Plant Controller - Norwood MA - Saint-Gobain
NORWOOD, MA
About the Job
The Plant Controller will be the co-pilot of the Plant Manager of our Norwood manufacturing site, assisting them in driving the business forward. With having Roofing & Granule production; this role requires intensity, agility and aptitude to successfully manage multiple simultaneous priorities and projects to financially support a matrix of diverse customers. Focusing on continuous improvement and elimination of non-valued activities is key, as well as strong sense of customer service.
#1 “This Job Matters”
_What’s the job?-_
+ Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability - identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions quickly and accurately, keeping in mind the requirements from GAAP. Meet the needs of a complex, diverse, dynamic and fast paced organization that will pose a wide variety of challenges from a manufacturing level.
+ Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close for the roofing and granule plant, demonstrating awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements.
+ Support and manage the Plant Cost Analyst - working together to better improve processes, undertaking accounting activities, as well as business partnering with the whole Plant team to provide timely and accurate data to support business decisions
+ Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions
+ Ensure compliance with SGC and EPG policies and procedures
+ Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level, oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory and assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests
+ Project work based on company objectives & supporting / challenging Six Sigma activities with special focus on the financial analysis, and cost reduction projects
+ Financial training for non-financial stakeholders - ability to effectively develop people and transfer knowledge down into, and across, the financial and manufacturing organizations
+ Attendance in the Plant every day, minimum of Four (4) days per week
+ Travel up to 20%.
#2 “Your Skills Matter”
_What do you bring?-_
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience
+ Minimum 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP
+ Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results by conducting detailed analysis’s
+ Strong communication & presentation skills - capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards, as well as working independently.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations, as well as lead the plant cost analyst.
+ Want to challenge to the status quo - always striving for continuous improvement
+ Being able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously is also key
+ Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP knowledge would be preferable
-“You Matter to Us”
_What are our perks?_
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:
+ Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
+ Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
+ Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
+ Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
+ Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
+ LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
-“What We Do Matters”
_Why work for us?_
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
#1 “This Job Matters”
_What’s the job?-_
+ Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability - identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions quickly and accurately, keeping in mind the requirements from GAAP. Meet the needs of a complex, diverse, dynamic and fast paced organization that will pose a wide variety of challenges from a manufacturing level.
+ Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close for the roofing and granule plant, demonstrating awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements.
+ Support and manage the Plant Cost Analyst - working together to better improve processes, undertaking accounting activities, as well as business partnering with the whole Plant team to provide timely and accurate data to support business decisions
+ Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions
+ Ensure compliance with SGC and EPG policies and procedures
+ Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level, oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory and assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests
+ Project work based on company objectives & supporting / challenging Six Sigma activities with special focus on the financial analysis, and cost reduction projects
+ Financial training for non-financial stakeholders - ability to effectively develop people and transfer knowledge down into, and across, the financial and manufacturing organizations
+ Attendance in the Plant every day, minimum of Four (4) days per week
+ Travel up to 20%.
#2 “Your Skills Matter”
_What do you bring?-_
+ Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience
+ Minimum 5-7 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP
+ Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results by conducting detailed analysis’s
+ Strong communication & presentation skills - capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards, as well as working independently.
+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations, as well as lead the plant cost analyst.
+ Want to challenge to the status quo - always striving for continuous improvement
+ Being able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously is also key
+ Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP knowledge would be preferable
-“You Matter to Us”
_What are our perks?_
We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options (https://bit.ly/2RZtfYI) includes, but is not limited to:
+ Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
+ Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
+ Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
+ Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
+ Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
+ Employee Recognition Programs
+ PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
+ LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle
-“What We Do Matters”
_Why work for us?_
At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home (http://bit.ly/purpose-sgna) .
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
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