Plant Controller is responsible for all accounting and finance activities at the Kansas site
The facility is a leading contract manufacturer in the Medical Device and Pharmaceutical space with 125+ employees growing to 175+ in the near future
This role will report to the CFO based at the Corporate HQ location
This is a hands-on leadership role involved in all aspects of Plant Accounting
This person will initially have 2 people reporting into this role to expand with the business
Position Responsibilities
Financial Accounting
Responsible for oversight of the entire accounting function for the plant: including cash management, AR/AP, inventory, capital assets, tooling, intercompany transactions, and other related accruals.
Lead the month end process and ensure all deadlines are met.
Approve all standard and nonstandard journal entries.
Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Complete monthly balance sheet reviews and reconciliations.
Monitor, approve and analyze plant spending, capital and tooling projects and working capital management.
Cost Accounting
Ensure accuracy of costs and inventory transactions
Review inventory transactions, compare actual to standard costs and resolve any discrepancies identified.
Perform a yearly BOM (bill of material) review and update standard cost according to the budget for overhead, direct labor, material etc.
Generate new bill of material for program launches in the ERP system (IQMS).
Process and approve any inventory adjustments need for plant (Cycles & Scrap).
Management Accounting
Prepare monthly forecasts and perform local financial analysis for plant management.
Complete financial package and bridge analysis for monthly corporate management reviews.
Complete monthly plant performance KPI's and review with management.
Lead the annual budgeting process involving various departmental managers in the development of manpower and controllable spend budgets to encourage accountability and ownership.
Continuous Improvements
Support CI initiatives, ensuring projects are defined with clear financial objectives and results are tracked and reported accordingly.
Assist plant management in decision making process that allows for profit maximization.
Work closely with all departmental heads to identify inefficiencies and potential cost savings initiatives including freight cost savings, improvements in inventory management, labor & scrap reductions, etc.
Internal Controls and Audit requirements
Coordinate & support internal and external auditors for annual and quarterly audits. Address any findings promptly and put corrective actions in place.
Identify deficiencies in controls and assist with strengthening existing controls.
Ensure compliance with all corporate financial policies.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CMA/CGA designation or MBA preferred.
Minimum of 7 years related experience in high-volume manufacturing.
Controller experience in manufacturing with solid background in cost accounting.
Strong leadership skills with experience with direct reports.
Clear and concise communicator who can articulate to Senior Management as well as manufacturing personnel.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistently meet deadlines.
Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task.
Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite.
Oracle, IQMS experience preferred.
Experience in FDA regulated Industry, specifically Pharma or Medical Device Industry