Plant Controller

Stryten Energy - Columbus, IN

Full-time - Mid Level

Columbus, IN

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The Plant Controller at Stryten Energy plays a crucial role in the financial leadership of the plant, overseeing all financial functions and ensuring compliance with corporate policies. This position involves defining and implementing financial control procedures, analyzing performance, and advising the Plant Manager on improving financial outcomes. The Controller is responsible for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and safeguarding company assets while providing sound financial advice across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial functions within the manufacturing and distribution facilities including payroll, AP, purchasing, receiving, production, shipping, and inventory control.
• Validate accuracy of all P&L and balance sheet accounts.
• Ensure strict compliance with financial corporate policies and procedures.
• Develop and document up-to-date financial procedures and monitoring measurements to ensure compliance.
• Safeguard company assets via routine cycle count program, periodic physical inventory, and fixed asset controls.
• Maintain control of and report the results of monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Monitor fixed assets and coordinate annual fixed asset inventories.
• Coordinate the preparation of expenditure requests (CERs) and work with project managers to quantify acceptable levels of investment and financial returns.
• Monitor capital project spending and close capital projects on a timely basis.
• Maintain the integrity of the location's fixed asset ledger in collaboration with the shared services department.
• Ensure local compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Provide sound financial advice and counsel in all aspects of the business.
• Lead and coordinate the manufacturing and distribution annual financial planning process.
• Provide accurate monthly and quarterly forecasts of operating expenses and capex.
• Prepare and validate weekly forecasts of current month's performance and provide monthly financial operating results, including variance explanations.
• Monitor all spending and report monthly, quarterly, and annual results to management.
• Control discretionary spending using a checkbook approach to proactively monitor expenses and hit targets.
• Analyze operating results including manufacturing cost, productivity, and scrap rates.
• Assist the Plant Manager in evaluating performance and actions necessary to improve results.
• Direct and control production and scrap reporting, material movement including receiving and interplant shipping.
• Supervise plant Finance staff and train finance department employees.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Minimum 5-7 years of financial or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory experience.
• Fiduciary responsibility for at least a $50 million organization with 50 employees.
• Experience with the financials of a large-size manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of spreadsheet application software programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to compose reports, procedures, policies, and general business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to any level of employee.

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or CPA preferred.
• Experience with IQMS MRP System and Hyperion Financial Reporting.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities