PLANT CONTROLLER
Kilgore, TX
CAMFIL
- A GLOBAL LEADER IN AIR FILTERS AND CLEAN AIR SOLUTIONS
For more than half a century, Camfil has been a leading manufacturer of premium clean air solutions. We provide commercial and industrial systems for air filtration and air pollution control that improve worker and equipment productivity, minimize energy use, and benefit human health and the environment.
The Camfil Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, and has 30 manufacturing sites, six R&D centers, local sales offices in 30 countries, and nearly 6,000 employees and growing. We proudly serve and support customers in a wide variety of industries and in communities across the world. To discover how Camfil helps to protect people, processes and the environment, visit us at www.camfil.com.
SUMMARY: The Plant Controller supports the plant with financial reporting, financial analysis and guidance on all shop floor production related accounting. Interaction with plant personnel is crucial for this position. The Plant Controller will report to the Director of Manufacturing Accounting. The Plant Controller will bring an innovative, and entrepreneurial mindset that will empower them to partner with senior management in the organization. Must be an experienced, self-starter who is a creative thinker with a deep appreciation for the need to be clear, concise and accurate in communicating the results of detailed analyses. The Plant Controller will utilize advanced skills in financial analysis, accounting, budgeting, corporate finance, business modeling, and competitive analysis in assisting the senior managers of the company in long-term planning, decision making, and performance evaluation. This position is on-site in Kilgore, TX.
This role will support the centerpiece of our manufacturing strategy: Camfil's largest manufacturing plant world-wide. We are committed to building a team of top-tier professionals who will shape the future of our industry. If you're passionate about making an impact and working in a dynamic environment, let's get started.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to those listed in the Summary section above, the following are duties necessary for the position.
- Preparation of monthly financial statements, by maintaining journal entries and posting to general ledger. Coordinate the monthly close process within 3-days of month end.
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Responsible for planning and coordinating plant budget activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices.
- Understanding the details of key business drivers and how they impact budgets and forecasts, and ensuring that budgets are accurate, comprehensive, completed on time and tied to detailed sales forecast.
- Reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts within 5 days of month-end. Review all reserves for reasonableness.
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Delivering monthly detailed analysis on plant performance, with commentary and presentation materials on Sales Analysis, Variances and Expenses.
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Provide detailed financial reports and analysis to local management team and work with plant manager to understand the trends and advise on interpreting the financial results impacting the plant.
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Actively supports plant manager with insight and analysis to enable a more profitable facility. Develop variance reports enabling plant management team to focus on process improvements resulting in improved efficiencies. Conduct variance analysis compared to budget, forecasts and prior periods.
- Continuously monitor plant activity with daily dashboard focusing on bookings, sales and inventory, variance analysis.
- Provide timely responses to the frequent ad-hoc analysis needed by the plant manager and management team. Anticipate variances based on analysis of current trends and production, be proactive in monitoring strategic goals of variance reductions, and cooperate with plant management to develop alternative strategies in the face of challenging results.
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Reviews and determines root cause for all line items in the trial balance.
- Proactively identifies manufacturing cost trends that impact the financial results. Compile and review data in preparation of annual standard cost roll up.
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Ensure strong internal controls for all business functions.
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Coordinate and participate in inventory control initiatives to ensure inventory is reported accurately.
- Work with Management Team to further identify, report and analyze operational key performance indicators (KPI's) that drive financial results with cross training among various locations. This includes: working to ensure consistent KPI measurement and reporting across all plants. Facilitating and sharing best practices and insight between plants.
- Oversee the development of capital expenditures and analyze capital spending projects. Monthly monitor of asset capitalizations and yearly review of asset disposal.
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Oversee and manage yearly cost rolls with focus on streamlining standard costs to actual production costs.
- Drive positive change in process and procedure for better efficiency. Manage and develop processes and controls to ensure accuracy of reported information.
- Lead periodic financial training reviews between production management teams to ensure full understanding of compliance with financial policies as well as to identify improvement opportunities for top challenges
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Compiles data, prepares reports, and filing of yearly property tax returns.
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May be required to travel to other Camfil locations up to 5%.
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Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field.
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A minimum of 5-10 years of dynamic experience in leadership roles with Finance, Accounting, or financial data analytics and reporting
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Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices, management accounting and related analytical concepts, as well as corporate finance.
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Proven ability in building analytics and models and identify key drivers
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Advanced proficiency with MS Office applications, and ERP system knowledge or related Accounting/Manufacturing software; Proficiency in financial modeling, and advanced analytical skills
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Creative problem-solving skills.
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Ability to engage and develop relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization
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Excellent communication and organizational skills with a sharp attention to detail
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Strong work ethic and ambitious in building future capabilities
- A self-motivated individual who can thrive in an organization which is rapidly growing and evolving
WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to office, warehouse, and plant environments. The work environment will require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in certain areas. Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
