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Plant Controller

Insight Global

Job Description

The Plant Controller has a direct reporting relationship to the Director, Plant and Cost Accounting within the Corporate Controllers department. This position acts as a key business partner to the Plant General Manager and their direct reports by providing financial oversight, critical analysis, and actively soliciting process improvement opportunities. This role acts as the key person responsible for providing timely and accurate financial and operational reporting with corresponding analysis. In addition, this individual is responsible for establishing an environment that ensures and maintains a high level of internal control over these reporting practices. The Plant Controller will establish procedures to ensure that plant personnel are knowledgeable of and adhere to all financial policies.

This individual will direct all financial activities related to accounting processes, annual planning, periodic spare parts reviews, fixed assets, maintenance activities, and budgeted or unplanned turnarounds. This role will also manage all internal and external audit requirements.

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Skills and Requirements

• BS/BA in a related field or equivalent experience typically required to complete all essential job functions.

• 5 to 10 years supervisory experience in manufacturing accounting

• Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and financial governance in a regulated environment.

• Ability to clearly communicate financial information to project teams and senior leadership.

• SAP Experience (Currently use SAP S4) •CPA/MBA

○ Time in the role is more applicable

• Demonstrated experience with project accounting for multi year, multi billion dollar capital programs.

• Comparable Industry: Chemical Manufacturing, Oil and Gas, Fertilizer Industry

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