Plant Controller
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Job Location:
Avon Lake, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Location: Avon Lake OH
Travel: up to 30% primarily to Bowling Green OH
Job Type: Full-time. Collaborate in person 4 days each week with 1 flexible day.
Shape the Future with Us.
At Lubrizol were bringing to life the chemistry behind clean water efficient transportation reliable infrastructure critical medicines and the products people rely on every day through science sustainability and a culture of inclusion.
As part of our global team youll be empowered to make a real impacton your career your community and the world around you.
How Youll Make an Impact
As a Senior Plant Controller youll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility improve wellbeing and enhance modern this role you will:
- Provide financial leadership and support to plant management engineering and production teams.
- Prepare and present detailed financial analyses and reports to senior management.
- Monitor and manage plant costs including budgeting forecasting and variance analysis.
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement cost-saving initiatives and process improvements.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of absorption accounting processes.
- Utilize SAP to streamline financial processes and enhance reporting capabilities.
- Lead and mentor finance professionals providing guidance and development opportunities.
- Responsible for monthly financial closing and reporting for multiple sites in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
- Review and analyze production variances purchase price variances and inventory adjustments monthly.
- Report and communicate key plant financials and performance metrics through public reports and personal communication.
- Lead the annual operating expense budget process and complete forecasting requirements; establish annual labor and overhead rates; assist with the annual capital budgeting process.
- Ensure that internal controls and measures on spending production working capital and fixed assets are in place and function appropriately while safeguarding company assets.
- Conduct inventory reporting and control cycle counting and annual physical inventory.
- Calculate inventory costs accurately by conducting routine review and analysis of standard costs including the costing of new products throughout the month.
- Collaborating with plant staff engineering and relevant functional teams to develop and refresh five-year capital and cost out plans for sites under job scope
- Participate in 3rd party inventory and process audits as part of internal control testing
Required Qualifications that Enable Your Success
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in finance or accounting roles with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
- Proven self-starter with a desire to achieve; strong team focus.
- Strong computer skills especially Microsoft Office.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
- Ability to work with a broad range of internal customers ranging from plant management plant engineering and production operators.
- Experience using SAP in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred Qualifications that Drive You Forward
- CPA and/or MBA.
- Familiarity with absorption accounting principles.
- Lean Six Sigma certification.
- Experience with zero-based budgeting initiatives.
Your Work Environment
At Lubrizol were committed to providing a safe inclusive and empowering environment where you can do your best workwhether in a lab on the production floor or in a hybrid office setting. Depending on your role your work environment may include:
- Standing walking or operating equipment for extended periods
- Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
- Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
- Occasional lifting or movement of materials
- Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards
We continuously invest in our facilities and technologies to ensure they support your well-being productivity and growth. If you require reasonable accommodation we are committed to working with you to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
Benefits that Empower You
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus plans
- 401(k) match Age-Weighted Defined Contribution
- Comprehensive medical dental & vision coverage
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid holidays vacation and parental leave
- Flexible work environment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Career and professional growth
- Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement
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Lubrizol: Imagined for Life. Enabled by Science. Delivered by You.
We tackle the worlds toughest challenges with science-based solutions deeply understanding our customers to deliver innovative chemistry and differentiated value. Our inclusive culture dedication to safety and incredible global talent drive our success. Our solutions meet the evolving needs of the modern worldbrought to life by science and most importantly delivered by you.
Whether youre in the lab on the production floor or in the office youll be part of a team around the world that empowers you to think boldly drive results and contribute to solutions that shape a better more sustainable future.
We win because of you. Lets build the future together.
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About Company
As a leader in specialty chemicals, Lubrizol's mission is to be an essential ingredient in our customers' success. We are a market-driven, specialty chemical company with innovative technologies that include lubricant additives for engine oils and driveline fluids, industrial lubrica ... View more
