Plant Controller

Plant Controller – Colorado Factories

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Controller at Terumo Blood & Cell Technologies in Littleton, CO, serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the plant's supply chain, overseeing significant financial operations including a $200M+ production budget, $25M+ in capital expenditures, and $20M in inventory. This role is integral to the Plant Senior Leadership Team, focusing on compliance, financial performance, and continuous improvement to drive profitable growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Oversee all plant-related GAAP, SOX, and Terumo policy requirements, ensuring accurate financial records (P&L and BS).
• Communicate financial performance effectively, including month-end closing, weekly pulses, and preparation of quarterly forecasts and budgets.
• Maximize financial performance through analysis, guidance, and accountability.
• Identify trends and opportunities for continuous improvement in financial and operational areas.
• Develop and execute action plans to drive profitable growth.
• Achieve committed financial results for KPIs including manufacturing variances, operating income, cash flow, and capital investments.
• Liaise with process business partners to enhance efficiency in fulfilling Plant Controller responsibilities.
• Lead budget and forecast processes for the Littleton & Lakewood Facilities
• Develop finance team and implement an intern program
• Develop financial acumen among finance and non-finance team members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or country equivalent) required.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing finance.
• SAP proficiency (4HANA a plus)
• Experience in standard costing, budget management, and capital analysis and control.
• Strong communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Experience in a global, diverse matrixed organization.
• Ability to manage indirect reporting relationships effectively.
• Experience with Lean concepts and tools preferred.

Skills

• Previous experience in an accounting & financial reporting function is a must. Solid understanding of corporate tax application particularly from an international or global organization standpoint is preferred.
• Experience working in a large international organization with specific experience consolidating international subsidiaries with multiple FX currencies.
• Deep understanding of accounting guidance (IFRS preferred) and the ability to effectively research critical accounting positions and financial statement reporting requirements is required.
• Expert communication skills to wide range of individuals within the organization both verbally and written.
• Excellent report preparation and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Strong computer knowledge of Microsoft Office.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Typical Office Environment requirements include: reading, speaking, hearing, close vision, walking, bending, sitting, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.