Tribeca Oven - Carlstadt, NJ
posted 3 months ago
The Operations Accounting Manager/Manufacturing Controller is a pivotal role within our organization, responsible for providing comprehensive financial representation and support for our manufacturing facility located in Carlstadt, NJ. This position reports directly to the Director of Supply Chain Finance and encompasses a wide range of responsibilities that are critical to the financial health and operational efficiency of the plant. The successful candidate will engage in financial budgeting, forecasting, variance analyses, performance analyses, standard cost development, and inventory valuation. Additionally, the role involves coordinating data collection to support both local and corporate financial systems, as well as generating additional analyses and reports as required to assist financial and plant/supply chain management. In this role, the Operations Accounting Manager will ensure compliance with company policies and protocols, promptly notifying the Director of any deviations. The position requires collaboration with plant management to implement financial and performance measurement systems tailored to local needs while adhering to corporate policies. The manager will assist in developing objectives, goals, strategies, and measures, as well as personal performance objectives, which will be reviewed by the Senior Director of Planning & Analysis. Furthermore, the manager will prioritize plant opportunities for operational accounting efforts, initiating self-directed efforts or coordinating with others to capitalize on these opportunities. The role also involves providing coordination and direction for financial monitoring, reporting, analysis, and plant cost allocation, ensuring accurate and timely reflection of segment and consolidated performance. Effective communication between the plant and corporate offices is essential to support centralized financial functions. The manager will coordinate the integration of all information systems related to financial monitoring and reporting, providing direction and support to the plant in financial measurement and reporting processes. This includes developing plant cost information to support product and customer rationalization and implementing systems to manage and analyze data related to resource consumption and allocation. The Operations Accounting Manager will lead the development and use of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) within the Supply Chain, ensuring consistency between these indicators and resource consumption reflected in cost allocations. The role requires a proactive approach to institutionalizing costing and financial analysis concepts through training for plant management and staff. The manager will also perform ad hoc cost and economic analyses as needed and propose new technologies for financial monitoring and performance analysis. Maintaining awareness of corporate strategies, costing developments, and reporting practices is crucial for success in this role.