Plant Controller

Cranbury, NJFinance – Accounting /Salaried Exempt /HybridInnophos is seeking a Plant Controller to join our Plant Operations team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance and cost accounting, with experience working in a manufacturing environment. The Plant Controller will be responsible for month end closing activities, account reconciliations, variance analysis, audit sampling & support the plant on inventory counts, expense analysis, any inventory cost related projects and fixed assets.Key ResponsibilitiesThis role requires a thorough understanding of Innophos’ financial policies and practices. The Plant Controller is responsible for providing support for plant financial accounting and internal and external reporting.Reviews process models and costing components for material, labor and overhead on products to ensure accuracy of costsConducts comprehensive manufacturing variance analysis weekly/monthlyPerforms plant inventory analysis for finished goods, packaging supplies, and raw materials and oversees annual physical inventory processAnalyze capital project costs and ensure that costs are within the budget & appropriately recordedPrepare and post journal entries for monthly, quarterly, and year end closings that include cut-off and invoice accruals, recording fixed assets placed in serviceResponsible for all balance sheet reconciliations for inventory sub-ledger and other balance sheet accountsProvides plant-level support for internal and external auditsServe as a key financial advisor for plant leadershipFacilitate regular cross-functional meetings with production, procurement and maintenance teams to align financial goalsCompletes other accounting tasks as neededSome travel will be required (quarterly)Required Education and ExperienceUndergraduate degree in Accounting/ Finance5 or more years of experienceManufacturing cost accounting experience is preferredCPA PreferredRequired Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesFirm grasp of basic and intermediate accounting principlesIntermediate level Excel skillsJD Edwards experience a plusDemonstrate the ability to meet challenging deadlines on a consistent basisAbility to be a self-starter and communicate effectivelyRespects and understands internal controls as defined in our policiesCan produce high-quality work regularly, paying close attention to detailBenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision benefits which start the 1st of the month after hireAnnual incentive bonus eligibility based on individual and company performanceTax advantaged health savings and spending accounts401k eligibility with company match and annual discretionary contributionTime off: vacation, holidays/floating holidays, personal and sick daysCompany provided Life and Disability InsurancePaid Parental LeaveFitness Membership Reimbursement ProgramEducational assistance programThe benefits set forth in this posting reflect Innophos’ current benefits for similarly situated employees, are subject in all respects to the terms and conditions of the applicable program policies and may be modified or discontinued by Innophos in the future (subject to applicable law).$107,000 - $159,000 a yearThe actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to education, specific skills, licenses and certifications, experience, and training.About InnophosInnophos is a leading international producer of specialty ingredient solutions that deliver far-reaching, versatile benefits for the food, health, nutrition and industrial markets. We leverage our expertise in the science and technology of blending and formulating phosphate, mineral and botanical based ingredients for our customers. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. We are driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity and collaboration. Headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey, Innophos has manufacturing operations across the United States, in Canada, Mexico and China and sells into over 70 countries.Innophos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. Innophos is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process, as required by applicable federal, state and local laws.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications against job descriptions, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses (including recording, transcribing, and summarizing our interviews). These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.