What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Wieland?
Overview
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Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.
Wieland Small Tube Products is hiring a Plant Controller. The Plant Controller will be responsible for providing financial guidance and oversight to the entire business unit organization to improve overall financial performance and increase shareholder value. More specific, conduct oneself as a financial business partner, who is responsible for the business unit accounting activities in compliance with GAAP, analytical reporting needs, quality and timely communication of financial and operational accounting issues, KPI tracking and reporting, and proactive cross-functional support to assist the organization toward the achievement of company goals and objectives.
This role is located at our facility in Duncansville, PA. While this role is local, there could be minimal travel.
Responsibilities
Plant Controller Responsibilities:
- Conduct oneself as a financial business partner, who is responsible for the business unit accounting activities in compliance with GAAP, analytical reporting needs, quality and timely communication of financial and operational accounting issues, KPI tracking and reporting, and proactive cross-functional support to assist the organization toward the achievement of company goals and objectives
- Exhibit a true commitment to the vision of Wieland including; creating an environment of safety excellence; being passionate about improvement, everywhere, all the time; and being empowered by communication, collaboration, and teamwork.
- Drive financial closing process, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines
- Preparation of monthly financial statements and forecasts
- Development of annual operating budget
- Review balance sheets to ensure compliance with GAAP and year end audit standards
- Develop and maintain weekly KPI’s to ensure achievement of committed performance goals
- Manage quarterly physical inventory process ensuring controls are maintained
- Review and provide financial justification for all Capital Appropriation Requests
- Maintain and update costing system to provide an accurate view of product profitability
- Actively manage direct reports to improve on performance, technical knowledge, business understanding, and working cross-functionally with other departments
Plant Controller Qualifications:
- BS in Accounting/Finance/ Business Management required MBA preferred
- 15 years’ experience within manufacturing industry, preferred metals experience
- 5 years as a Controller in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing ERP systems, SAP preferred
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley
- Advanced skills in Microsoft and financial analysis tools
Plant Controller Leadership:
The finance department at the facility includes two others supporting AR and AP
Qualifications
Joining Wieland’s team gives you…
- Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
- Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution match.
- Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
- Growth Opportunities - We have over 8,000 employees worldwide and 35 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
- Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
- Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.
Wieland acquired Small Tube Products in July 2023. Small Tube Products, founded over 75 years ago, primarily produces copper, copper-alloy and aluminum small-diameter and thin-wall specialty tubing. The company has “the largest and most diverse precision redraw tube mill in North America, serving customers in the automotive, electrical, transportation, heat transfer, welding and consumer product industries.
Wieland is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.
