Assistant Plant Controller
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Job Location:
Libertyville, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position: Assistant Plant Controller
Location:Libertyville IL (hybrid)
Description:The Assistant Plant Controller will partner with the Business Unit and Corporate Accounting Leaders to help lead and own the month-end closing and financial reporting processes for both Flagship and retail business units based in Libertyville IL. This includes completion of all necessary journal entries review of financial statements maintenance of a strong internal control structure and leadership of quarterly forecasts and annual budget standard cost roll and physical inventories for three plants.
Responsibilities:
- Complete the month-end close process which includes but is not limited to:
- Posting & documentation of all required journal entries within 4-day close cycle
- Preparing monthly Purchase Price Variance reporting and work with purchasing on variances
- Ensuring completeness and accuracy of monthly account reconciliation
- Preparing and distributing monthly management reports and necessary internal reporting
- Prepare the quarterly forecasts for both Balance Sheet and Income Statement
- Prepare quarterly Excess & Obsolete Inventory Analysis and Warranty Reserve Analysis discuss results and judgmental adjustments with Plant & Dealer Channel Controllers
- Lead annual Physical Inventory counts for 3 sites: coordinate staffing and processes variance analysis & adjustments and work with external auditors
- Prepare supporting documentation for quarterly and annual external audits
- Support future SAP enhancements around additional modules and bi-annual upgrade testing
- Collaborate with the Controller group to strengthen internal controls and drive towards Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
- Assist in the development of accounting policies and procedures
- Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelors Degree (B.S) in accounting from a four-year college or university and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing/distributing/commercial environment
- Professional certification such as CPA CFM or CMA preferred
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain effective internal controls
- Experience with SAP S4HANA preferred
- Advanced Excel skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Must be able to lift 30 lbs if needed to assist in physical inventory
Target Salary Range: $110000 $130000 salary a year with the opportunity for eligible employees to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Companys bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience level geographic location and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for competitive benefits including paid time off health dental vision life disability benefits and 401(k).
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health dental and vision insurance.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Opportunity to work with a market leader in water treatment solutions.
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- GAAP
- SAP
- Accounting
- IFRS
- Account Reconciliation
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
- Budgeting
- ERP Systems
- JD Edwards
- Manufacturing
