Plant Controller

$105,000 - $125,000/Yr

Adecco - Fulton, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Fulton, NY

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Plant Controller is a crucial role within the accounting team, responsible for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. This position involves complex accounting tasks, month-end close duties, and supporting tax filings and audits. The Plant Controller will report directly to the Director of Internal Accounting and play a significant role in shaping the future of the North America Accounting/Finance Team.

Responsibilities

• Execute the monthly general ledger close process and required reporting; ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare complex accounting journal entries and collaborate with other departments to gather pertinent data for month-end close.
• Implement and ensure compliance for all Corporate Controlling Policies.
• Responsible for updating all inventory costs and ensuring that inventory costing and WIP are accurate.
• Manage all aspects of product costing. Review absorption variances monthly.
• Respond to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Ensure proper general ledger coding of all transactions and approve (or reject) transactions as required.
• Prepare supporting documents and perform tasks related to the external audit.
• Manage the accounting for capital projects; evaluate capital expenditures and summarize return on investment.
• Partner with the Finance Leaders to improve/implement centralized accounting processes across our sites.
• Compile, analyze and distribute routine and ad hoc financial reports.
• Assist with the preparation of financial data and analysis for periodic in-depth business unit reviews.
• Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
• Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical information for monthly reporting of key financial data (KPI's).
• Manage all business capital projects including working with the business to develop the capital project, obtain approvals, and monitor capital spend.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• University Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum 7-10 years experience in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Ability to work within a dynamic fast-paced work environment
• Ability to interact and deal effectively with production personnel using excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency with the use of computers, technology and Microsoft Office 365
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and have excellent time management skills
• Detail oriented and can be counted on to meet and exceed goals successfully
• Clearly understand problems and make sound decisions to resolve discrepancies and errors.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays