Plant Accountant

his plant represents approx $80M in sales and 240 employes. It serves 8 diff strategic business units and has approx 25000 SKUs. The Plant Controller will provide the Worcester Plant and division business management with operational financial reports and analyses regarding plant performance. This position ensures that corporate and group financial procedures are followed and internal controls are in place. The incumbent will partner with plant and business management and make recommendations for profitability and working capital improvements and ensures that proper controls are utilized to protect the company s assets. Principal End Results:

• Plan organize and control all accounting budgeting financial analysis credit and collection and local tax activities of manufacturing plant in accordance with corporate financial policies and procedures.
  
• Assure accurate accounting and reporting of the financial transactions and related analysis of the plant alert management to trends and problems.
  
• Participate in the preparation of budget and business plans and provide financial evaluation and interpretation of alternatives.
  
• Prepare operating and capital budgets; report and analyze performance against same.
  
• Implement and administer corporate credit collection and tax preparation policies.
  

In this role the incumbent provides information and advice on the financial performance of the business. The incumbent is expected to provide the controls and information required by the Corporate Financial Department and also provides the information essential for the Chief Financial Officer. This requires involvement in the design of systems and reports in close cooperation with the users. The incumbent is expected to provide interpretation of the information and become involved in the strategic decision making of the entities in the region.

Requirements

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor s degree in finance Accounting or equivalent
  
• Experience as Plant/Business Controller with progressively increased responsibilities and number of direct reports.
  
• Experience in Financial Analysis Budget & Recurring Reporting Compliance & Management of Financial/Accounting Systems.
  
• Experience in use of SAP in a controlling environment.
  
• Strong Excel and Presentation skills.
  
• Manufacturing exp.
  
• Min 5 years exp.