PLANT CONTROLLER

Company: Arcmed
Location: Danbury
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

The Plant Controller will be responsible for providing robust financial analysis and support to the company to unlock value within proper control framework and governance, with emphasis on control compliance, information management, process improvement, simplification, and automation where possible. The Plant Controller will partner with the appropriate business stakeholders to ensure accurate forecasting and delivery of results across full P&L for the site as well as maintain and improve internal controls and manage monthly closing process for the group. Must have manufacturing experience.

• Manage the monthly and year-end accounting close procedures, reviewing journal entries, accruals and other adjusting entries, account balance reconciliations and report preparation.
• Planning, directing, and coordinating all accounting operational functions.
• Reviewing and managing 12 month rolling forecasts for each site.
• Consolidate group results and deliver monthly reporting packages by site on time.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new processes.
• Performance of account analytics and reporting on budget vs actual.
• Preparation of sales tax returns.
• Liaising with external auditors in performance of interim and annual audit of financial statements.
• Periodic review and testing of internal controls, as well as maintain group internal control framework.
• Develop and implement a continuous improvement culture and drive continuous improvement activities across all accounting processes, with particular emphasis on the month-end closing process.
• Develop close working relationships with senior leadership in business at all site levels to ensure alignment of monthly forecast and accurate delivery of result as per monthly financial forecast.
• Guide business towards target delivery through budget control and other business decisions as needed.
• Be the contact point for Finance on reporting of results, ensuring timely, and accurate submissions.
• Analysis, insight, and control over targets and actual performance measures.
• Any other ad-hoc tasks required by business and/or supervisor.
  Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field, CPA/MBA preferred.
  • 7 years' working experience in Finance & Accounting systems and processes and in business partnering would be an advantage.
  • Outstanding knowledge of key finance processes, roles, and responsibilities.
  • Strong analysis skills with a proven track record are a must.
  • Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel software.
  • Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate at all levels within the organization.
  • FP&A tool experience preferred but not required.
  • High level of ethical behavior in exercising judgment and discretion in matters of significance.
  • Ability to excel in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
  • Outstanding analytical skills, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to engage with senior leaders in addressing complex business issues.
  • Ability to develop and articulate strategy coupled with a willingness to "roll up your sleeves" and do the work.
  • Desire and drive to and improve business processes every day.
    Computer/Software Requirements:
    • Working knowledge of Epicor, Sage 100, and/or other similar accounting software systems.
    • Microsoft: Office 365; SharePoint; Teams; Visio; and OneNote preferred.
    • Working knowledge of UKG-UltiPro and Workday a plus.
    • Ability to operate media equipment such as tablets, smartphones, and other electronic equipment.
    • Ability to work with general office equipment.
    • Ability to work with and understand databases a must and the ability to learn technical skills.
      Physical Requirements:
      
      • Shall have essential physical skills; be able to run, squat, stoop/bend, kneel, climb stairs, be able to lift at least 50 pounds (or - own body weight).
      • Shall have adequate vision, reading, writing, and documentation skills, and hearing to perform the essential functions of the job.
      • Must have enough endurance to perform tasks over long periods of time.
      • Will be engaged in speaking, sitting, walking, driving, listening, and in communicating both orally and in writing while performing his or her duties.
      • Must be able to listen and respond to questions and instructions.
        The qualifications, physical demands, and work environment described herein are representative of those an employee will encounter and must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
        Arcmed is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.
        The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the variety of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Keywords: Arcmed, Levittown , PLANT CONTROLLER, Accounting, Auditing , Danbury, New York