Plant Controller - Gables Search Group

Due to retirement, our client needs a Plant Controller.  They are a nearly 70-year-old building materials manufacturing company in Northern Wisconsin.  The Plant Controller will report to the Corporate Controller. This position will be responsible for all accounting functions for the plant.

Company:

• Family owned and operated for nearly 70 years
• Organization focused on environmental, earth and budget friendly products
• 1,500+ employees
• Lots of room for growth within the organization
• This is a great area to raise a family

Benefits and Features:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flex spending plan
• 401K with match
• Life, disability, and accident insurances
• Paid vacation and flex time off
• Fitness Center, Mental Health, and Weight Management programs
• Employee discount

What you will be doing:

• Performs accounting tasks by applying GAAP to the preparation and maintenance of accounting records for the plant.
• Compiles and sorts financial information to establish and maintain the standard cost and perpetual inventory systems for the plant.
• Responsible for setting standards for raw material cost, labor routings and roll-ups and providing recommendations for cost efficiency.
• Works on special projects regarding cost monitoring and estimating.
• Prepares annual budget for manufacturing facility, reviews monthly actual cost vs. budget spending reports and discusses variances with the Plant Manager.

What they are looking for:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably with cost accounting experience.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft products including Excel.
• Some experience with an ERP system, preferably JD Edwards or AS400.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are needed.
• Solid work history, they have no interest in job hoppers.
• Must be organized and meticulous.