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Robert Half Plant Controller in Louisville, Kentucky
Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Plant Controller in Louisville, Kentucky. In this role, you will have the chance to shape the financial landscape of a manufacturing operation, overseeing the plant’s accounting functions and providing crucial financial insights. This position will require you to collaborate with various teams and vendors, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, and drive productivity through cost-saving initiatives.
Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Plant Manager to manage and optimize the plant's financial aspects, including revenue, cost of goods sold, freight, and other cost drivers.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including managing month-end close, ensuring regulatory compliance, and conducting internal audits.
• Develop annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts, working closely with Sales, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Maintain and foster productive relationships with vendors.
• Monitor trade, freight, and sales-related accruals.
• Conduct variance analysis, prepare financial reports, and present findings to senior management.
• Uphold the integrity of financial systems, processes, and GAAP compliance.
• Provide pricing and cost insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and partner with the Operations team to drive productivity.
• Support capital evaluations and investment decisions, ensuring return on investment and payback. Requirements
• Proficiency in Manufacturing Cost Accounting is required
• Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) is necessary
• Demonstrated understanding of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
• Ability to manage Month End Close processes effectively
• Solid knowledge of various Accounting Functions
• Familiarity with GAAP Accounting principles
• Previous experience as a Plant Controller in a Manufacturing environment is required
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