Controller, Plant

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Purpose

Direct, plan and control the Financial, Cost Accounting and Compliance activities for North Chicago. Overall fiscal management responsibility of the operations and will guide a Inform sites on contractual, financial, and budgetary matters. Provide Support to management in achieving the annual and long -term financial objectives of the business. The position is responsible for the implementation of company internal control policies, systems and procedures.

Responsibilities 

• Planning and Reporting: Direct and manage all the financial activities associated with North Chicago. Key functions include cost accounting, budget preparation, standard cost development, manufacturing variance (direct labor, material and overhead) analysis, inventory reconciliations, forecasting and projections, long range planning, sales, billing, auditing, budgetary control, etc.
• Planning and Reporting:  Accurately monitor and project the sites financial performance. Provide performance measures and interpret results in view of plans and objectives. • Lead and coordinate the timely and accurate preparation of the monthly financial statement, Performance Packages, quarterly schedules and year-end financial information packages. Ascertain and assure proper month closing, Balance Sheet reconciliations and other financial information.
• Planning and Reporting: Responsible for oversee that the outsourced services functions and activities associated with Payroll, Accounts Payable, Project Accounting, Cash Management, Reconciliations and Tax Returns completion are performed in a timely and accurate manner.  Responsible for Internal control including proper Inventory Controls.
• Business Partnering: Take the initiative to identify a broad range of business issues and provide leadership in the decision-making process. Integrate the finance function with business activities to provide value to the customer. Actively participate in managing the business and in establishing its strategic direction.  Advise Management on financial and non-financial activities that impact, complement or improve Business performance. Identify and lead Cost Reductions initiatives.
• Financial Analysis: Organize and structure business information to identify specific risks and opportunities. Apply quantitative and qualitative factors, skills and business experience to arrive at meaningful conclusions and recommendations. Develop innovative alternatives and solutions when issues arise.
• Internal Controls:  Maintain a strong system of internal accounting controls to ascertain proper segregation of duties, appropriate disbursements of company funds, and safeguarding of all company assets. Develop, implement, review and monitor compliance with company policies, guidelines and procedures, relevant to the finance function.  Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with record retention policies and schedules.
• Supervise all the department employees and ascertain adherence to Human Resources policies and regulations, including development of department and individual goals and activities, performance evaluations, training and coaching. Provide our people proper trainings in managerial technical and interpersonal skills relevant to the professional development and financial support changes. Ensure staff takes a broader view of accounting and finance as a supporting element to business strategy

Qualifications 

• Minimum education, skills and/or practical knowledge a person is required to have to qualify for the position is Bachelor Degree BBA - Major in Accounting. Master Degree MBA preferred
• CPA preferred. Provides broader background gives the incumbent a better perspective of what is going on and the potential of finding practical solutions to technical problems.
• Minimum experience required:  Managerial 4 - 6 Supervisory, 4 - 6 Cost Accounting                        4 - 6 Financial Analysis, 2 - 6 Systems , 4 - 6 General / Public Accounting,   2 - 6 Total combined minimum 10 years of experience required
• Excellent problem solving and decision making abilities (broad implications). Assumes full responsibility for the development, review, analysis and implementation of operating plans, manufacturing standard costs, and to provide the plant with the best and more efficient management information systems. Should be able to determine data requirements, schedule data availability, and provide departmental personnel motivation to bring the project or plant to a successful and timely completion.
• A high level of human relations skills to deal with all levels of management and professionals within the company, and interface and negotiate with external agencies. Must possess a high personal integrity, objectivity and a direct tactful personality.  Open and trustful communication skills with all levels of the organization
• Excellent analytical/statistical skills (able to interpret & provide a broader context to converging information) Ability for managing multiple priorities in a constantly changing and challenging environment. Ability for working under pressure and adapting to changes.
• Short & long term planning and organization skills
• Broad business perspective (able to provide advice and alternatives in financial & non financial matters)
• Strategic & critical thinking (instrument of change and challenge of conventional thinking)
• Focus on customer service

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Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law: ​

• The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. ​

• We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.​

• This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs. ​

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law. 

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