AG08
AG08 - Plant Controller
Every day, Kelly Financial Resources (KFR) connects experienced support-level professionals to senior-level finance and accounting management professionals with opportunities to advance their careers. Our client, a Fortune 500 Company, located North of Atlanta, has an outstanding opportunity for a Plant Controller at their manufacturing facility in North Georgia. Salary is commensurate with experience and a terrific benefits package is offered. IF NOT A LOCAL CANDIDATE, RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE! PLANT CONTROLLER **MUST HAVE STRONG COST ACCOUNTING EXPERIENCE AT THE PLANT LEVEL AND SOLID EXPERIENCE IN DEALING WITH OPERATIONS** This position works directly with plant senior management preparing annual budgets and reports. Responsible for accurate accounting classification of all expenditures, including cash flow, manufacturing cost, capital, etc; the preparation, maintenance,and reporting of all plant accounting ledgers and other financial and statistical reports, related and supporting detail or sub-ledger files and reports in accordance with Division policies, practices and timelines. Ideal candidate must a be strategic thinker and must be able to combine this with the use of financial modeling and other best practices to determine best financial approach, to meet productivity and financial goals while maintaining budget controls. Duties will include but are not limited to: Typically responsible for the day-to-day financial operations of midsized Plant(s) and may have supervisory or management support staff. Ensures financial activities are in line with the Division Goals and objectives, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles and complying with company and government regulations. Acts as liaison between the plant senior management and division finance team, proving financial advice, support and direction in accordance with division strategy and direction. Works directly with plant senior management preparing annual budgets and reports that summarizes and forecasts plant business activity and financial position past, present and expected. Responsible for accurate accounting classification of all expenditures, including cash flow, manufacturing cost, capital, etc; the preparation, maintenance, timely and accurate reporting of all plant accounting ledgers and other financial and statistical reports, related and supporting detail or sub-ledger files and reports in accordance with Division policies, practices and timelines. Applies critical thinking skill, financial modeling and other best practices to determine best financial approach, to meets productivity and financial goals while maintaining budget controls. Responsible for the day-to-day plant accounting activity, developing and implementing solutions to daily accounting issues where procedures may not be well defined Maintains the plants financial, statistical and productivity reports and reporting systems, analyzing variances to plan, forecast and prior year periods; prepares month ?end accruals, deferrals and other journal entries as necessary to ensure accuracy and completeness of management reporting. Qualifications: Bachelor?s degree in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline. Master?s preferred. Beginning course work towards CPA,CMA, or other comparable certification preferred. 8+ years of job specific work experience required. In-depth understanding of GAAP, financial accounting principles and practices, specifically as they apply to costing, capital expenditure, budgeting and internal reporting. In-depth knowledge of finance control, processes, and systems, as well as cost estimation and control, and budget management. Demonstrated experience in the following areas: strategic planning and analysis, and management consulting with strong emphasis on relationship management. Demonstrated experience facilitating or leading projects to include organizing, planning, and executing small to medium scale projects from vision through implementation, with diverse stakeholders such as internal plant personnel, and other business units. For immediate consideration, click the Apply Now! button, or refer a friend by clicking the E-mail this job link provided. Kelly Financial Resources specializes in the placement of accounting and finance professionals in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement employment opportunities across all industries. We are part of Kelly Services, a U.S.-based Fortune 500 company. With our global network of branch locations, we are uniquely positioned to provide our customers with international staffing support and our employees with diverse assignments around the world.