Plant Controller at Medline Industries, Inc. in Northfield, Illinois

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Job Summary

Job Description

Responsible for accounting practices, financial controls/budgets, cost, and general accounting for the Plant.

• Manage the month-end closing process within a Shared Services model including the preparation and posting of a select number of journal entries.  Review internal financial statements for errors before they are published.




• Review, analyze and present the plant’s financial results, trends and metrics on a monthly basis to manufacturing location leaders, finance and non-finance leaders.




• Review and track expenses and understand and investigate the drivers behind each (sales, production, absorption, product mix, adjustments, variance analysis).  Review manufacturing processes, cost of materials, capex spend and location costs.




• Own the budgeting process and forecasting processes.




• Financial modeling, scenario-testing, ROI analyses to support decision making by senior leadership.




• Collaborate and partner with product divisions and front line manufacturing staff to drive improved profitability




• Ability to manage time effectively and adjust to shifting priorities.




• Willingness to take on an increasing level of responsibilities.




• Ad hoc projects and requests as needed.




• Travel up to 25% - traveling to plant located in Laredo, Texas.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.




• At least 5 years experience in financial planning, reporting and/or analysis.




• At least 1 year experience in cost accounting.




• At least 1 years of experience providing financial advice and counsel to P&L/business owners.




• Experience leading profit improvement initiatives.




• Advanced skill level in Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Requirements

• MBA




• CPA




• Project management experience.




• At least 3 years experience in an accounting role.




• Experience in any of these ERPs/tools: SAP, Oracle, PowerBI, Tableau, Alteryx.




• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly verbally and in writing.  

Benefits - Medline is committed to offering competitive benefits and a variety of choices to best meet the needs of you and your family. For employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, this includes health and well-being, financial fitness, career development, paid time off and more. Employees scheduled to work less than 30 hours per week can participate in the 401(k) plan, access the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERG) and Medline Service Corps. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits, please click here.

Every day, we’re focused on building a more diverse and inclusive company, one that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace. From doing what’s right to delivering business results, together, we’re better. Explore our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion page here.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.