Plant Controller

About Us

Standex Electronics is a worldwide market leader in the design, development and manufacture of standard reed switch-based sensor solutions, custom electro-magnetic components and high-voltage and instrument transformer solutions. We are a global team of problem solvers who can provide custom and/or standard solutions through our diverse and dynamic capabilities. Our approach is to strategically partner with customers to conquer challenges, and deliver reliable high-quality results through our engineering and components. These parts serve an array of markets globally, and through our customer driven innovation – improve the overall performance and efficiency at which end products operate.

The Controller is a talented, self-driven, and high-energy individual in the Electronics division providing financial support as it relates to variance analysis, support for cost reduction and margin expansion opportunities for the Concord location.

What You'll Do

• Preparing various monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Concord location, including various “bridge analysis”
• Review and investigation of variances during the month, including scrap, material usage, purchase price variances, and direct labor
• Be responsible for the month-end close and journal entries, as well as review, analysis, and reporting for inventory balances
• Coordinate annual standards roll
• Work with the manufacturing team to identify, validate, and report cost reduction opportunities
• Work with the commercial organization as well as the manufacturing team to evaluate customer margins and opportunities for margin expansion
• Prepare capital expenditure requests as necessary for the business
• Assist in the preparation of forecasts and annual budgets, along with other reporting requirements
• Other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of experience with a background that includes accounting experience in manufacturing operations or relevant audit experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, able to work with complex spreadsheets, and able to understand and complete complex Excel templates with business historical trends and explanatory information
• Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident

What We Value

• Experience with SAP Business One is a plus
• Demonstrated experience in being a strong and collaborative business partner with an organization to help facilitate ongoing improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills is a must with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Excellent organizational and strong time management skills, detail-oriented, and a professional demeanor.

*Hybrid work schedule flexibility - 3 days onsite / 2 days remote.

Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.