Plant Controller

This position ensures that Company financial policies and procedures are followed and internal controls are in place. This position makes proactive recommendations for performance and profitability improvements and ensures that proper controls are adhered to while operating to protect the company’s assets.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESPartner with Plant Management:Active participation in Plant team meetingsInvolvement in and support of Plant Review meetingsIdentify and manage process improvement initiativesIdentify issues and proactively initiate analysis to reduce waste (labor, material usage, spending, etc.)Ad hoc analysis and reporting for plant and operations managementCost reduction monitoring, reporting, and results auditing (where applicable)Support WCM and Cost Deployment (plant cost saving project development)Month-end closing:Inventory verification and controlWorking with the central Shared Service Accounting (SSC), prepare journal entriesAnalysis of financial resultsAccount reconciliationsMonth-end analysis and reporting:Prepare month end reportsPrepare manufacturing variance analysisPlant Manager Financial ReviewSupport needs of Group and Country Controllers, Plant Manager, and Operations Management:Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting upon requestPrepare and analyze board costing and cost savings reportingAssist in planning and analysis of other forecastsCoordinate and assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget:Analytically review and challenge the budget and all assumptionsPrepare plant presentation and standard budget templates.Ensure proper internal controls and compliance with Company policies and procedures:Coordinate and support annual plant gap review; adapt to Internal (ICRF) control manualSupport internal audit activities, coordinating plant responses and follow-up.Other duties such as:Periodic forecastsPrepare and maintain product standard costing and year end revision and rollup.Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventorySupport capital expenditure appropriation request development and payback analysisCoordinate and support annual fixed asset desk review, triennial fixed asset auditRequired QualificationsBachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA or equivalent, complementary work experienceMinimum 8 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and IFRSStrong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial resultsStrong systems aptitude to deliver effective reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations – High level Excel skills preferredExcellent communication and presentation skills are requiredCapable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standardsAbility to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the locationExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.Demonstrated client service orientationSAP experience preferred.High level Excel skills preferredWhat We OfferBesides a great work culture where we work hard, while trying to have fun with various events, regular companywide activities geared towards our employees and a strong safety culture we also offer the following:Work Hours: 37.5 hours per week with flexible work optionsVolunteer Day off: Give back to the community – each employee has one paid day a year that they can use towards volunteering their time and effort with a registered charity.We look forward to hearing from everyone but please note that due to the volume of resumes submitted, only those selected for next steps will be contacted.Company SummaryCertainTeed is a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain -- the world’s largest building materials company with a 350-year legacy of innovation and growth. Saint Gobain group is leader in sustainable product development and environmental stewardship. We’re proud to that Saint-Gobain North America was recognized by Top Employers institute as one of the best workplaces in North America & Canada.For 113 years, CertainTeed has been synonymous with quality, trust, innovation, and service. Our team designs, manufactures and distributes materials and solutions in the construction and building materials market. CertainTeed’s broad product offering includes insulation, ceilings, roofing, siding, fence, railing, deck, exterior trim and gypsum board products. We provide comfort, performance and safety while addressing the challenges of sustainable construction, resource efficiency and climate change.Legal StatementSaint-Gobain is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to applicants upon their request. 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