Plant Controller

Metal Technologies, 3800 Adams Road, Ravenna, Michigan, United States of America Req #81

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Thursday, September 26, 2024

Who We Are :

Metal Technologies is a premier metal casting company that uses modern technology and a highly productive workforce to produce the best quality product.

Since 1997, we have been a privately held, family-owned company. Metal Technologies produces high quality gray iron, ductile iron, austempered ductile and value-added machining for a variety of industries.

Each foundry has unique processes and capabilities that complement specific product families and specifications. As a growing company, Metal Technologies offers a wide range of challenging and exciting career opportunities.

If you are looking for a progressive company that promotes and rewards individual achievement, consider applying for a position with us.

MTI is committed to building and maintaining a culture of excellence through an adherence to our values :

• Faith. We honor God in everything we do.
• Family. We are family.
• Spirit. We can do this.
• Vision. We create opportunity.
• Rigor. We focus on process.

We offer a diverse and inclusive variety of benefits. At MTI we believe that taking care of our employees means to ensure that they can live healthy balanced lives which results in better work performance.

General Summary :

Responsible for administering and monitoring company accounting policies and procedures at the plant with major emphasis on product costing, cost reduction, inventory control, and financial planning.

Will provide controllers and plant management with timely and accurate operational measurements to help drive better Plant performance.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities :

• Preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements.
• Responsible for working with operations team to find cost reduction opportunities in operations.
• Maintenance of accurate and reliable product costs including preparation of quarterly margin reports.
• Provide target costing information for customer quotations working closely with engineering and sales personnel.
• Track and report on key plant operating measurements.
• Oversee and audit quarterly physical inventories.
• Monitor and review inventory balances on a continuous basis.
• Oversee payroll function to ensure accurate and timely processing including all monthly, quarterly, and year-end requirements.
• Communicate performance of hourly and salaried bonus programs to employees.
• Provide financial justification (ROI) analysis for capital projects.
• Prepare annual financial plan.
• Annual financial statement audit / review; assistance with outside auditors.
• Prepare and submit annual property tax return and other government reports, as directed by the Director of Finance.
• Oversee plant compliance to corporate record retention policy.
• Assist Corporate Accounting with resolving Accounts Payable or Receivable discrepancies.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements :

• Knowledge of cost accounting and standard cost setting is required.
• Strong ability to perform detailed data analytics.
• History of implementing cost reductions.
• Working knowledge of general accounting functions and monthly closing processes.
• Familiarity with managing and taking physical inventories.
• Experience in developing and preparing annual financial plans.
• Ability to coordinate and organize multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Spreadsheet (Excel) competency.
• Experience with B&L software a definite plus.
• Knowledge of automated payroll systems preferred.

Working Conditions :

The Plant Controller will reside in the office, however, will be in the plant occasionally. Must be able to adhere to conditions of the plant.

Education and Experience Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CMA / CPA preferred.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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