Chemical Plant Operator jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Summary Description:The Plant Controller will play a key role in managing the financial operations of our company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, production cost accounting and analysis, and standard costs. This role is responsible for driving financial analytics that help reduce costs and achieve productivity. This position will work closely with Operations Managers, the Corporate Controller, the CFO and other senior management to support strategic financial planning and decision-making. Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

· Oversee the financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for the plant, as well as monitoring and analyzing financial performance.

· Manage the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.

· Manage month-end and quarter-end closing processes, including the review of cost-related journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger accounts and preparation of financial statements.

· Develop and maintain standard costing models for raw materials, labor, and overhead.

· Analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures to improve profitability.

· Coordinate and guide with the production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency projects.

· Prepare and present cost reports to senior management, highlighting key variances and trends with commentary and action plans.

· Prepare and present daily KPI metrics and trends and present performance analysis of labor and material usage variances.

· Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing costs.

· Manage inventory valuation processes, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation.

· Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies in all cost accounting practices.

· Collaborate with the corporate accounting team on financial close processes and external audits.

· Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiency.

· Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages knowledge sharing and professional development.

Qualifications:

· Recommended minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a midsize food manufacturing company or division of a corporation.

· Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or similar field required

· Proficient in excel modeling and analytics

· Proficient with ERP systems, especially Sage X3.

· Strong understanding of profit & loss statement, general ledger, standard costing, and cost accounting.

Skills:

· Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

· Goal-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with extreme attention to detail.

· Strong project management skills and ability to develop and execute strategic plans.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills at staff and leadership levels.

· Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities and limited resources.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $135,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Santa Maria, CA 93455 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Maria, CA 93455: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person