Plant Controller

Plant ControllerThe Plant Controller is a proactive business partner; providing leadership and management of financial activities and working with the site leadership team, and all departments and levels of employees to drive company growth and initiatives. As the primary finance and accounting leader at the site, this role involves providing analysis, management reporting, planning, and accounting support to our growing global business. The ability to work independently is crucial. Prepare balance sheets and profit and loss statements, and other financial reports. Complete balance sheet reconciliations. Responsibilities also include budgeting and forecasting, financial month end close process, monthly results commentary, creating and preparing financial analysis, product costing analysis, track and communicate capital expenditure projects, excess and obsolete inventory review, ad hoc reporting, assisting departments and other site controllers. Special projects as assigned by the Corporate team.This individual will be the responsible completing the month end close for the plant. This individual will be responsible for assuring that Company financial policies and procedures are implemented according to corporate policy in support of the highest possible level of financial integrity and reliability.Essential Duties/Responsibilities:Plant month end close and financial reportingComplete and process monthly journal entriesBalance sheet reconciliationsWeekly expense reporting / forecastingFinancial month end close processMonthly forecasting and trend analysisAnnual budgeting and Rolling ForecastAccounts Payable/ReceivableRoute invoices to shared services center to ensure timely processingTroubleshoot purchase order processing issues as neededAssist cash application team as neededTravel & P-card AdministratorConcur administrator for site personnel (T&E)Manage out of pocket reimbursementsMonthly Concur Accrual and ExpenseTreasury managementManage and Reconcile monthly intercompany accountingMonth end cash closingOther duties include, project management, costing, scrap tracking, capital expenditure tracking, continuous improvement projects, sales and use tax filing, forecasting (weekly and monthly), budget, and external & internal audit supportKey Skills and AttributesBachelor's degree (accounting major) with major coursework in business, finance accounting At least 5 years accounting/financial analysis experience within a manufacturing company. Must be highly computer literate with data mining and ERP systems, have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and analytical skills. Requires deadline driven, high-energy individual, able to work autonomously and lead as key contributor on teams. IQMS ERP system experience a plus. The individual will be expected to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting and finance field, including cost accounting. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills are a must, as well as willingness to accept and task ownership of new responsibilities in a fast-growing environment. Travel will be necessary occasionally. Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to multi-task with moderate supervision. Experience with Cognos products would be plus, but not required.