Plant Controller

Job description
A great UHY client is looking for a Plant Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong reporting (GAAP), very advanced excel skills, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and will be able to manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance and Operations.

The Plant Controller will be 100% onsite and offers relocation. This is a client direct hire position.

Plant Controller Essential Job Functions:
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting, Human Resources, and Plant Operations.
• Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for Director of Operations and Regional Director of Operations.
• Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary.
• Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
• Assure that assets are not awkwardly encumbered with personal guarantees or unrealistic commitments.
• Work closely with Director of Operations and Regional Director of Operations in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components.
• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.
• Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of finance and to all departments, creating a well-respected and sought after department goal.
• Supervise overall financial Operations (including: Safety, Security, Computer Services and Building Maintenance).

Plant Controller Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree (B.A.) in accounting is required.
• Ten or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA or CMA is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements.
• Controller must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communication for staff, Board of Directors and Director of Operations and Regional Director of Operations.

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