Plant Controller

Position Summary/Objective

The Controller position is primarily responsible for guiding the financial decisions by overseeing budgets, financial analysis, forecasting, accounts payable, accounts receivables, and financial reporting.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to the current economic landscape
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
• Manage the annual budgeting process
• Provide management with information vital to the decision-making process
• Manage capital projects and track Capex purchases for correct accounting treatment
• Calculate variances from the budget and report significant issues to management
• Review and close work orders and provide causals for material, labor, and overhead variances
• Review manufactured product cost accuracy on all inventory items
• Review and approve purchase orders and invoices as required
• Support month end closing process
• Update monthly Financial Package for assigned plant(s) and present financial results to plant managers
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Additional Controller duties as necessary
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned
• Update, review, and distribute the operations daily dashboard
• Manage the standard cost roll process for assigned plant(s).
• Track and report on labor efficiency and machine utilization
• Monitor changes in processes or methods to calculate effects on overall costs
• Participate in Lean cost saving projects and suggest solutions. Track cost savings after implementation of process improvements
• Conduct quarterly cycle count audits for accuracy and process compliance
• Manage, analyze, and report on all inventory levels including raw materials, finished goods, WIP, MRB, and in transit
• Actively participate in Utex Safety Program
• Support the annual PWC audits as needed
  
  

Other Requirements

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to communicate effectively in difficult situations
• Must be able to read and write proficiently
• Must be well versed on all applicable laws
• Proficient computer use required
  
  

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or equivalent experience
• Minimum of five years combined experience in accounting and financial management
• Extensive GAAP and financial reporting technical skills
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office and manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday.

Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Occasional monthly meeting at Corporate with other plant controllers.

Travel

Some limited travel will be required. Up to 10%.

EEO STATEMENT

Utex Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer and shall make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military, or veteran status, and/or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.