PLANT CONTROLLER

Description Position Title: Plant Controller

Department: Accounting

Location: Plainwell, MI

Salary Class: Exempt

Purpose & Scope: Accountable for all financial aspects and controls of the plant

Principle Responsibilities: List and describe (in order of importance) the specific tasks, assignments, level of discretionary authority and/or functions performed.

• Ensure optimum performance of the function. Recommend and implement techniques to improve productivity, increase efficiencies and ensure effective controls.
• Lead the accounting and purchasing teams at the plant
• Responsible for all accounting functions at the plant - these include cattle payables, invoicing, budgets, expense reporting, inventory reconciliation, weekly P&L reporting, variance analysis, capital spending and payback analysis, as well as other numerous daily, weekly and monthly management reports
• Responsible for all purchasing functions at the plant - these include maintaining and controlling appropriate supply, MRO and packaging inventories, PO processing, driving cost savings initiatives, and all other purchasing responsibilities
• Complete monthly, quarterly and annual financials and associated requirements accurately and timely
• Ensure the plant is compliant in all Sox controls
• Provide financial expertise to the general manager and plant management team - provide insights into profitability
• Collaborate with cross functional departments to problem solve and establish procedures and action plans to achieve targeted results

Working Conditions

• General office environment
• Production setting

Requirements: Describe necessary knowledge or skills, and type and amount of formal schooling, and work experience normally required to obtain these. Do not describe your own particular background.

Education : B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance or related field

Experience : 5 years accounting experience or equivalent knowledge & ability

Special Skills

• Computer skills and good interpersonal skills a must
• Through knowledge of Accounting principles and procedures
• Prior Meat Cost Accounting or Plant Controller experience desired

Relationships

Internal: Daily communication with other departments and corporate

External: Communication with external auditors, suppliers and customers

Manages

• Plant accounting team
• Purchasing team

EOE/Vets/Disability