMMEDIATELY. If any bodily fluid (bloodborne pathogens) are present, it must be properly cleaned by a trained employee
  • Our product is our livelihood. We must ensure that our product is of the highest quality. Every employee plays a part in quality
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices while in production areas
  • Adhere to all GFSI standards policies and procedures in regards to product Safety, Quality and Legality
  • Adhere to and enforce procedures in regards to Food Defense and HACCP
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university or equivalent; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
  • 5+ year’s experience in financial budgeting, reporting and/or accounting in a manufacturing environment
  • Must have advanced Excel/Microsoft office skills, Prior experience with an MRP/ERP system is strongly preferred. HFM and/or IFS experience is a plus
  • Strong time management and organizational skills – ability to manage multiple priorities/projects
  • Demonstrated success in process improvement techniques preferred
  • Must have demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel within a team environment. Must be present and provide a meaningful impact in the day-today site operations
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Supervise several accounting clerks
  • Perform month end closing functions
  • Help establish procedures and internal controls for departments
  • Verify that the location complies with JBS Financial Polices
  • Review variances of weekly vs daily P&L’s
  • Perform monthly reconciliation between Weekly P&L’s and General Ledger
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Global Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Must demonstrate proficiency in growing, manufacturing concern in a fast-paced, success-driven organization that operates with the mantra "Best Team Wins!"
  • Will have the presence to challenge the status quo, elevate issues and keep their supervisor advised of current and evolving matters
  • Must be capable of operating independently, but readily seek the counsel of others, when necessary
  • Can balance the demands of financial accuracy with operational effectiveness
  • Will seek opportunities to provide financial counsel to other functional areas in support of the organization,s immediate and longer-term objectives
  • Will possess solid oral/written communication skills and advanced analysis skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Monthly close including financial reporting and detailed analysis
  • Work with management to provide business metrics and KPI's
  • Comprehensive reporting on fixed costs and variances
  • Participate in development of action plans to improve process & efficiencies
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, MBA desired
  • Minimum of ten years experience within a distribution or manufacturing company in a finance role
  • SAP knowledge is very helpful
  • Proficiency with MS Office products with a focus on advanced functions of Excel
  • Team player with professional communication skills
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Overall management of the accounting responsibility over the operation
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial package and conduct financial review with management
  • Track and report key performance metrics for the operation, including daily report cards
  • Develop annual operational budgets and monthly forecasts with plant management
  • Inventory control and analysis of trends in inventory changes
  • Manage annual physical inventory process and administration
  • Analyze plant bonus system funding analysis and lead periodic reviews of targets
  • Identify cost-reducing opportunities for continuous improvement
  • Assist in waste management and reporting
  • Ensure effective systems and controls are in place within the operations
  • Oversee capital expenditure request process and submission
  • Conduct fixed asset audits and post completion audits of major capital expenditures
  • Review and approve requisitions and purchase orders for the facility
  • Train and support direct report through career development    
  • Strong Excel/MS Office skills
  • Strong data extraction skills (AS/400 Query helpful)
  • Proactive/self-motivated
  • Willingness to be involved in decision-making with strong leadership skills
  • Multi-task management
  • BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, or related field
  • 3+ years accounting experience in manufacturing environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage the financial reporting processes, providing accurate and timely data to local and corporate management
  • Develop, analyze and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to evaluate operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, prior year, & forecast, and other matters bearing on the financial and operating effectiveness of the company
  • Interpret financial data for management use in business decisions and identify opportunities for improvement in both plant operations and support processes impacting business effectiveness
  • Coordinate and direct the preparation of the annual budget, and be a key contributor in the annual strategic planning process
  • Lead capital spending analysis and planning; submit monthly and full year forecasts
  • Coordinate and draft the presentation of the monthly P&L forecast comparing against prior forecast, budget and prior year results. Develop processes that forecast revenue at the job level with the ability to summarize by product segments and customer
  • Partner with site Leadership team in the development of projects that improve productivity
  • Effectively manage and develop the accounting/finance department staff, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and career growth while maintaining superior standards for accuracy and efficiency
  • Implement and maintain internal controls in line with corporate standards, GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or equivalent) required. MBA and/or CPA preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and team building skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft products, database software and other applicable accounting and financial software and systems. Experience in Essbase a plus
  • 5+ yeas of professional accounting experience with emphasis on operational/manufacturing accounting
  • 2+ yeas professional staff supervision experience preferred
  • Proficient in use of accounting systems, implementation of corporate financial practices, analysis of financial and operating information to facilitate decision making, and recommending actions to improve performance
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Leads profit planning process, capital justification programs, forecasting, budgeting, cost standards and procedures for making the plan
  • Formulates local accounting policy, coordinates systems and procedures. Prepares operating data and special reports as required
  • Through various techniques, discipline and objectivity, assists other functions of the operation to optimize their programs
  • Reviews and appraises plans for acquisitions, procedural changes and production source alternatives
  • Maintains a working relationship with internal and external audit, customers and suppliers
  • Establishes, coordinates and administers local financial systems, management controls and related areas
  • Manages policies and procedures in support of fiduciary responsibility
  • As an integral part of management and planning participant, advises the Plant Manager on all important matters
  • Appraises budgets, generates forecasts and monitors/reports operating results
  • Serves on Plant Steering Committee. Supports general management initiatives as well as directly providing financial and information technology perspectives
  • Provides accounting administrative support and facilitates overall direction
  • BBA/BS Degree -Accounting (Finance) major and a minimum of five years diversified, progressive experience in the manufacturing environment, some of which may have been gained in public accounting (audit), with an emphasis in manufacturing accounting (cost, forecasting, planning) including supervision
  • Must have accounting knowledge; CPA or CMA preferred but not required
  • Must be PC computer/software literate and have a communicable knowledge of mainframe support/applications and manufacturing systems/functional interrelationships
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of computerized accounting systems and related subsidiary ledgers systems
  • Ideally, this knowledge would be of Eaton company policies and corporate and plant systems as
  • They relate to all phases of accounting and to the total manufacturing environment
  • Solid background and understanding of the application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as they apply to manufacturing
  • Experience in standard costing and application of costs and rates such as material, labor, burden
  • Internal controls process creation, implementation, and sustainability
  • Must operate as a team player and provide example and guidance of the same to peers and subordinates. A total quality approach and broad deployment of the same is imperative to the success of the position
  • Well establish verbal and written communication skills are a requisite
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Overall management of the financial responsibility over the operation
  • Maintain inventory control and provide analysis of trends in inventory changes
  • Analyze plant incentive bonus progress/funding and lead periodic reviews of targets
  • Train and support direct reports through career development    
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned at management’s discretion
  • Travel will be minimal at 10% for business purposes
  • 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing environment
  • Solid foundation in operational accounting and reporting
  • Highly capable in cost accounting, variance analysis and KPI reporting
  • HFM / Hyperion experience
  • Strong Excel/MS Office and data extraction skills (AS/400 Query helpful)
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Develop and coordinate the facility’s annual budget, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations
  • Develop and implement the annual budget and execute the monthly financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities
  • Ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc
  • Perform month end close transactions to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting. Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations
  • Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to region/division and corporate management approval. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital projects. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all capital investments
  • Manage the deployment of cost saving projects and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitor and provide opportunities to support continuous improvement of Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization
  • Support other operations initiatives including Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing Projects
  • Ensures the appropriate plant quality policy and systems are thoroughly implemented in the finance function. Ensure all finance responsibilities are defined and communicated throughout the plant with specific responsibilities and appropriate timing
  • Master’s degree in Finance or Business Administration
  • Management experience including supervising and developing professional staff
  • Previous interaction with cross functional teams, both at the management and staff levels
  • Experience in evaluate continues improvement projects
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Junior Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Produce and comment on the standard program reporting to the program team, the Division and the Business Group
  • Ensure that Company assets are optimized in the program
  • Collect relevant data and issue the first Business Plan simulations and the Request For Quotation (RFQ)
  • Program Monitoring
  • Issue the Initial Business Plan (IBP), keeping it up to date throughout the program's life
  • Identify and explain the main differences between the IBP and the Start of Production (SOP)+6 months situation
  • Bachelor's Degree in Economics (or equivalent) or in Science with proven financial knowledge
  • Mobile
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Business Partner with Site Manager and leadership team – influencing business performance by providing insightful analysis, fact-based recommendations and proactively identify opportunities and risks
  • Directs plant accounting functions and assures compliance with corporate accounting policies, US GAAP and IFRS, interfacing with internal and external auditors as needed
  • Analyzes financial reports, evaluates plant performance and spending. Provide site leadership with site financial and statistical reports (CAPEX, cost effective analysis)
  • Advises leadership and relative business teams on accounting, financial, budgeting, asset management, management information, business forecasting, capital projects, and profit improvement opportunities
  • Coordinates the preparation of the plant’s annual operating expense budget
  • BA/BS Degree (Accounting or Finance) with a minimum of 8+ years controlling and/or cost accounting experience
  • MBA (Accounting or Finance) with a minimum of 5 years of controlling and/or cost accounting experience
  • CMA and/or CPA designation a plus
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong oral and written communication skills
  • Occasional domestic travel required
  • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, SAP System/Applications knowledge or similar ERP System knowledge
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepares monthly financial statements (BRF, BFC…) and monthly reporting routines presentations and bridges analysis as per the requested format
  • Provides analysis of significant P&L contributors and of the essential KPIs as defined in our Balance Score Card
  • Responsible for reporting financial data to the corporate office in the consolidation software
  • Oversees monthly financial closing requirements and reports results. Provides all the accurate data on time to the Finance department as needed and ensures required information is available per company requests
  • Prepares Budgets and reforecast and the appropriate level of qualitative comments
  • Prepares budgets and reforecast
  • Works closely with department managers to track Actual Vs budget by providing them the relevant information
  • Implements Internal Control Policy and procedures; ensure these policies are applied accordingly
  • Maintains, reviews, and audits inventories including but not limited to Finish Goods, Raw Materials, Work In Progress, Tooling and Fixed Assets
  • Evaluates and calculates inventory values to ensure accurate cost roll up process
  • Participates in the Capex project management
  • Participates in the implementation or management of the cost accounting module in the ERP system and works with the ERP system to ensure the cost accounting module is sustained
  • Oversees the data collection to validate job cost
  • Conducts cost and product costing analysis or any on demand analysis
  • Creates reports on labor and job costs
  • Continually seek opportunities to improve our performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results
  • Ensure all people placed under their assigned area of responsibility, or all persons who may be affected by equipment or processes placed under their responsibility are complying with the rules and regulations set forth by Federal, Local and State government, and LISI Aerospace policies, procedures and plans
  • All employees are responsible for attending all training provided and for adhering to all HSE procedures, policies, and plans, conforming to reporting requirements, and safe operating procedures at all times
  • All employees are required to bring any known or suspected nonconformance for all company procedures or legal requirements to management’s attention immediately
  • Continually seek opportunities to improve our HSE performance by establishing objectives and targets, measuring progress, and reporting our results
  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) from a four-year College or University in Finance or equivalent degree
  • Requires at least five years in Finance or Controlling in manufacturing environment; equivalent related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Oversee financial aspects of all plant operations of Springfield, MO and Carlsbad, CA including budgeting and forecasting
  • Ability to plan, organize and provide analysis in all phases of the accounting process to assure the plants have the tools needed to operate in an efficient and profitable manner
  • Responsible for monthly financial operations close and reporting cycle, manufacturing variances, production reports including overhead analysis
  • Develop and maintain a close working relationship with the production, supply chain and other support departments by providing analytical support and data in a timely manner. Participate in operational decision making
  • Lead the Understanding Losses Pillar activity for the North America premix sites
  • Responsible for the payroll process including the supervision of the Payroll Accountant
  • Manage the functions of the Plant Finance Operations department, including supervision and development of Operations Accounting staff
  • Requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five year’s related experience
  • Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Manage all finance and accounting operations
  • Partner with plant specific operations functions
  • Compile necessary plant measurable/assumptions to drive plant performance targets: -Lead the forecast/reforecast and budget processes
  • Complete monthly plant EBITDA bridge
  • Quantify and monitor cost reduction projects for achievement of financial objectives
  • Review and consolidate plant business optimization activities
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Lead capital spending analysis and planning, submit monthly and full year forecasts
  • Partner with site Leadership team in the development of projects that improve productivity Effectively manage and develop the accounting/finance department staff, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and career growth while maintaining superior standards for accuracy and efficiency
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. CPA or MBA and knowledge of SAP preferred; experience in the printing industry a plus
  • 10+ years related management experience in a manufacturing profit center environment
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Track monthly metrics for savings – work closely with QA, Production, Procurement, and Scheduling
  • Month-End/Year-End Closing and Plant Financials
  • Presenting and reviewing results with plant teams and Finance with implications and follow ups
  • Prepare plant monthly financial review package
  • Gather information required to perform month-end accruals, create and post required journal entries
  • Manufacturing Planning/Budgeting & Controls
  • Help prepare, document, and analyze manufacturing budget for plant. Includes direct labor, indirect labor, capital, efficiencies and all other plant expenses
  • Develop, monitor, and update plant overhead standards and all of the supporting work this implies, including understanding and/or developing crewing, machine speeds, material yields, plant allocation measures, and overhead budgets
  • Monitor plant overhead actual results and compare to standards
  • Prepare the financial evaluation of plant capital expenditures proposals and control spending
  • Prepare financial data, business input and analysis for special projects
  • Support VPs, Plant Manager and Department Managers on key projects
  • Data, Report Management and System Support
  • Shared roles in specific areas of data management and system support
  • Define, assist in developing (or develop where possible) and manage key reports, data, and systems to support Plant teams and downstream data users
  • University Degree in Business and Accounting
  • Working towards Accounting Designation (CGA, CMA),
  • Two to three years of hands-on manufacturing accounting experience at the plant level
  • Cost accounting experience, with strong inventory background and budgeting
  • In-depth working knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
  • Enterprise solution software experience (MS Dynamics AX Preferred)
  • Experience in a multi-facility environment
  • Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel in a manufacturing organization
  • Results oriented and able to meet tight deadlines and willing and able to provide new ideas and challenge current thinking
  • Ability to work in an dynamic environment with changing priorities based on business needs
  • Good organizational skills and detail oriented with ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Able to work both independently and as a team player
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Prepare and coordinate Annual Operating plan, monthly forecasting cycle, variance reporting, as well as managing the Capital acquisition process
  • Minimum 7-10 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing electronics and or aerospace facility preferred
  • Proven analytical abilities, including strong accounting/financial, budgeting, business planning, and forecasting skills, with solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • CPA/CMA preferred
  • U.S. citizen or green card required
  • 403 LaBarge Avenue
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Plant Controller Resume Examples & Samples

  • Plan, coordinate and direct the financial functions of the Toccoa business located in the Toccoa plant. Develop and coordinate plant profit plans, strategic plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis, cost control reporting and recommendations
  • Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
  • Support the Corporate, Sector & Group Teams as required to ensure Group, statutory, and fiscal accounts are prepared timely and accurately in compliance with US GAAP, SOX, corporate guidance, legal, and fiscal regulations
  • Support Commercial analysis and activities with both suppliers and customers; this includes project Gate Reviews, preparation of New Business Review (NBR’s), analysis of business growth opportunities, analysis of supplier/customer cost out initiatives, supplier selection, assessment of supplier LTA’s, make/buy analysis, customer cost out expectations, and pricing
  • Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship
  • CPA/CMA/MBA preferred
  • Sound working knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities to achieve clear alignment between plant and region/division