Plant Controller at OSI Industries LLC in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

This role is responsible for the full cycle accounting for the plant facility. Duties include preparing and maintaining accurate financial records by performing a variety of complex admin and accounting tasks, applying accepted procedures to the preparation and maintenance of financial records, and preparing financial, statistical, and/or technical reports to achieve the financial objectives of the location.

Job Responsibilities

• Support Divisional Controller and Plant Manager through standardized and consistent reporting.

• Coordination and execution of consistent accounting procedures in accordance with OSI company policies and generally accepted accounting principles.

• Develop and implement a training program for new accounting employees that provides an extensive introduction to the Systems/Culture/ Processes that currently drive the business at OSI.

• Responsible for staffing, succession planning and identifying synergies between locations that can result in labor savings and cross functional efficiencies for the Region or Location.

• Act as point of contact with OSI Corporate to manage requests for information and coordinate due dates and provide consistent and accurate information.

• Work with other OSI facilities, regions, and corporate Accounting/Finance personnel to streamline the month-end, yearly close procedures, payroll, and budgeting process.

• Review and analyze inventory and margin reports, conduct research and perform analytical studies in regards to cost or variance analyses and profitability.

• Participate in management meetings to provide input on costing, expenses, pay-roll, capital investments and other financial matters related to existing or developing products and customers.

• Participate in a variety of internal and external audits by providing required financial information and explaining processes, procedures, and data. Follow up and implement any changes to enhance internal controls

• Supervise department staff to include; hiring, training, assessing, developing, disciplining and terminating.

• Ensure that staff has sufficient knowledge and resources available to successfully complete assigned responsibilities.

• Recommend methods, systems, and procedural changes to improve operating efficiency and financial information.

• Review financial statement detail for reasonableness and identify trends and unusual items.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Experience in accounting/finance environment.

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

• Excellent verbal, comprehension, listening and problem-solving skills

• Detail-oriented, Well-organized

• Food processing/manufacturing experience is a plus

• Possess strong time management and organizational skills

• Knowledge of general ledger systems, financial chart of accounts, and corporate procedures

• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced, complex environment with an emphasis on accuracy and timeliness

• Extensive knowledge of Movex or ERP systems.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

• Accounting, finance, business administration, or related areas of study.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.

• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.

• This role does not require any domestic travel

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.