Plant Controller

We are a leading manufacturer of pet products, healthy cat litter, all organic pet bedding and much more. We are looking to add a dynamic Plant Controller to our team in Jesup GA. Please apply today as we are conducting interviews.

• Execute financial and management accounting with a focus on delivering accurate and timely information monthly.
• Provide financial tools and job cost information to support plant management in profitability analysis and hours worked on jobs/capital projects.
• Develop and supervise cost management and reduction strategies in collaboration with plant management.
• Conduct variance analyses, identifying business and cost trends, and proposing recommendations for cost control and operational enhancements.
• Lead the preparation and submission of annual capital and operating budgets.
• Conduct project/job profitability analyses and reviews.
• Manage journal entries, purchase requisitions, and analyze invoice receipt/goods receipt.
• Oversee inventory control management, coordinating physical and cycle counts, resolving issues, and upholding procedural integrity.
• Lead the plant's financial and capital budgeting process.
• Establish and enforce effective internal accounting controls over plant assets, customer pricing, and SAP processes, aligning with corporate standards.
• Recommend and implement programs to enhance productivity, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.
• Conduct Budget to Actual monthly reviews with each department.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Proficient in general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, income tax, and banking.
• Minimum six years of accounting experience, including manufacturing.
• Experience in Public Accounting auditing in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Proficiency in Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Leadership skills to guide, direct, and coach staff.
• Adaptability to new technologies, maintaining up-to-date technical skills in the assigned areas.