Plant Controller

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of manufacturing facilities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The Plant Controller is a key business partner to the Site Directors and Operations leadership, ensuring financial integrity, operational efficiency, and compliance with company policies.

• Manage and own the cost accounting system:
  • Oversee standard cost systems and ensure accurate product costing
  • Develop and maintain standardized processes related to manufacturing and cost accounting.
  • Analyze manufacturing variances, including material, labor and overhead; make adjustments as required.
  • Coordinate physical inventories.
• Support the overall accounting system and process improvement
  • Manage fixed assets and construction in progress, including additions, dispositions and depreciation schedules.
  • Support the monthly, quarterly and annual close efforts.
  • Instill proper internal controls and provide recommendations for improvements.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial reporting processes, implement best practices, and identify efficiencies.
• Support overall financial management
  • Analyze plant operating costs in detail and partners with plant operation leaders to develop actions to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment.
  • Prepare annual budgets, quarterly forecasts and weekly outlooks for the facility.
  • Support and oversee inventory management.
  • Support ad hoc projects and request as required.
• Must maintain operational compliance with US and international regulatory agencies and guidelines (i.e. FDA, EU, HC, TGA, PIC/S, ISO, USP, NRC, cGMP, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance; A Master Degree is a plus.
• Minimum 8 relevant years in financial role, business development, or accounting role
• CPA or CMA highly desired.
• Strong understanding of GAAP with IFRS knowledge a plus.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle diverse number of projects simultaneously
• Strong ability to collaborate with a multi-cultural and cross-functional team
• Independent, inquisitive and a self-starter
• Strong MS Office skills (i.e. Outlook, Teams, and Excel)
• Understanding of business intelligence tool

• This is a full time position that is onsite, working in typical office conditions with extensive time using computer equipment.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of time while performing duties.
• Close attention to detail required.
• Willingness to work in a team-based environment.
• Willingness to travel 20% and work in manufacturing facilities.
• The position deals with many deadlines. Due to the short turnaround time of deadlines and limited time, overtime is sometimes required.
• Must be able to work outside of regular work hours, including weekend, and holiday work as business needs require.
• May be required to sit or stand for long periods of 8+ hours a day while performing duties.

Contact:
Michel

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance

• Chemical Manufacturing, Medical Equipment Manufacturing, and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing