What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Robert Half?
Robert Half is seeking a Plant Controller for a growing client in the manufacturing industry. This Plant Controller is expected to play a crucial role in providing financial leadership, strategic decision-making, and ensuring the plant's financial success. Reporting to the Corporate Controller at the company headquarters, this position will be the finance lead at this plant location in South Kansas City. If you or someone you know might be interested, please contact Audrey Jones at 816-448-3096 for more details!
Responsibilities: Strategic Partner: Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, offering strong financial leadership and support. Drive Results: Ensure that actual financial results align with or exceed the established Plan. Monitor variances, identify risks and opportunities, and take corrective actions as needed. Profitability Improvement: Identify and initiate actions to improve profitability and asset utilization. This could involve conducting cost-benefit analyses, suggesting process improvements, and addressing contribution margin issues. Management Reporting: Provide timely and relevant management reports and analyses to support data-driven decision-making for line managers. Finance Team Management: Recruit, develop, and motivate a strong finance and accounting team. Foster an environment of continuous improvement and best practices. Budgeting and Planning: Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process. Ensure realistic plans are developed, focused on continuous improvement, and supported by actionable strategies. Risk Management: Understand plan drivers, risks, and opportunities to develop actionable contingency plans. Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and GAAP-compliant accounting records and monthly financial statements are prepared. Forecasting: Prepare accurate forecasts with in-depth analysis and identification of corrective actions. Internal Controls: Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with financial policies and procedures. External Audit Management: Oversee the plant portion of the annual audit with external auditors. Standard Cost Development: Develop accurate standard costs annually, enabling variance analysis and informed decision-making. Working Capital Management: Proactively manage working capital to meet or exceed cash flow targets.
Responsibilities: Strategic Partner: Act as a strategic partner to the Plant Manager, offering strong financial leadership and support. Drive Results: Ensure that actual financial results align with or exceed the established Plan. Monitor variances, identify risks and opportunities, and take corrective actions as needed. Profitability Improvement: Identify and initiate actions to improve profitability and asset utilization. This could involve conducting cost-benefit analyses, suggesting process improvements, and addressing contribution margin issues. Management Reporting: Provide timely and relevant management reports and analyses to support data-driven decision-making for line managers. Finance Team Management: Recruit, develop, and motivate a strong finance and accounting team. Foster an environment of continuous improvement and best practices. Budgeting and Planning: Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process. Ensure realistic plans are developed, focused on continuous improvement, and supported by actionable strategies. Risk Management: Understand plan drivers, risks, and opportunities to develop actionable contingency plans. Financial Reporting: Ensure accurate and GAAP-compliant accounting records and monthly financial statements are prepared. Forecasting: Prepare accurate forecasts with in-depth analysis and identification of corrective actions. Internal Controls: Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with financial policies and procedures. External Audit Management: Oversee the plant portion of the annual audit with external auditors. Standard Cost Development: Develop accurate standard costs annually, enabling variance analysis and informed decision-making. Working Capital Management: Proactively manage working capital to meet or exceed cash flow targets.
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