Accountant IV (Assistant Plant Controller)

The Accountant IV (Assistant Plant Controller) supports the financial operations of a high-volume manufacturing facility through cost accounting financial reporting budgeting forecasting and internal controls. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive cost management operational efficiency inventory accuracy and continuous improvement initiatives.

This position will serve Rheem North America in Montgomery AL. This is an on-site position.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and analyze monthly plant financial results including labor material overhead scrap efficiency and inventory variances.
• Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close activities in partnership with Corporate Finance.
• Prepare journal entries account reconciliations financial schedules and reporting in accordance with company policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (VOP MoM YoY and VPY) and communicate key drivers and recommendations to plant leadership.

Cost Accounting & Inventory Management

• Maintain and validate standard costs for manufactured products including bills of material (BOMs) labor standards routings and overhead rates.
• Partner with Operations and Materials teams to improve inventory accuracy cycle count effectiveness and overall inventory management.
• Monitor slow-moving and obsolete inventory while supporting working capital and inventory turn initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing costs and recommend opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.

Budgeting Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Assist with the development of annual budgets and monthly forecasts incorporating volume mix and scenario-based planning.
• Support productivity cost-reduction and capital investment initiatives through financial modeling business case development and ROI analysis.

Operational Business Partnership

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to plant leadership production maintenance engineering and continuous improvement teams.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support labor efficiency improvements scrap reduction yield enhancement and make-versus-buy decisions.
• Participate in Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with a focus on driving operational and financial performance.

Controls Compliance & Process Improvement

• Support compliance with internal controls company accounting policies and audit requirements.
• Assist with internal and external audits and recommend corrective actions to strengthen financial controls and compliance.
• Maintain and analyze data within ERP systems (Oracle or similar) and drive improvements in reporting accuracy data integrity and financial processes.
• Support ERP enhancements system upgrades and process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reporting effectiveness.

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
• 7 years of progressive experience in Manufacturing finance Cost accounting or plant accounting.
• Strong working knowledge of Standard costing Inventory accounting Manufacturing variances.
• Experience working in an ERP environment (Oracle preferred)

• Excellent communication skills written and verbal with attention to detail and accuracy.

• Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.

• Demonstrates ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.

• Experience with financial reporting.

• Ability to handle confidential information in a discreet and professional manner.

• Problem analysis and problem-solving skills.

HOW TO STAND OUT:

• CPA or CMA certification
• Experience in high-volume or mixed-model manufacturing
• Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement environments
• Experience supporting capital projects and sourcing evaluations

As a leader at Rheem how you achieve results is as important as the results you achieve. While LEADING OTHERS you will be expected to demonstrate the following competencies and behaviors:

• Aligning Performance for Success
• Applying Business Knowledge
• Building Talent
• Building Trusted Relationships
• Communicating with Impact
• Customer-Orientation
• Delegating Tasks
• Executing/Leading the Team
• Facilitating Change
• Fostering Relationships/ Emotional Intelligence
• Influencing
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Supporting Innovation

Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

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