US Plant Controller

Core Molding Technologies Inc. is a leading engineering materials company operating in 3 country's is far from ordinary. We have a highly diversified workforce that stresses the importance of its people with a focus on career development, team spirit and inclusion. Our organization is expanding and we are looking to hire an experienced Plant Controller located in Gaffney, SC. Excellent salary, bonus, benefits, relocation, matching 401K and stock purchase program.

Summary/Objective

The Plant Controller position functions as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the local business. Leads the administrative and internal control staff at the plant and is accountable for plant-level responsibilities including general accounting, payables approval (including PO approvals), cost accounting, bill of materials, capital expenditures, customer chargeback analysis, budget and forecasting, business analysis, financial reporting, and plant business systems. Will also liaison with corporate financial and IT staff, as required.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare and report weekly and monthly cost results; weekly and monthly forecasts; annual operating and strategic plan.
• Responsible for internal controls at the plant for operations, sales, and finance.
• Analyze and accurately report current month's financial results to the plant, and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
• Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate.
• Ensure timely and accurate input of bill of material and price code changes.
• Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations.
• Calculate and set standard rates.
• Maintain a perpetual inventory and reconcile this perpetual to production, shipping, and returns.
• Attend daily plant production meetings.
• Perform walkthroughs of the plant with the Plant Manager, as needed, to discuss production and costing issues. Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels.
• Conduct formal meetings with manufacturing, finance and sales management personnel, both at the plant or Corporate, to discuss plant issues, as needed.
• Champion and train plant staff on business systems including ERP/MRP and reporting conventions.
• Serve as the on-site business systems expert.
• Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items.
• Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly.
• Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.
• Active leader and participant in cost improvement projects including tracking of target savings

Competencies

Operational Excellence, Disciplined Approach, Anticipates/Manages Complexity & Change, Leads & Develops Talent, Collaboration & Empathy, Customer Centric

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports and is responsible for the performance management and in that department.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional manufacturing office and shop floor environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. This position may occasionally require extended hours and/or weekend work.

Travel

None

Required Education, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5-10 years as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, with and emphasis on cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis.
• High level of proficiency in PC spreadsheets and ERP/MRP systems.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matchining
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Flexible shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Gaffney, SC 29340 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Gaffney, SC 29340: Relocate with an employer provided relocation package (Preferred)

Work Location: In person