Plant Controller

Plant Controller | $140k - $150k + 20% Bonus | Onsite w/ Occasional Flex

Location: Glendale, AZ

We are working with a leading manufacturing facility seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership. As a dynamic leader on the plant management team, the Plant Controller will be responsible for overseeing financial reporting, costing, inventory, and internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Operations Planning:
  • Participate in the development of operational objectives aligned with Corporate and Division strategic goals.
  • Lead proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement, and corrective actions for optimized financial results.
• Financial and Operational Controls:
  • Ensure an effective system of internal controls, including data integrity, asset protection, budgeting, and adherence to corporate policies and regulations.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Monitor the monthly closing process, prepare financial statements, and analyze variances.
  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, providing in-depth analysis and actionable insights.
• Driving Plant Profitability:
  • Lead actions to achieve targets, mitigate risk, and prioritize resource needs.
  • Provide competitive analytics, anticipate change, and drive decision-making for enhanced profitability.
  • Assist in contract evaluation and negotiation.
• Inventory and Costing:
  • Utilize strong standard/average costing knowledge, including cost roll and computation of labor and overhead rates.
  • Ensure correct profitability reflection through setting standard costs.
  • Conduct inventory reconciliation, cycle counts, and excess and obsolete analysis.
• Leading and Developing Talent:
  • Create an environment fostering talent development through effective performance management and talent evaluation systems.
  • Act as a resource to non-financial leaders, providing education and training on key finance principles.
  • Invest in the growth and development of direct reports and identified talent.
• Core Competencies:
  • Diagnostic Information Gathering, solid analytical and organizational skills.
  • Manages Performance, drives overall business performance, establishes and manages realistic goals.
  • Fosters Teamwork, communicates goals and fosters teamwork across departments.
  • Decisiveness, comfortable making recommendations and implementing change.
  • Provides Motivational Support, serves as a leader and mentor throughout the company.
  • Persuasive Communication, excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Experience and Qualifications:

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA, CMA, or CPA accreditation preferred.
• Leadership experience in manufacturing operations, with a focus on operations planning, savings, forecasting, and investment analysis.
• Demonstrated success in attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding talent.
• Extensive knowledge of standard cost accounting and variance reporting.
• Previous experience as a Plant Controller in a $100M plus organization.
• High proficiency in Excel and MRP Systems; experience with Infor LN (ERP) a plus.