Our award-winning client is seeking a Plant Controller to join their team. We are seeking a Plant Controller for a manufacturing company near Solon, Ohio The chosen individual will play a pivotal role in managing the facility's financial operations. This includes maintaining the general ledger, enhancing internal accounting controls, preparing budgets, analyzing financial data, and handling financial reporting. This crucial position is instrumental in driving the organization’s business toward success.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately record operational and financial data in the general ledger.

• Implement and oversee internal accounting controls to protect assets and ensure adherence to established procedures.

• Authorize facility-related expenses.

• Lead the accounting team, ensuring the timely completion of monthly and quarterly financial closures.

• Provide financial analysis on operational results to management.

• Develop annual profit forecasts and departmental budgets as part of the yearly planning process.

• Oversee annual inventory checks and adhere to cycle count reporting norms.

• Manage local debt collection efforts.

• Conduct financial evaluations for capital investment proposals.

• Enhance the capabilities of the controllership team through training and performance assessments.

• Perform analyses as requested by the Group Controller or Lebanon Site Manager.

• Ensure accurate and punctual completion of balance sheet reconciliations in Cadency.

• Regularly report financial outcomes and updates to the Finance Director, aligning with corporate expectations.

• Examine and approve machine margin quotes, analyzing actual performance versus plans to identify improvement opportunities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related business major.

• At least five years of plant accounting & finance experience in a manufacturing company.

• In-depth understanding of cost accounting, general accounting, and auditing.

• Proficiency in automated data processing systems.

• Excellent communication abilities, both verbally and in writing.