Assistant Plant Controller
US-MS-Oakland
Job ID: 2025-7878
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Administration/Accounting (Finance)
Oakland Plant
Overview
The Assistant Controller is responsible for direction and guidance for all plant accounting functions, in accordance with corporate and IFRS guidelines. The Assistant Controller prepares financial reports and renders advice & assistance to management teams regarding the plant's financial affairs. The Assistant Controller works directly with the plant's General Manager and Senior Director Operations Finance to drive operational financial performance. Provides oversight on plant financials. Directs and leads the accounting department. Ensures Company assets are properly safeguarded.
Responsibilities
This position supports the Plant Controller in directing, supervising and training the accounting support teamKey financial business partner to plant leadership, operational teams, and corporate financePreparation of meaningful financial reporting and analysis in all areas of operations with the focus on delivering insights toward cost driversProvide management with timely reviews of the operation's financial status and progress in its various programs and activitiesSupervises maintenance of ledgers, inventory records of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, spare parts, fixed assets and related accounting reports, files and documents; ensures all accounting functions are performed accurately and on a timely basis, in accordance with IFRS and company procedures Participates in capital planning and tracking of projectsResponsible for assisting with the annual budget process as directed by the Plant Controller in all areas including plant labor, overhead, product costing, and etc.Perform trend analysis and provide information on potential financial risks or opportunities and complete commentary notes on operations resultsReview cost estimates of new products/processesPartner with supply chain/warehousing to manage inventory, including cycle counting, troubleshooting, process improvement, and vendor relationsInstrumental in the monthly/annual financial close processSupport Plant Controller with internal/external audit requestsAssist in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies, and proceduresCollaboratively perform other duties as needed to support the goals of the companyRepresents the Company in dealings with vendors and government agencies, as assignedOther duties as assigned#INDOAK
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or related fieldThree (3) to five (5) or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Broad business experience, preferred experience in manufacturing accountingAbility to build relationships with others, to lead and direct the work of others and themselvesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with expert level skills in Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to executive managementAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound recommendationsMust be self-motivated, results oriented, possess a high degree of initiative and work well under pressure Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage all plant team#INDOAK
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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