Plant Controller

Description

We are seeking a Plant Controller to join our Bronx-based team in the food manufacturing industry. This role is pivotal in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the production facility. The successful candidate will oversee the financial functions at the production facility including cost accounting, inventory control, accounts payable, billing and preparation of the facility’s financial and other control reports.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accounting and finance leadership and direction to the facility

• Oversee the maintenance and closing of the facility’s general ledger and sub-ledgers

• Provide impactful financial statement analysis

• Design and implement process improvements and best practices

• Prepare accounting and reporting deliverable as well as various management reports

• Partner with FP& A teams to analyze business results in detail

• Administer the development of detailed forecasts and annual budgets

• Control and monitor the processing of capital expenditure and maintenance projects in accordance with company policy

• Collaborate with all levels of the organization to build and maintain effective relationships

• Support external quarterly reviews and year-end audits

• Manage and develop the cost accounting function ensuring all costs and standards are updated and correct

• Formulate and establish labor and overhead standards and update financial reporting systems

• Maintain internal control procedures and ensure compliance with SOX requirements

Please send resumes directly to saravana.velayutham@roberthalf. If you're working with one of my colleagues in the tri-state area, please reach out to them and refer to job reference number 02940-0013005902

Requirements

• Must possess a minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role or related field
• Profound knowledge and experience in Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Cost Accounting is essential
• Demonstrated proficiency in Inventory Controls is required
• Ability to handle Monthly Close procedures effectively and efficiently
• Experience in creating and analyzing Financial Statements
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with other departments
• Proficiency in using financial software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong understanding of regulatory standards and compliance related to plant operations.

Job type

Perm