What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at PLAYCORE WISCONSIN INC?
Job Details
Job Location: Corporate Office - Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Accounting
Description
Summary
This position manages all financial activities of a plant including general and cost accounting.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads month end financial result processes for a manufacturing operation including financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Cost accounting analysis including labor variances, absorption analysis, PPV, and material variances.
- Overseas and reconciles inventory transactions and balances.
- Yearly calculations of standard costs including calculating fully burdened labor and overhead rates.
- Responsible for bi-yearly audit management (bank and financial audits) including providing requested schedules.
- Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
- Guides accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions.
- Reconciles financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Manages and produces budgeting and forecasting models including supporting schedules.
- Prepares special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends.
Competencies
- Analytical Decision-Making
- Communication
- Risk-Taking/Creative Thinking
- Learning & Development
- Teamwork & Relationship-Building
- Planning & Organizing
- Results Orientation
- Professionalism & Integrity
- EEO Accountability
- Financial Management
- Managing Others
Education and/or Experience
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and at least 6 years’ experience, specifically in a manufacturing environment.
- System implementation experience a plus
Certifications
- MBA, CMA, or CPA with manufacturing experience preferred.
Travel
- Travel is limited if local to Red Bud, but occasional travel to other sites and corporate office may be needed. If located in Chattanooga, TN, monthly travel is expected.
Computer Skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint as well as other computer/web-based programs.
Other Requirements/Skills
- Maintains financial security by following internal controls.
- Complies with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on needed actions.
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Accomplishes the result by performing the duty.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
PlayCore is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
