Ross Recruiting Services Inc.

PLANT CONTROLLER

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary responsibility of the Plant Controller is to direct all plant accounting functions in accordance with corporate guidelines; prepares financial reports and renders advice/assistance to management regarding the plant’s financial affairs.  Works directly with the plant manager to drive operational financial performance. Provides oversight over plant financials.  Prepares financial reports and renders advice/assistance to management regarding the Company’s financial affairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and has functional responsibility for accounting activities; provides technical guidance, leadership, and direction to subordinates and management staff regarding the financial management of the business.

• Oversees communication, implementation, and administration of accounting policies and procedures essential to the maintenance of adequate internal control of operations; implements internal systems to improve efficiency of operations.

• Prepares and administers department budgets; exercises general direction over the preparation of the plant’s and the Company’s annual budgets and capital expenditure plans; monitors performance against budgeted targets; formulates and recommends specific courses of action to resolve problem areas.

• Directs the preparation and presentation of the plant’s and the Company’s financial information to plant manager; ensures all data is accurately and uniformly recorded and reported to properly represent the plant’s and the Company’s financial position.
• Conducts studies and analyses of internal financial data; interprets and reports to management significant events and practices having an impact on business operations.

• Participates in the formulation of short-term and long-range financial goals and objectives; analyzes financial aspects of strategies and plans and makes specific recommendations which will result in cost reductions and profit improvements.

• Supervises maintenance of ledgers, inventory records of raw and package materials and related accounting reports, files and documents; ensures all accounting functions are performed accurately and on a timely basis.

• Represents the Company in dealings with vendors or government agencies as assigned.

• Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting or related field. MBA preferred.

• 5+ years of experience as a Controller/Manager in Manufacturing, strong cost accounting skills with manufacturing experience preferably in the Food Industry.

• Broad business experience on both the revenue and cost side.  Understanding of Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss statements and Cash Flow.

• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to interact with Business Unit executives in a professional manner

• Strong leadership skills, experience in managing departmental activities and ability to self-direct their own activities and work schedules

• Highly proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and business intelligence applications. Knowledge of ERP systems and JD Edwards preferred.