Plant Controller

The Hershey - Memphis, TN

Full-time

Memphis, TN

Food Manufacturing

About the position

Direct the plant's financial operations and assist Plant Management in improving plant costs through effective budgeting and analysis and by monitoring plant performance. Manage the support of plant operations and provide for a sound internal financial controls environment. The position requires a broad business perspective and must work effectively within a team environment to provide actionable information and services to plant and corporate departments.

Responsibilities

• Plant and line performance monitoring and control. Assure proper monitoring and financial performance of the Plant is accomplished.
• Direct the reporting and analysis of the Plant's financial and inventory performance monthly.
• Provide leadership and direction in investigating and understanding all major manufacturing variances to ensure timely, actionable information to management.
• Provide analytical support to make timely decisions.
• Provide analysis and leadership in business development such as margin improvement initiatives.
• Lead and direct the preparation and presentation of annual budgets and quantitative standards.
• Develop monthly outlooks, and other financial analysis as required, through effective management of the accounting staff.
• Direct and oversee accounting and purchasing activities to include: payroll, monthly accounting close, inventory reconciliation and verification, cost accounting, and procurement of materials.
• Develops and executes control procedures to ensure the integrity of plant financial records and safeguarding of plant assets.
• Review capital projects for compliance with Corporate Capital Control Policies and for adequate clarity of justification.

Requirements

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and corporate financial policies
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication and leadership skills, ability to work with and/or supervise a variety of people.
• Strong computer skills (Advanced Excel and PowerPoint)
• SAP experience preferred
• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration
• At least 8 years of manufacturing or related accounting experience required

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree preferred
• CMA, or CPA preferred