Finance Manager Manufacturing (Plant Controller)

Requirements:Experience as a Finance Manager/Plant Controller or Accounting Manager.Should have a good understanding of cost accounting since you will supervise one cost accountant. Experience in financial budgeting and financial forecasts.Duties:This position manages all financial matters and is the primary owner for financial budgeting and on-going financial forecasts. Partners closely with the Plant Manager to drive strategic plant decisions, identify issues and help drive plant performance and profitability. Works to increase financial visibility, leads local cost-reduction initiatives, and ensures timely execution of reporting. · Responsible for managing the accounting system and ensuring timely and accurate collection and reporting of cost related financial information, timely and accurate manufacturing cost variance analysis, interface with plant management and plant staff on cost control measures, and implementation of cost reductions. · Lead and assist in the budget planning and forecasting process as it relates to Independence costs in accordance with corporate guidelines.· Lead the facility’s annual update of standard costs in accordance with corporate guidelines.· Ensures that inventory balances are properly stated in accordance with US GAAP and the Corporation’s guidelines.· Review bills of materials for accuracy and that the BOM represents the actual product produced.· Evaluate the Investment projects submitted by the Independence leadership team to ensure their accuracy and return meets the corporate guidelines.Perks:This is a high tech manufacturing plant and the mother company has over 1 billion dollars in sales and is a world leader in their product lines.They offer two yearly bonus programs.Full relocation cost provided.Immediate needType: direct hire