What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at The Scoular Company?
Scoular is an employee-owned $6B agribusiness leading the way since 1892. We buy, sell, store, handle and process grain and ingredients by leveraging our global networks and expertise in international trade and transportation. Employing more than 1,000 people in over 100 offices and facilities in North America and Asia, we provide safe and reliable solutions to farmers, grain processors, renewable energy producers, and manufacturers of animal feed, aquafeed, pet food, and food, beverage, and supplements. Our deep involvement in the global agricultural supply chain gives us the ability to quickly assess market needs and identify opportunities for growth and innovation.
Scoular is looking for an experienced finance professional to take on the role of Plant Controller for our Warrenton facility. The plant controller is a key leader on the plant leadership team. You will be tasked with providing analysis to guide decision-making, and taking a leadership role in establishing strong financial performance and measurement. You will also provide leadership to the local plant finance team to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to help the plant management team to meet their budgeted financial goals. Ensure all plant accounting/reporting is done and following US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/ procedures.
Essential Functions
Partner with plant and business leadership to enable optimal decision making
Act as subject matter expert for ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics)
Reporting and Analysis:
Manage, execute, and optimize monthly close process
Partner with IT on Development of self-service reporting model (Power BI)
Measurement and reporting of operational metrics: Yield, Scrap, Throughputs, Labor Efficiency, etc.
Budgeting and Forecasting duties, including but not limited to:
Costing, develop and maintain
Departmental spend forecasting and analysis
Cost Savings identification and quantification
Requirements
Minimum
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance discipline
Strong business partnering skills with an ability to constructively challenge
Data driven mindset with high level of professional curiosity
Exhibits high level of accuracy and consistent attention to detail
Strong follow-through and commitment to excellence
Experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environment (5 years)
Experience in working with complex ERP’s and identification/implementation of improvements
Strong desire to make things more efficient, faster, and better than you found them
High level of proficiency in Excel
Understanding and history of operating within Financial Reporting, and Forecasting systems
Scoular is a Drug-Free Workplace (for more information See the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 or your location’s Federal Workplace Poster)
Scoular is an at-will employer. Employment is considered voluntary for employees and employers.
This is a full-time job that may require occasional overtime.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary : $6 - $0
