Plant Controller - Redline Resources

Position Title: Plant Controller

Reports to: Plant Manager

The Plant Controller will be responsible for accounting and controllership over the plant and oversight of the A/P and A/R functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Proactively manage working capital (A/R & A/P) to meet / exceed plan cash flow targets
• Drive actual results to achieve / exceed plan. Continuously monitor variances, identify risks and opportunities and initiate corrective actions
• Function as strategic partner for the Plant Manager, providing strong financial leadership for the plant
• Identify / initiate actions to improve profitability and assets turns, personally executing as needed. Examples include make vs. buy analysis and recommendations, reporting process improvements, contribution margin leakage and counter measures, etc.
• Provide timely and relevant management reporting and actionable analysis to line managers to support fact-based decisions
• Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process to ensure development of realistic plans focused on continuous improvement and supported by action plans to assure successful achievement of planned results
• Recruit, develop and motivate a strong finance and accounting organization promoting an environment of continuous improvement, best in class processes, and timely, relevant information
• Ensure a thorough understanding of plan drivers, risks and opportunities to facilitate development of actionable contingency plans
• Ensure that accounting records and monthly financial statements are complete, accurate, and prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with our financial policies and procedures
• Coordinate and prepare accurate, reality-based forecasts including in-depth analyses, identifying corrective actions
• Develop accurate standard costs on an annual basis, ensuring a thorough understanding of variable, semi-variable and fixed costs that can be used for variance analysis and decision-making purposes
• Ensure that internal controls and procedures are effective (no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• High degree of audit capability
• High energy, well organized and process driven with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously
• B.A. and/or CPA/CMA preferred
• Demonstrated success in over-achieving profit and cash flow targets
• Prior manufacturing Plant Controllership experience
• Successful experience in the details of planning / forecasting, and “actionable analysis”

KEY COMPETENCIES

Intellectual Competencies:

• Intelligence – Ability to acquire understanding and absorb information rapidly. A quick study
• Analytical – Ability to identify significant problems and opportunities. Can analyze problems and people in-depth. Ability to determine root cause and communicate financial impacts of decision
• Judgement / Decision Making - Consistent logic, rationality & objectivity in decision making. Neither indecisive nor hip shooter
• Conceptual Ability - Deals effectively with not just concrete, tangible issues but with abstract, conceptual matters
• Strategic Skills - Determines opportunities & threats through comprehensive analysis of current & future trends. Comprehends the big picture and makes business recommendations to leadership team

Personal Competencies:

• Resourceful/Takes Initiative – Passionately finds ways over, around or through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources. Goes beyond call of duty. Shows bias for action. “A” results – oriented “doer.”
• Organization/Planning – Plans, organizes, schedules and budgets in efficient manner. Focuses on key priorities
• Excellence – Sets high stretch standards of performance for self and others. Low tolerance for mediocrity. High sense of responsibility

Interpersonal Competencies:

• Team Player - Reaches out to peers. Overcomes we-they. Approachable. Leads peers to do what is best for company

Managerial Competencies:

• Selecting A Players - Top grades through effective recruiting & selecting at least 75% A players
• Training/Development/Coaching - Actively & Successfully trains people. Coaches & develops for promotion into positions where they succeed. People builder
• Empowerment - Pushes decision making down to lowest level. Provides authority & resources to subordinates

Motivational Competencies:

• Enthusiasm/Passion - Exhibits dynamism, excitement, and a positive 'can do' attitude
• Ambition – Desires to grow in responsivity & authority
• Tenacity – Consistent reward of passionately striving to achieve results. Conveys strong need to win, reputation for not giving up

Behavioral Competencies – Common to all Positions

• Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests.
• Energy/Drive – Exhibits high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve, high dedication level. Gets Results. Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others. Enjoys seeing others succeed. Ability to energize and motivate others. Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Customer Focus – Monitors internal and external client satisfaction. Establishes partner relationships with clients. Visible and accessible to clients. Focuses on partnerships with customers, suppliers and communities.
• Change Leader - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change. Actively intervenes to create & energize positive change. Leads by example.
• Assertive/Edge – Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive. Able to challenge tactfully.
• Execution – Likes to be challenged and can work through tough tasks and execute on stretch goals to move the organization forward.
• Teamwork: Supports environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation and collaboration.
• Interpersonal Communication: Is respectful when interacting with others. Shares information freely in all directions.
• Problem-solving/Decision-making: Works cooperatively within teams to solve problems. Works cooperatively across teams to solve problems.
• Personal Development: Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback.
• Innovator: Takes initiative. Encourages risk-taking in pursuit of continuous improvement.
• Flexible - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change.