MIDWEST - CONTROLLER

Well known, established specialty consumer products manufacturer with national presence is searching for a talented, growth?oriented, hands-on Plant Controller with strengths to plan, coordinate, and administer plant accounting functions, including both the cost accounting and general accounting functions.  RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Assist plant management in the decision-making process that allows for profit maximization or cost minimization.Communicate with plant personnel and observe plant operations in order to assist with and to make recommendations for improvement in plant operations.Implement procedures to insure that all company financial policies are followed and to insure that adequate internal controls are in place.Manage the General Ledger, Cost, Inventory, Fixed Asset, Accounts Payable and Payroll functions.Prepare quarterly, monthly and periodic Financial Reports and Analysis for submission to both Regional and Corporate management.Prepare local financial analysis.Work closely with the staff, perpetuate a positive, team-oriented, continuous improvement environment, and provide the coaching and motivation necessary for plant and personal success.Monitor, approve and analyze all plant spending Monitor and approve all capital projects and spendingPreparation of capital requests including appropriate economic analysis when required Prepare supporting schedules for the annual audit to assist the external auditors.Oversee and participate in the creation of the annual budget.

 

IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor?s Degree in Accounting, or General Business with a concentration in Accounting, and preferably a CPA certificate.Minimum 7 years of experience with increasing responsibilities in accounting.Industry experience must include manufacturing (medium plant environment preferred), and will be ideally prefaced by experience in a public accounting firm.Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations.Proficient with Microsoft Office ProductsExperience with JD Edwards preferred, but not required

Excellent benefits and highly competitive compensation are available with this position. Please email your resume in MS Word for immediate consideration.  All inquiries are confidential.