Plant Controller

Walnut Ridge, AR 72476

Posted: 01/26/2025 Industry: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 352 Pay Rate: $120-160K Remote Friendly: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

Purpose of the Job: Direct all accounting and financial reporting activities for manufacturing operations and sales/shipping operations. Responsibilities include general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, payroll, cost accounting, standard costing, budgeting and expense analysis. Position also ensures appropriate financial and managerial controls are in place plus that reports are timely and accurate.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Job Functions):

 

  • Prepare weekly operations forecasting reports and review with plant and corporate management.
  • Interact with operations management to assist with issues.
  • Manage accounting department.
  • Coordinate accounting, financial reporting and analysis, including monthly quarterly/annual reporting requirements.
  • Manage the month-end close process, including analyzing all manufacturing production variances.
  • Assist in the development, implementation, and measurement of operation cost improvements.
  • Review capital appropriation requests and provide financial assistance.
  • Create and maintain processes and procedures to ensure proper controls exist across operations.
  • Co-manage the annual physical inventory observation; monitor the cycle count program and resolve issues.
  • Assist in the preparation of the annual business plan and forecast updates.
  • Perform financial analysis to guide strategic operation decisions and key initiatives.
  • Perform other related duties as may be reasonably assigned in the course of business.

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Job Requirements

What You’ll Bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required.
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing setting in an accounting or finance leadership role.
  • A strong understanding of finance, accounting, payroll and HR software capabilities. 
  • Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. 
  • Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations.
  • Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
  • Ability to hire and lead a team effectively.

Additional Information

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
  • 401K
  • Legal, Disability and Theft Insurance

Meet Your Recruiter

Mike Podlasek
Senior Recruiter

Responsible for recruiting the CPS division that specializes in Accounting, Finance, Audit and Tax. CPS is a highly specialized, full cycle recruiting firm, placing top talent with the best companies. We've been in business since 1973 and over the years we've placed more than 40,000 of the best and brightest candidates with our clients.

If you are looking for a position in Accounting, Finance, Audit or Tax or if your company is looking for someone to provide you with good candidates for hire, please don't hesitate to contact me.

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