Plant Controller-Leading cosmetics manufacturer (California)
Please send resume to: resume2013@gc-employment.com with the title "Plant Controller-California" For further information contact Prabhjot Rayat 416-850-5060 Ext. 231
As a key member of the plant leadership team, the Controller will contribute to effective and efficient plant management, both financial and operational. This hands-on individual demonstrates solid leadership, time management and has strong people skills. The Controller will perpetuate a positive, team-oriented, continuous improvement environment, and provide the coaching and motivation necessary for plant success.
Job Summary:
• Manage the General Ledger, Cost, Inventory and Fixed Assets
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual close accurately and on time
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and periodic Financial Reports and Analysis for submission to Regional Controller
• Maintain inventory and cost accounting system: bills of materials, standard material cost, labor and overhead
• Prepare periodic reports to analyze costing and labor efficiencies
• Assist plant management in the decision making process that allows for profit maximization or cost minimization
• Communicate with plant personnel and observe plant operations in order to assist with and to make recommendations for improvement in plant operations
• Implement procedures to insure that all company financial policies are followed and to insure that adequate internal controls are in place
• Preparation of capital requests including appropriate economic analysis when required
• Prepare supporting schedules for the annual audit to assist the external auditors
• Oversee and participate in the creation of the quarterly forecasts and annual budget
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory filings
• Special projects as required
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• GAAP proficient
• 5+ years of experience with increasing responsibilities, some public accounting experience preferred
• Strong inventory control and costing background
• Industry experience must include manufacturing (large plant environment preferred)
• Thorough understanding of manufacturing plant operations
• Must meet deadlines and deliver quality results
• Ability to work in fast paced environment
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Products
• Experience with JD Edwards preferred, but not required
• Must have excellent analytical and communication skills, be well organized and a team player
Salary:
80K-100K