Assistant Plant Controller

Must have plant accounting experience and with strong cost accounting and inventory accounting (not negotiable).SQL or extremely strong Excel experience pulling data.Experience working with big manufacturing ERP systems, like Dynamics, JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, etc.Can interview this week.No job hoppers, no sponsorship

RESPONSIBILITIESThis position provides recommendations to management in support of the achievement of company goals. Provide financial direction / support to plant managers / core management teams.Prepare financial analysis to monitor spending in key areas (labor, scrap, spending, inventory, etc.)Accurate and timely financial reporting of plant metrics (monthly, quarterly, and annually)Assist in the development of annual plant budget and periodic forecasts.Support physical inventory reporting and cycle count analysis.Prepare various financial models, as appropriate; prepare and review various account reconciliations.General ledger maintenance/transactional processing/journal entry creationGather information relative to cost/benefit analysis and other plant financial initiatives.Analyze plant labor, scrap, operational spending, and inventory transactions for optimal manufacturing levels.Participate in month-end close activities (create/post financial/statistical journal entries, prepare standard financial and operational reports, analyze/explain operational activities/related variances, analyze/report monthly plant performance)Monitor and review asset additions, transfers, and disposals. Ensure complete and accurate supporting documentation.Assist with preparation and support preparation of capital expenditure justifications.Oversee and assist with Accounts Payable ProcessMaintain and improve processes and controls associated with manufacturing costs and inventory valuation.Assist with the regular review of excess/obsolete inventory and conduct inventory reconciliations monthly.Perform work order review/analysis for accuracy and completeness.Analyze and report on inventory transaction activities.Ensure validity and accuracy of ERP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with Materials, Production, and work order processing.

REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in accounting required. CMA, CPA, and/or MBA are a plus. 5+ years of experience in a process manufacturing environment with specific experience in cost accounting is required. ERP experience in Microsoft D365 a plus