Plant Controller (Asheville, NC)

Reference #1699

Permanent Position

Posted on 04/22/2008

Description: Plant Controller - (Asheville, NC) Candidate Requirements: The Qualified candidates will possess the following attributes: · Must have a minimum of 6 - 8 years of relevant Plant Controller or equivalent experience in a manufacturing environment. This must include management and technical understanding of the cost accounting, payroll, AP, and AR functions · Exceptional understanding of cost accounting principles and analytical skills are a must. · Proven experience & proficiency in the utilization of SAP version 4.6 or greater – both FI and CO. · Impeccable leadership, employee development, motivational, and team building skills. · A proven and absolute passion for driving continuous process improvement across a wide range of financial and operational functions. · Highly developed verbal and written communication skills are an absolute requirement. Demonstrate proactive thinking and communications at all business levels. Ability to research, analyze, compile, and present clear business proposals/justifications. · Candidate must have highly developed financial modeling skills to support make vs. buy; cost analysis & modeling; and annual budgeting responsibilities · Demonstrated success in the identification and implementation of BEST practices for optimizing budget planning, product cost tracking, inventory tracking and general financial reporting. · Must be highly effective in working in a multi-site environment – HQ and multiple manufacturing locations. · Must have proven experience and success at managing large projects - especially business acquisitions. · Highly adept at using computer based tools (email, MS Excel, Access, Word, etc.). · Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Accounting and an excellent working understanding of GAAP. Position Responsibilities: · Responsible for all accounting functions for a manufacturing facility of a public company. Responsibilities include accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset accounting, general ledger, standard cost accounting, budgeting, variance analyses and financial statement preparation. · Maintain Internal controls in compliance with Sarbane Oxley, inclusive of purchasing, inventory, shipping/receiving cutoffs, spending limits of authority, and segregation of duties. · Development of business models and analytical tools to assess make versus buy and/or other business investment opportunities. · Drive the annual business budgeting process via a structured, well managed process that achieves all calendared objectives. Assist plant management to understand cost drivers and actions necessary to adjust costs to align with production volume levels. · Prepare monthly performance and analytical reports and presentations for plant management and per HQ requirements. · The position also provides detailed account analyses and schedules for the monthly, quarterly and year end corporate reporting requirements. · Provide leadership and training to other managers in the areas of managerial accounting, financial controls and economic decision making processes. · Drive the organization through a process oriented mindset that continually “challenges itself to do things better” and fosters creative product development & improvement solutions. · Lead and participate on continuous improvement teams. · Develop and implement functional business goals. Deploy these through the organization with the appropriate accountability measurements to ensure achievement. · Hands on management and understanding of operational issues, budgets, financial performance, and key business performance metrics. Effectively utilize these to drive continuous business and organizational improvement. · Oversee and ensure the development and implementation financial SOPs and policies in support of efficient and controlled financial processes. · Effectively recruit and hire members of the finance team as well as ensure the continued growth and development of your employees. · Provide and lead the organization with a clear business vision. Inspire and motivate team members to support this vision and the supporting goals. · Adherence to all corporate policies regarding ethics, personal conduct, safety, and job performance. · The position reports directly to the General Manager and to Corporate Finance. Thank you!

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Alex Roberts

(803)233-4821

alex@recgrp.com

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