Plant Controller

Responsible for the accounting operation, including financial reporting and budgeting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Overall operation of accounting, including financial reports and budget

Comply with company policies and procedures

Performance analysis of operations that drive growth, strategy and profitability initiatives
Development of system controls to ensure data integrity

Ensure compliance with federal and state laws

Oversight, management, and evaluation of accounting staff. Assure that accounting personnel are properly trained, motivated, and directed to fulfill their responsibilities.

Directly Supervise Assistant Controller and Accounts Payable

Review ADP payroll registers and recording general ledger entries

Additional duties as assigned by management

Direct company's annual audit

Oversee month end closing and financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation
General ledger detail review and proper creation of journal entries in a timely manner
Capital Expenditures (Fixed Assets)

Operating Leases

Spare Parts (Capital spares for R&M)

Review accounts payables and receivables for accuracy

Oversee and approve Expenses reports GL Coding

Raw and Finished Goods Physical inventory

Ensure Intercompany balances at month end

Financial plans and forecasts are developed and variances are analyzed against plans
Year-end reporting, preparing accruals and schedules, and submitting monthly and ad hoc financial reporting packages and Budgets

Daily/Monthly P&L (Financial reporting)

Operational/Financial analysis - Sales, Materials, Wages, Shipping, R&M, Overheads

Meet with GM and Staff regularly to maintain communication and build teamwork

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Undergraduate degree with focus on accounting and/or finance

Minimum of ten years managing financial/accounting department

Minimum of five years of experience in manufacturing related environment

Proven ability to analyze financial statements and identify potential problems

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

CPA and/or CMA

Experience in the paper industry

Good communication skills, SAP experience

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The candidate must speak and write English at a college level. Candidate should have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, contracts, and government regulations. Candidate should also possess the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. The ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, customers, and the general public is a must.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value. Ability to evaluate financial alternatives and recognize and interpret financial trends and performance.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel - SAP experience a plus)

Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee is sometimes exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, along with hot and cold temperatures depending upon the season. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is not just an office job. Employee will be required to spend some time in manufacturing plant learning the process and observing/improving procedures as they relate to financial controls and procedures. Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES

The individual must possess the following:

Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.

Superior communication and teaching skills in order to function effectively

Excellent crisis manager who demonstrates that he/she has a high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead his/her personnel to a successful resolution.

Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener, understanding how to appraise personnel, applying both positive and corrective feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills including coaching and delegation techniques.

Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with an acceptable level of professional assertiveness. Professional appearance to support his/her role as a managerial representative

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest corrugated packaging company and the world's largest privately-held producer of 100% recycled containerboard. With over 9,000 skilled employees dedicated to sustainability, we pride ourselves on our commitment to the environment. Founded in the USA over 30 years ago, we have experienced significant growth with advanced manufacturing facilities across 27 states.