Plant Controller

Summary

The Plant Controller II will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial leadership to the plant. The Plant Controller functions as the leading accounting professional in the plant and is responsible for the accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the company’s assets, through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment. The Plant Controller also serves as the business partner to the Plant Manager to focus largely on providing financial and operational leadership and improvements, including identifying and driving cost reductions.  

What You’ll Do:

Provide accurate reporting of results and maintenance of the company’s assets through balance sheet integrity and providing a rigorous control environment as the lead accountant and financial professional at the plant: 

Foster a strong control environment in the plant and ensure balance sheet integrity and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance 

Adhere to sound internal control processes, improve any control deficiencies, and set the proper routines and processes related to internal controls.  Mitigate business risks as they are identified. 

Work cross-functionally with central accounting to lead control and efficiency initiatives resulting in a better control environment that is easier to monitor.  

Manage a complete and thorough month end close process, including owning all plant accounting operations, reporting, and plant financial statements 

Prepare and manage the annual budget process, and coordinate and manage regular forecast updates. 

Analyze and interpret plant operation results, evaluating variances, and assessing the effects on the plant’s operations 

Monitor financial performance to identify and drive cost reductions 

Serve as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, working cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions 

Coordinate with plant operations to prepare business cases to support capital investments, including financial justification and proper accounting treatment. 

Act as a strong example of integrity and ‘Doing the Right Thing’  

Drive negotiations with key vendors either directly or via partnering with procurement 

Serve as the business partner to the Plant Manager to focus on providing financial and operational leadership and improvements, including identifying and driving cost reductions: 

Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports for plant and corporate management 

Provide management with the strategic tools and reports to drive business results 

Manage plant performance on improvement goals and KPI’s 

Drive operational improvements, including development, implementation, and maintenance 

Support multiple manufacturing production lines 

Manage others and provide leadership, ongoing development, mentoring, and strong learning experiences: 

Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 2 to 5 Cost Accountants, Buyers, and/or Clerks 

Delegate day-to-day accounting activities to the Cost Analyst and other accounting staff as appropriate 

Providing effective leadership to staff, direct reports, and others in the Company to improve their performance and directing their career development 

Train and develop staff to ensure that their work is progressing as desired in the areas of proper collection, calculation, and reporting of cost, production, inventory, and other financial information to aid in career progression 

What You’ll Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 

MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred 

Minimum of eight or more years of manufacturing/cost accounting experience required 

Prior leadership/management experience preferred 

ERP systems software experience required, SAP preferred 

CPA or CMA preferred 

Exceptional knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley 

Demonstrated ability in managing a general ledger resulting in accurate books and records while driving efficiencies in these areas 

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred)  

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and quality of execution, as well as effectively taking action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance 

Demonstrated experience and ability in compiling annual operating plans and budgets, combined with the ability to successfully apply forecasting techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analyze information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning and/or re-planning, and controlling actual results versus budget 

Demonstrated advanced skills with various standard software (Microsoft Word, Excel, including pivot tables & VlLOOKUPs, PowerPoint, & Outlook, and internet), and other financially-related and proprietary software 

Demonstrated experience in process improvements & cost savings plans  

Demonstrated knowledge of financial and cost accounting processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment, including accounting for and maintaining inventory and project costing. 

Demonstrated leadership skills and ability in guiding direct reports to accomplish performance goals 

Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the demonstrated ability to convey ideas to a diverse audience and ability to relate well to others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals 

Results-oriented to ensure delivery of appropriate products and services in an accurate, complete, and timely fashion 

Teamwork/ collaboration expertise with significant experience in team/project-oriented activities 

Ability to communicate cost and financial information to all levels across the business 

Business acumen to elicit trust and credibility with all levels of the organization 

“Shop floor” experience in a manufacturing environment (not just assembly) 

Extensive experience with fixed asset and capital project tracking 

Proven track record directing external resources to manage and execute effectively 

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $180,000 to $190,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Compensation: competitive salary and bonus eligibility
• Insurance: day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid Time Off: vacation and company holidays
• Retirement: 401(k) with 6% match
• Investments: Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
• Work-Life Balance: parental leave, wellness programs
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