Plant Controller (Rochester)

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Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for leading the financial operations at a plant and contributes to the business strategy of the site as a key member of the site leadership team. The Plant Controller is responsible for providing leadership and direction in the areas of general and cost accounting, corporate reporting, budgeting and forecasting, risk analysis, what-if analysis, and ensures compliance with GAAP and company policies. As a site leader, the Plant Controller is expected to interact with all functional groups within the plant to serve as the finance business partner in supporting business decisions. This position supervises general accounting, cost accounting, and payroll functions and leads and directs annual procedures related to development of standard costs, inventory valuation and safeguarding of all inventories, and plays an instrumental role in ensuring internal controls (SOX) are executed as designed and expected. The role partners with supply chain and site operational leaders to provide timely, reliable and quality information.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Interacts with managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and operational analyses, reports and recommendations.
• Supports new business and new product development efforts; including developing budgets and costing models, pricing recommendations, contract reviews, negotiations, and presentations.
• Contributes to the strategic and business planning process, including providing recommendations to senior management on short-term and long-term financial and operational strategy for the organization
• Analyzes plant operations, identifying areas that can be reorganized or made more efficient
• As a member of the site leadership team, provides relevant information and guidance to the site General Manager to assess and improve the plants operating and financial performance
• Leads the business planning processes (monthly forecasts, annual budget, long-range strategic plan).
• Oversees the monthly financial close and reporting processes, including variance analysis and monitoring of performance against key plant metrics.
• Assesses organizational performance against budget and makes actionable recommendations together with heads of operational departments.
• Leads annual process of reviewing and resetting standard product costs
• Ensures that the site is in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and all company financial policies / procedures
• Oversees all site audit activities and acts as the liaison for internal and external audit partners to meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; ensures proper internal controls are in place and functioning properly at the plant
• Ensures proper valuation of month-end inventory and provides leadership for annual physical counts.
• Prepares and provide ad hoc analysis and information to corporate management team as required, including quarterly and year-end reports, audit requests, bank requests, etc.
• Oversees the processing of payroll for the hourly workforce.
• Provides financial support for the site Performance Excellence program including calculating savings of the various cost reduction projects.
• Participates in management meetings and activities as required, including off-site or out-of-town meetings.
• Develops direct reports through effective performance management and ensures that the annual performance management processes are completed.
• Continuously improves processes and systems with a view toward cost reduction and real time accuracy .
• Participate in site management meetings and activities as required, including off-site or out-of-town meetings.

Generics division

Key Accountabilities

Responsibilities

Manufacturing Accounting & Reporting

60%

Process Improvement

10%

Compliance

10%

Communication & Collaboration

20%

Education & Experience

Knowledge

Skills & Abilities

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. Management reserves the right to change or modify such duties as required.

EEO Statement :

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