Assistant Plant Controller at Mueller Water Products in Cleveland, Tennessee

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS DUTIES/RESPONSIBLITIES

• Provide analytical support to Plant Controller, managing KPI's, performing cost analysis, etc.


• Update and publish daily KPI reports


• Monthly financial close (journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement analysis, management reporting)


• Assist with preparation of Annual Operating Plan, Strategic Deployment Plan and monthly forecasting


• Assist in the preparation of capital spending budgets and forecasts, work with project managers on capital spend tracking and timing, and perform audits of capital projects and existing assets


• Track and forecast all cost savings projects for the Cleveland & Brownsville Plants


• Work with Supply Chain on inventory analysis and initiatives and coordination of physical inventory


• Assist in maintaining all internal controls as well as assisting with all external and internal audits


• Assist Operational Excellence by providing analytical support when applicable, as well as participate in various lean events

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• ERP System experience, JDE E1, a plus


• Knowledge of Queries and Connections (PowerQuery) a plus

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with accounting concentration


• Master's Degree or CPA/CMA preferred


• 5 - 7 years of experience in all aspects of manufacturing accounting


• Excellent Excel skills (SUMIFS, XLOOKUP, pivot tables, nested functions, etc.)


• Lean/Six Sigma experience


• Outstanding communication, verbal and written, and problem-solving skills


• Knowledge of GAAP accounting and automated accounting systems


• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently


• Ability to interact with all levels of employees, management and outside professionals


• Ability to perform, manage and/or direct multiple tasks and determine priorities

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other category protected by law. Apply Now