Plant Controller

2 weeks ago

Louisville, United States Givaudan Sense Colour Full time

Givaudan Sense Colour seeks to hire a full-time Plant Controller to join our team in Louisville, KY


The Plant Controller will be responsible for managing the accounting functions of a manufacturing plant and will play a critical role in the financial health and efficiency of the plant operations. This role involves maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with corporate and requirements, and providing financial analysis and support to the plant management team


Benefits include:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401k with match
  • Generous paid holidays, in addition to paid vacation
  • Paid Life Insurance
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Opportunity for growth and advancement.
  • The ability to work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.


Plant Controller Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead month-end close process consisting of making journal entries, preparing account reconciliation’s, along with income statement and balance sheet analysis. Monitor and report on plant performance, including variances in production costs, overhead, and inventory.
  • Review transactions that flow through general ledger to ensure month-end financial statements are accurate. Understand transactions and adjust as necessary.
  • Assist in the preparation of the plant’s annual budget. Develop and maintain financial forecasts, including sales, production costs, and capital expenditures. Track and report on budget vs. actual performance, highlighting any significant variances.
  • Maintain the plant’s cost accounting activities, including the maintenance of standard costs and variance analysis. Analyze cost variances and implement cost control measures.
  • Oversee the accounting and reporting of inventory, including raw materials, and finished goods.
  • Serve as back up for daily cash entry, bank reporting, customer entry, and reporting. Ensure balance agrees with E1 general ledger by reviewing system integrity reports.
  • Determine credit limits for all new customers along with annual review of existing customers. Manage credit holds daily and take action as appropriate.
  • Serve as backup for daily voucher entry, purchase order invoice entry and freight invoice entry.
  • Serve as back up for daily cash entry, bank reporting, customer entry, and reporting.
  • Collaborate with plant leadership team to identify and implement process improvements. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support operational efficiency and cost reduction initiatives. Assist in the evaluation of capital expenditure projects and ROI analysis.
  • Lead and develop two direct reports, providing coaching, mentoring, and performance management. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the finance team. Collaborate with other plant departments to support overall plant goals and objectives.
  • Ensure that the Finance team is in compliance with all corporate policies and procedures.
  • Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement process by leading or participating on at least one CI project annually.
  • Participate in audit requests and prepare audit schedules and other reports as required and necessary.


Plant Controller Skill Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3+ years of accounting experience, in a manufacturing plant environment.
  • Knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, and financial analysis techniques.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


About Givaudan Sense Colour

Mother Nature supplies the raw materials, Sense Colour adds 155 years of colouring expertise. This is a brilliant partnership that offers a complete range of natural colours, caramel colours, burnt sugars, and fruit and vegetable-based browns. We solely focus all of our people, and capabilities on creating brilliant natural colours for multisensorial food and beverage experiences consumers will love.


Together, we co-create food experiences using the broadest palette of natural colours brought to life by an unparalleled team of experts.

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