Plant Controller - Filtration Group Corp

Facet is on a mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.  

Facet is a global leader in aviation & refined fuel filtration with more than 75 years of providing innovative filtration and separation products to solve our customers’ most challenging problems. Globally our team members are passionate about delivering on our mission by ensuring our products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. As a result, every 2 seconds an aircraft takes off protected by Facet Filtration technology. Facet continues to lead the aviation industry with advanced filtration solutions from refinery to point of use across the spectrum of refined fuels. Facet’s global headquarters is in Tulsa, Oklahoma with manufacturing & distribution operations in Stilwell, Oklahoma & La Coruna, Spain and sales offices throughout North & South America, Europe & Asia.

Facet is part of Filtration Group, a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that drives innovation and delivers solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies.  

Facet is looking for a Plant Controller based in Stilwell, Oklahoma.  

EOE/AA DISABILITY/VETERANS

We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action.  We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.  Facet Filtration Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities to the full extent require by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  If you feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, you are encouraged to contact us at 918-696-3161.

Plant Controller

The Plant Controller will be responsible for accounting and reporting functions for the Plant and reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer. The Plant Controller is expected to partner with plant management, and local management to ensure coherent processes and team approach, as applicable.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties / Responsibilitiesinclude but are not limited to the following:

• Manage accounting operations including including inventory and related cost accounting, fixed assets, and general ledger entries including designing processes and internal controls to ensure safeguarding of assets and accurate and timely recording of all transactions while simultaneously driving efficiency throughout the organization.
• Manage certain monthly closing procedures in local ERP system including reconciliation of all Plant related balance sheet accounts.
• Ensuring accurate financial reporting in accordance with company policy and Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States.
• Manage inventory costing and valuation including proper variance and reserve analysis
• Work with Operations to ensure accuracy of inventory through correct count and recording processes
• Ensuring accurate and complete metrics reporting
• Respond to group and corporate requests for information in a timely manner
• Assist in the development of budgets and forecasts
• Assist in developing and maintaining various financial analysis necessary to make business decisions ensuring that information is accurate and complete
• Manage the completion of certain governmental reporting (income tax, property tax, sales/use tax), as necessary
• Demonstrate trust, bias for action and entrepreneurship in daily activities and when communicating with other associates and departments.

 Benefits   

• Family leave 
• Health and wellness benefits 
• Health insurance 
• Training and development opportunities 
• Inclusive and engaged workplace culture 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience as Controller or Assistant Controller in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for supervising direct reports
• Manufacturing/Cost Accounting experience required
• B.S. in Accounting - CPA, CMA and/or MBA, preferred
• Proficient with ERP systems and experience with analytical tools such as Excel and Power BI
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with sound organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities but also be deadline oriented
• Willingness to be a part of a team performing whatever duties are necessary to complete the task at hand
• Embrace Filtration Group’s values and culture
• Passionate about making the world safer, healthier, and more productive and about preserving an entrepreneurial culture and operating model

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Certified Public Accountants (CPA), and/or MBA, preferred.  Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage well through ambiguity and complexity; Ability to execute and follow-through to completion and documentation. 

COMMUNICATION AND SPECIAL SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure and training manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak and communicate well with co-workers and other employees; excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills and follow-up effectively with all staffing levels.  Must have strong analytical skills and ability to investigate questionable data.  Ability to work independently, self-starter, energetic, attention to detail. Excellent time-management skills.  Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills. Must work well in a team environment.  Must be able to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials throughout the workday.  Proper lifting techniques required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The performance of this position may occasional require exposure to the manufacturing areas where under certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. For the most part ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

More about Us

Facet is part of Filtration Group. Filtration Group is a global market-leading provider of filtration consumables that are designed to drive innovation and deliver solutions across a broad spectrum of applications and end-markets, with a focus on life sciences, indoor air quality and industrial technologies.  With a global workforce of nearly 10,000 dedicated team members and a footprint that spans 27 countries, we are committed to partnering closely with our customers to further our mission to make the world safer, healthier and more productive.  Cultivating Talent and building strong Teams are critical to our success. We know that fulfilling our mission is only possible when we foster an entrepreneurial culture built on a foundation of trust, in which our leaders exhibit a strong bias for action. Join us as we build a truly remarkable company that will long outlast us! 

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This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory, or environmental demands may be referenced to communicate the way this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Filtration Group will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship. 

Filtration Group is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all team members,regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetics, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We believe the work we do and the mission we spread is at it’s best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.