Regional Controller

The Regional Controller is responsible for plant analysis throughout the month month-end close activities standard cost analysis standardization and improvement of processes internal reporting and annual audits for 3-4 plants. This position issues timely and accurate plant level financial statements and provision of meaningful analysis of variances in business performance. This person must be a self-starter excited by the opportunity to make a tangible impact adept at communicating with multiple levels of an organization and work with teams cross functionally. The Regional Controller will engage regularly with internal and external partners so effective partnership skills and strong communication is highly desirable.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide business partnering support to Plant Leadership (Cost reduction opportunity identification and monitoring and Benchmark/trend reporting)
• Build rapport glean insights from and influence management in order to deliver results
• Analyze overhead cost of sales and actual manufacturing costs compared to budget forecast and prior periods
• Prepare periodic reports comparing standard costs to actual production costs and report factors affecting prices and profitability of products
• Review standard costs for reasonability and accuracy on a regular basis and supports the periodic update of standard costs
• Prepare Monthly Plant Financial Outlook Periodic forecasts and Annual Budget
• Day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger inventory cost accounting and fixed asset management
• Manage the monthly accounting close process including journal entry review and variance analysis to deliver complete accurate and timely financial reporting
• Provide supporting documentation for company audits
• Provide accounting support for corporate and operations functions
• Develop propose and drive the implementation of sustainable process improvements
• Participate and support relevant projects and initiatives
• Other duties as assigned
• Bachelors degree in Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years experience in progressively responsible accounting roles
• Technical Accounting knowledge/proficiency: solid understanding of GAAP
• Extensive manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
• Experienced in implementing/maintaining internal controls
• Experienced with major ERP systems (SAP Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to drive change across multiple functions.
• The ideal candidate will be highly organized detail oriented and self-motivated. Capable of monitoring and prioritizing competing tasks and projects.
• Team player attitude and adept at multi-level cross cultural communication.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must be willing to travel up to 25%