Manufacturing Operations Controller

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including: data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.).
• Finance lead for integration projects with the business unit to ensure financials are reported accurately, synergies are reported, corporate policies and internal controls are integrated.
• Support strategic analysis on product lines, customers, and manufacturing and distribution footprint.
• Responsible for the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for the group of facilities which consists of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts and plans.
• Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast, effectively communicates results to management for all facilities.
• Coordinates evaluation of capital projects and approval process.
• Leads/supports actions to achieve productivity targets and business plans, including development of contingency plans, improvement initiatives and corrective actions
• Performs and monitors the plants’ monthly closing process in conjunction with the central accounting functions
• Finance Leadership of all aspects of Material and Inventory Control
• Work with plant sites to develop and report on key performance metrics, including providing education/training as necessary
• Coordination and oversight of physical inventories and audits with plant sites.
• Create an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management
• Communicate results, risks, and business concerns to the Chief Operating Officer and the VP of Finance
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as assigned and work with operations and plant sites.
• Travel offsite to meet with plant team members at manufacturing and distribution sites.
• Perform any other tasks as required by the finance team.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by extensive knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing and distribution costing principles. Understands P&L, balance sheet and cash flow dynamics.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline required.
• MBA, and/or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a finance function, experience in a controller position and/or manufacturing location strongly preferred
• Past experience with bill of materials, inventory valuation, standard costing and ERP/MRP systems required.
• Oracle experience strongly preferred
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required
• Strong analytical abilities
• Excellent communication skills and detail oriented

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)