Controller II, Plant

ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participate as an active member of the Operations Core Team and offers Human Resource strategy/input as issues are resolved and programs are developed.
• Manage the monthly/quarterly close process for the plant. Compile, distribute and present regular accounting reports and financial statements.
• Lead annual COGS budget and manufacturing related departmental expense budget(s). Prepare P&L for presentation. Create budget spreadsheets, provide historical budget information, upload budgets to ERP system. Preparation of site budget and analysis of site business level production and cost reports.
• Maintain accuracy of bills of material standard waste amounts and routing rates. Hold periodic meetings to compare actual results versus standards and adjust as needed.
• Plan & Manage STD Cost updates Analyze and maintain integrity of the standard cost system. Respond to requests from sales/marketing related to product cost. Set up standard costs on new items and perform routine plant wide cost updates when directed. Analyze and assist in establishing overhead rates. Maintain accuracy of standard waste amounts and production rates. Analyze and make recommendations related to product costing and product costing techniques.
• Analyze and make recommendations regarding application of labor and overhead rates.
• Oversee all State Sales & Use Tax Filings. Submit monthly payments timely and maintain reconciliation with all InvestArk investment incentives.
• Identify, support & lead key cost initiatives to drive improved results, clarity and/or process improvements. Contribute to overall organizational effectiveness through building collaborative relationships and developing finance team, operations team, and plant leadership team in their financial capability across business functions.
• Provide documentation to support audit and year-end related accounting activity, e.g., sales and cost of goods sold by items.
• Carry out various ad-hoc projects related to manufacturing operations cost and expense analysis that may from time to time be allocated to the Finance department.
• Manage the Finance team and provide training, support and development where necessary.
• Demonstrate commitment to Rockline's RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.
• Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed in a safe manner. Effectiveness in carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate's essential accountabilities.
• Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field required. MBA or CPA are a plus. Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience with 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing setting will be required. Previous experience with an ERP system. Advanced proficiency with excel. Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Ability to organize and priorities workload to meet deadlines. Demonstrated speed, consistency and accuracy in all tasks.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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