Plant Financial Controller

GENERAL PURPOSEThis position is responsible for maintaining proper financial control/reporting systems to ensure that plants assets are utilized and managed in the most cost effective and profitable manner in order to maximize return on investment for the Schwan Food Company. The Plant Controller will be a key player in the plant management team providing key analysis and insights to guide decision making as well as taking a leadership role in challenging the plant to improve financial performance. Ensures all plant accounting/reporting is done in a timely and accurate manner and in accordance with US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/ procedures.



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESProvides leadership and direction to the local plant accounting team to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to enable the plant management team to meet their budgeted financial goals and objectives. Ensures the accuracy and integrity of the plants accounting systems and records.Enhances current plant accounting and performance reporting systems to identify variances to enable timely corrective action.Uses value analysis techniques to identify and make recommendations to plant management to improve performance and lower unit costs.Instills strong cost control/ reporting and planning discipline to assist senior plant management in controlling manufacturing costs while achieving the required product quality standards.Provides financial advice and assistance to the plant management team to ensure decision making is made on a sound financial and operational basis. Works with plant management structure to raise their financial awareness and acumen.Assists plant management team with short to long term capital planning including identifying and evaluating financial payback on all new capital expenditure proposals. Conduct post implementation capital project reviews to ensure projects achieve financial objectives.Provides accurate and timely operational performance reporting to meet the needs of the Marshall Operations Management Team including monthly and quarterly plant performance commentaries.Leads designing and developing formal financial and management accounting information reporting systems to establish strong financial controls.Works with the Marshall corporate finance/business unit integration personnel on a number of initiatives including; providing cost information for Stage Gate projects, cost reduction business unit collaboration initiatives, identifying cost/performance improvement opportunities, and establishing and sharing plant accounting/controlling/reporting best practices opportunities.Establishes annual business planning process including preparation of the financial manufacturing business plan.Assists in the design and development of strong financial/business control processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records, minimization of business risk, and proper stewardship of all plants assets covering but not limited to contracts, inventory, plant and equipment, and capital versus revenue expenditure.Prepares weekly plant cost forecasts to assist and provide greater accuracy to the Marshall Finance weekly Flash process.Ensures strict compliance to all company policies, procedures and controls.Key focus areas include materials cost management, labor cost and utilization, asset utilization, overhead expenditure control, and maintenance effectiveness.



QUALIFICATIONSEducation: Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.Years of Related Experience: 5 - 8 years related experience, preferrably in a manufacturing environment.  Preferred candidates will also have experience/training in Lean Manufacturing.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate proficiency in the use of a personal computer including Windows and the Microsoft Office Suite; numeric analytic techniques; proficiency in the use of integrated MRP accounting and reporting systems; advanced analytical skills & tools (e.g., SAP BW). Advance ability to detect trends. Intermediate skills in the development of financial ratios and comparative analysis. A thorough understanding of general accounting principles and accepted standards. The ability to meet project deadlines. The ability to prioritize tasks. The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to effectively present financial data to a variety of audiences. The ability to work effectively and cooperatively within teams. Leadership attributes, self motivated, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and ability to make recommendations and influence targeted audience. Ability to successfully leverage internal and external resources. Effective communication skills. Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma a plus. Preferred exposure to manufacturing accounting including standard costing and full variance analysis reporting.   CPA, CMA or CIA Preferred.

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To apply, please visit www.schwansjobs.com and search under Requisition #06-12181.