General Plant Controller

: Position Summary:

This position involves specialized work in developing and maintaining staffing and financial data at Midwest Manufacturing and supplying accurate and timely information and support to the Division Controller, General Plant Manager(s), and Midwest Manufacturing General Managers.

Primary Responsibilities:

Financial Review and Analysis

• Implement strategies to expedite and improve the closing process at the plant levels
• Review and analyze Plant financial statements for accuracy and discrepancies
• Act as an intermediary and assist Controllers/Controller Trainees with margin analysis and financial information reporting to the MM Accounting Team
• Work with Controllers/Controller Trainees to identify and resolve problem trends
• Work with Plant Controllers to monitor, track all inventory levels

• Collect plant financial data from each site, consolidate and disseminate financial reports to Division Controller & General Plant Manager(s)
• Assist Division Controller with financial information for new plant expansion

Office Management Functions

• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and terminating Controllers/Controller Trainees
• Help develop & train Controllers/Controller Trainees at all plant locations
• Follow established processes for problem handling or resolution
• Review and verify billing for accuracy
• Verify accounts payable and receivable

Additional Responsibilities:

• Constantly monitor work to ensure the highest level of quality
• Assist Division Controller & Asst. Division Controllers in all duties and responsibilities
• Complete any additional management functions as assigned by Division Controller
• Assist in the start-up process for new plant locations (when applicable)

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Minimum two years of experience in Accounting/Finance

• Working knowledge of modern accounting methods and techniques
• Use of Microsoft Office products- Excel, Access, Word

• Able to manage multiple priorities
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
• Able to work independently, as well as, cooperate with others
• Able to work within designated normal office hours assigned or required by work
• May be required to work overtime including weekends and holidays
• Able to communicate clearly and accurately