Plant Controller (FP&A/Cost Manager)
Our client is an organization in the Waukesha County area that’s looking for a Controller. This company is looking for someone with 5+ years of experience, who is adaptable, detail-oriented, and proactive. This company offers comprehensive benefits, high visibility, and a great work-life balance. This position is onsite.
The salary for this job is $110K – $140K.
The Controller will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide financial support and guidance to production and department leaders to drive business decisions
- Calculate and maintain cost standards for production and inventory
- Analyze production and forecast variances, communicate results, and recommend actions to management
- Lead plant budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting in partnership with Finance and Accounting teams
- Support Plant Management with labor planning and capital project financial justifications
- Align plant productivity with financial targets and implement cost and working capital optimization programs
- Maintain internal controls and accounting processes to ensure US GAAP compliance and reporting integrity
The Controller will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in manufacturing or public accounting with a manufacturing client base
- Strong knowledge of standard costing, budgeting, and forecasting
- Proficiency in financial statement analysis and projections
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint); Oracle experience a plus
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Equal Opportunity Employer
The compensation philosophy reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary incentive program, subject to the rule governing the program.