Multi Site Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

360 is partnering with a leading manufacturer of electrical components seeking a talented Business Controller - Finance and Accounting.

This role involves key financial activities, preparation of financial statements, operational analysis, and working capital management, all for the guidance of management in a manufacturing / production environment.

The Plant Controller will partner with the CFO and Plant GMs to ensure the financial health and compliance of the company.

This is a direct hire position with our client. Qualified candidates will have a strong background in financial leadership roles for manufacturing / production sites.

Must be comfortable being in a production environment, partnering with leaders to make a positive bottom line impact while supporting the multiple facets of accounting responsibilities including costing, AR / AP, payroll allocation, etc.

Company : Leading Manufacturer electrical components; sells to multiple industries

Location : Memphis, TN area (also supports a plant in AL)

• Pay : Up to $150,000 / yr + Options
• Travel : 50% Mileage Reimbursement and / or rental car
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

Responsibilities :

• Partner with the CFO to establish financial and operating benchmarks, budgets, project monitoring, and reporting standards on a monthly and annual basis.
• Leads team across multiple sites responsible for traditional Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, monthly closes, budget / forecast reporting, cost analysis, allocation, etc.
• Variance analysis, standard / activity based, product & inventory costing
• Manage and monitor all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems to ensure compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to protect company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows.
• Manage the annual budget process including capital budgeting and quarterly forecast, identifying and explaining variances.
• Establish KPIs based on sound financial management techniques, providing operating management with accurate information proactively.
• Compare performance with operating plans and standards; provide reports and interpret results of operations to all levels of management.
• Support the development and maintenance of cost models to assess and track cost reduction opportunities.
• Prepare analysis around labor productivity, job costing, and WIP balance, ensuring proper costing and margin analysis.
• Responsible for daily cash management and treasury activities, ensuring positive account balances.
• Manage and mentor accounting staff, ensuring the execution of assigned tasks and their professional development.
• Partner with Production and Manufacturing leaders across multiple sites, sharing financial information, assessing profitability, KPI performance
• Review site results, making recommendations to Production and Manufacturing leaders where needed to increase profitability;

align and partner on solutions

Review and analyze financial processes, initiating improvements within the organization.

Skills / Qualifications :

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Demonstrated ability to simultaneously administer and coordinate multiple ongoing projects, ensuring effective implementation within targeted timelines and costs.
• Proficient in Excel, including modeling complex business scenarios, budgets, and financial calculations.
• Strong ownership of GL balances, detailed reconciliations, and controls.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 7-10 years of finance experience in a manufacturing / production environment

360 Talent Avenue is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran, status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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