Multi-Site Controller - Creative Financial Staffing

Multi-Site Plant Controller Opportunity

Are you a finance professional with a passion for manufacturing operations and ready to take the first step into a Multi-Site Plant Controller role? We are seeking a talented individual to join our client's team in Northeast Indiana. This role is pivotal in managing, reporting, and planning the financial and accounting activities of two plants. As a business partner to operations, the Multi-Site Plant Controller will play a critical role in driving the overall business strategies, ensuring not only financial accuracy but also operational efficiency and business growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a proactive mindset, and extensive experience in finance or accounting management. For those who are mobile and ready for career advancement, there is significant potential for growth and promotion within the company.

Multi-Site Plant Controller Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership: Act as a partner to plant operations, deeply understanding how to run the business and support its growth beyond just financial management.
• Financial Reporting: Present manufacturing operation's financial results, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders accurately and timely.
• Month-End Close: Manage the month-end close process.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Ensure accurate reconciliation of Plant Balance Sheet accounts.
• Financial Team Multi-Site Management: Maintain and manage the plant financial team-site.
• Cost Forecasting & Analysis: Provide comprehensive cost forecasting, productivity pipeline accuracy, and analysis.
• Performance Metrics: Offer insights on achieving key performance metrics with a focus on cost reduction and efficiency improvement.
• Audit Management: Conduct self-assessment audits and manage all internal and external audits.
• Financial Standards: Build and maintain financial standards, including financial BOMs.
• Process Improvements: Identify and initiate process improvements within the plant.
• Corporate Initiatives: Lead corporate initiatives and support Business Unit Finance in projects such as capital appropriations, new product development, and plant utilization.
• Lean Six Sigma Support: Provide financial support and tools for Lean Six Sigma Teams.
• Team Development: Manage and develop one direct report.

Do You Have What It Takes to be the Next Multi-Site Plant Controller?

• Educational Background: B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations and product costing.
• Experience: Minimum of 6 years in Finance or Accounting Management.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills with a detail-oriented and proactive approach.
• Systems Knowledge: Extensive practical knowledge of SAP or other costing systems and advanced Excel.
• Project Management: Demonstrated project and change management abilities.
• Professional Designations: CPA, CMA, CGA, and/or MBA in Accounting/Finance are considered assets.

For those eager to grow their careers, this Multi-Site Plant Controller offers substantial opportunities for advancement and professional development within our client's company. If you are ready to embark on a dynamic and rewarding career path, apply now!