Plant Controller

InfraHire is looking for Plant Controller in Des Plaines, IL

Responsibilities And Duties

Primary responsibilities include but not limited to:

Develop, propose, and maintain controls needed for financial data integrity, accumulation, and reporting

Calculate and assure that period costs are properly capitalized in accordance to GAAP, tax and internal procedures

Assist in the preparation, tracking, reporting and analysis of annual budgets, general ledger, budget components, product costing, forecasts and related variances

Perform assigned, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual close activities within closing timelines and assist the organization in any other areas that may require assistance in meeting their closing timelines

Maintain the accuracy and timeliness of data used in balance sheet inventory valuation and calculating the cost of goods sold in accordance with various standards such as GAAP, tax, and internal guidelines

Oversee customer invoicing

Responsible for accounts receivable and collections

Oversee accounts payable - ensure timely, accurate payments

Construct and/or maintain data accumulation systems to report inventory valuation and margins by various dimensions (i.e. standard cost, current cost, margins by part, product line, customer, cost center, breakeven analysis, etc.)

Work with other business functions to assure that physical inventory, cycle counts and excess and obsolete inventory evaluations are performed on a timely basis, and that results are analyzed for root cause issues and communicated in a timely basis to the appropriate management to improve any training, controls or procedures that may be required to improve results

Lead accounting for fixed asset management and assist organization with fixed asset tracking

Prepare and submit bi-weekly payroll, and process quarterly and annual payroll tax returns

Develop associated internal reports and processes to reconcile payroll, taxes and related accounts

Remit employee contributions to outside vendors

Assist with employment-related reporting and regulatory requirements

Create and review adjusting journal entries as needed

Analyze, interpret and report financial and operational data to management

Create and carry out month-end procedures

Provide year-end support for external accounting firm, including reconciliations

Manage bank account transactions and reconciliations

Track and report cash management activities and ensure proper bank transaction processes are followed

Support the organization in various other tasks, as requested

Key Qualifications And Traits

Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent

Minimum of 5-7 years of plant/cost accounting, financial reporting, payroll and related taxes, and P&L analysis experience in a manufacturing environment

Experience in margin and variance analysis, accounts receivables, accounts payables, cash management

Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting principles and practices

Very strong ERP system knowledge in a manufacturing environment as it pertains to order costing, inventory, labor and overhead rates, and general ledger is mandatory

Very strong proficiency in higher level Excel functions (e.g. pivot tables, lookup, graphs, etc.), and other key Microsoft Office applications

Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills to train, persuade, and lead change at various levels of the organization

Core Competencies

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Initiative, self-administration, and disciplined follow-up

Sound judgment and effective decision-making ability

Solid planning, scheduling, monitoring, and information management skills

Solid collaboration and interpersonal communication skills speaking, persuading, writing, and focused listening

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn and grow with and ability to detect, document, and communicate opportunities

Strong time management skills, punctual, and demonstrates a "whatever it takes" attitude to meet deadlines.

Must be highly organized and multi-tasking is second nature

Effective in fast-paced team environment

High level of professionalism, integrity, and commitment to confidentiality

Proven analytical and problem-solving skills; the ability to analyze, interpret, and draw meaningful & accurate conclusions from data is highly preferred.

InfraHire is an Equal Opportunity Employer