Plant Controller

Shiloh Industries - Goshen, IN

Full-time - Senior

Goshen, IN

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Plant Controller at Shiloh Industries, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the financial processes of the plant, including budget forecasting, month-end reporting, and compliance with GAAP. This role serves as a strategic link between the plant's business plan and actual results, ensuring profitability and identifying areas for improvement. The Plant Controller will also mentor plant leadership in financial decision-making and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for budget planning and trend forecasting, providing explanations for significant variances.
• Focus on month-end results and strategic planning to enhance business profitability.
• Lead financial processes including month-end close, cost variance reconciliations, and inventory reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and sound business practices in all plant accounting activities.
• Coordinate and prepare internal financial reporting, including weekly and monthly performance presentations.
• Support plant management with training on retrieving cost data from the system.
• Interact proactively with plant management and senior management to ensure clarity on financial performance.
• Act as an advisor on accounting and finance to plant leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and participate in problem-solving events.
• Develop annual plant business plans and co-manage the capital process with project managers.
• Research issues and provide insights to key questions regarding financial performance.
• Evaluate and improve plant accounting and internal control systems.
• Create forward-looking financial models and conduct trend forecasting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; Master's degree preferred.
• 8 to 10 years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting with a focus on cost accounting.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and leadership skills.
• Ability to understand changes in manufacturing strategy and provide insights.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing planning and budgeting roles.

Benefits

• Health savings account
• Relocation assistance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance