A packaging manufacturer in Fulton, NY is hiring a Plant Controller. The Controller is a key position for the accounting team, with the primary responsibility of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger. The Plant Controller performs complex accounting tasks, maintains company financial records, completes month-end close duties, and supports tax filings, audits and the development of processes. The role reports directly to the Director of Internal Accounting and will help mold the future of the North America Accounting/Finance Team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute the monthly general ledger close process and required reporting; ensure the accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
- Prepare complex accounting journal entries and collaborate with other departments to gather pertinent data for month-end close.
- Implement and ensure compliance for all Corporate Controlling Policies.
- Responsible for updating all inventory costs and ensuring that inventory costing and WIP are accurate.
- Manage all aspects of product costing. Review absorption variances monthly.
- Respond to accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
- Ensure proper general ledger coding of all transactions and approve (or reject) transactions as required.
- Prepare supporting documents and perform tasks related to the external audit.
- Manage the accounting for capital projects; evaluate capital expenditures and summarize return on investment.
- Partner with the Finance Leaders to improve/implement centralized accounting processes across our sites
- Compile, analyze and distribute routine and ad hoc financial reports.
- Assist with the preparation of financial data and analysis for periodic in-depth business unit reviews.
- Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve reconciling items.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical information for monthly reporting of key financial data (KPI’s).
- Manage all business capital projects including working with the business to develop the capital project, obtain approvals, and monitor capital spend.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Awareness of ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 management system
Job Requirements:
- University Degree or Diploma in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 3-5 years experience in accounting or finance
- CPA preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Ability to work within a dynamic fast-paced, work environment
- Ability to interact and deal effectively with production personal using excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with the use of computers, technology and Microsoft Office 365
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and have excellent time management skills
- Detail oriented and can be counted on to meet and exceed goals successfully
- Clearly understand problems and makes sound decisions to resolve discrepancies and errors
