Plant Controller

**Description**

POSITION: Plant Controller

LOCATION: Greenfield, MA

POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking an accomplished and proactive individual to take on the role of Plant Controller. In this critical position, you will be responsible for driving financial insights, cost control, and operational efficiency across our assigned manufacturing plants. By overseeing key accounting functions and partnering with cross-functional teams, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of our operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the charge in cost accounting and financial oversight for Plant Operations. Be the go-to finance and accounting contact, guiding decision-making through insightful data analysis and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Budget Leader: Take the lead in the annual budget process for the plant, leveraging your expertise to shape realistic financial projections that drive performance excellence.
- Team Empowerment: Supervise and mentor both indirect and direct reports, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and high performance within the finance team.
- Operational Insights: Prepare and dissect monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other critical financial metrics for the plant. Through your analytical prowess, provide actionable insights that drive operational efficiencies.
- Month-End Expertise: Manage crucial month-end closing tasks, including inventory and other operation-related accounts. Present monthly financial statements and operational reports that provide a clear snapshot of plant performance.
- Process Optimization: Take the reins on overseeing the maintenance of the operation’s bill of materials and routing processes. Analyze standard versus actual production variances, driving continuous improvement.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly provide well-structured analytical information and schedules to plant management and other functional department heads. Serve as a valued financial partner in driving informed decision-making.
- Business Growth Analysis: Develop cost/projection analyses for new and existing business opportunities, contributing to effective pricing strategies and maintaining profitability.
- Financial Stewardship: Manage Fixed Assets and Capital Expense Request processes, ensuring prudent financial management and alignment with corporate goals.
- Compliance Assurance: Maintain a vigilant eye on procedures and internal controls to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, safeguarding the integrity of financial operations.
- Strategic Collaboration: Empower business unit leaders with comprehensive financial insights. Assist in interpreting financial performance, cost drivers, and forecasts to guide strategic initiatives.
- Operational Excellence: Champion special projects that bolster Operational Excellence, controlling expenses, boosting profits, optimizing cash flow, and enhancing plant efficiencies.
- Inventory Expertise: Regularly monitor and provide insight to facilitate proper inventory management. Supervise the plant’s cycle counting program, fostering accuracy in financial reporting.
- Adaptive Responsiveness: Tackle additional duties as assigned with a proactive and adaptable approach.

QUALIFICATIONS
- Educational Foundation: bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- Detail-Driven: Strong attention to detail with a proven background in budget preparation and variance analysis.
- Tech Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, etc.), Power BI, Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
- ERP Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems providing you with a solid foundation for streamlined operations.
- Effective Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial data in an understandable manner.
- Change Leadership: Demonstrated success in driving change and process improvement, fostering a culture of continuous enhancement.
- Strategic Partnership: Proven experience collaborating with business leaders to develop strategic plans and identify opportunities for business improvement.
- Analytical Acumen: Adept at account analysis and reconciliation preparation, including the utilization of online tools such as Blackline.
- Financial Insight: Proficiency in conducting Net Present Value and Return on Investment analyses, guiding informed decision-making.
- Join us in this pivotal role and contribute to the financial success and operational excellence of our manufacturing plants. Your expertise and leadership will be key to driving sustainable growth and innovation within our organization.

WHAT WE OFFER

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