Plant Controller

2 weeks ago

Nashville, United States LG Chem America, Inc. Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

"We connect science to life for a better future."

With 50,000 patents, 20,000 employees and 58 locations worldwide, LG Chem is one of the largest science and chemical companies in the world. With its rapid growth, LG Chem endeavors to become a 'Global Top 5 Chemical Company' with a balanced business portfolio that has a competitive advantage across the globe, including business divisions in petrochemicals, advanced materials, life sciences, and a subsidiary specializing in batteries.


LG Chem is a leading chemical company in Korea that has continuously achieved growth through relentless challenges and innovation since its establishment in 1947. From the infrangible facial cream lid to the world’s most advanced batteries, LG Chem has turned dreams into reality and enriched our lives for 70 years. Building upon a balanced and globally competitive business portfolio, LG Chem manufactures a wide range of products from high-value added petrochemicals to renewable plastics, specializing in cutting-edge electronic and battery materials such as cathodes, as well as drugs and vaccines to deliver differentiated solutions for its customers.

Beyond a chemical company, LG Chem will become a leading science-oriented corporation that creates value for our customers and is committed to reaching carbon-neutral growth by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050 by managing the impacts of climate change and making positive contributions to society through renewable energy and responsible supply chains.

We are actively searching for a Plant Controller to join our team in Clarksville, TN. The Plant Controller is the finance and accounting leader for the location. The position functions as part of the site leadership team and is responsible for leading the finance and accounting functions for the facility, and will manage future team members of finance and accounting professionals. The Controller will manage all financial controls and accounting activities of the plant, monitors plant operations results against annual operating plans and forecast, and prepares or directs the preparation of reports used to monitor and measure performance. He/She leads the plant financial and capital budgeting process, recommends and implements programs to improve productivity, and works to increase efficiencies and reduce costs. Qualified candidates will have experience working in a large, manufacturing plant and will have lead the accounting department. This position is based full time in Clarkesville, TN and is not a remote role.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversees and manages the preparation and presentation of daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly and annual financial information for management and outside parties. This may include leading one or more period end closing activities.
  • Ensures controls are in place, general ledger accounts are reconciled on a periodic basis and that overall data and system integrity as it relates to financial data is in compliance with GAAP and Company policies.
  • Manages and ensures general accounting functions are performed properly.
  • Prepares and monitors financial forecasts, budgets, expenditures; coordinates variance data and allocations and performs cost estimating projects.
  • Leads the plant financial and capital budgeting process.
  • Works with functional managers throughout the company to identify opportunities for improved efficiencies and offer recommendations for improvement. Coordinates review of inventory balances and inventory monitoring programs.
  • Manages local financial reporting systems and the compilation and analysis of management reports and statistical statements.
  • Manages internal and external financial statement audit requirements.
  • Performs full range of managerial responsibilities which may include but not be limited to: interviewing, hiring, coaching and developing employees; planning, assigning and directing work; EEO/AA; performance management; department budget.
  • Support and implement HQ Finance / Accounting initiatives
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
  • CPA or CMA certification preferred
  • Strong analytical skills and knowledge of analysis techniques that assist in report preparation for decision-making purposes
  • Thorough understanding of general accounting functions as well as cost accounting and standard cost setting
  • Familiarity with profit and loss analysis, standard operating and capital budgeting
  • Advanced organization skills necessary to manage multiple assignments and priorities
  • Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills for interface and communicate with diverse groups
  • Leadership skills and the ability to be influential
  • Strong computer literacy, especially experience with financial software systems, MS Office Suite, and ERP / MRP systems
  • Ten or more years of finance/accounting experience with a minimum of 5+years of experience working in a manufacturing plant required
  • Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
  • Prior people management experience preferred.


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