Plant Controller

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Red Valve Plant Controller is a key member of the Gastonia, NC plant leadership team, contributing to all areas of plant management and providing strong financial leadership by being a business partner to the VP of Operations and Supply Chain.

In addition to accommodating the local accounting needs at the Gastonia site, the Plant Controller supports the overall accounting function for Red Valve as an integral member of the accounting staff located in Pittsburgh, PA. This includes ownership of monthly closing procedures. This position will present the company's performance in accurate financial forecasts and statements that facilitate decision-making. The position reports to the Senior Finance Manager with a dotted line to the Vice President of Operations and Supply Chain at the plant in Gastonia.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Accounting and Financial Reporting

1. Lead monthly closing procedures, and provide clear and concise summary of results to finance and plant leaders.
2. Prepare and analyze financial statements.
3. Prepare journal entries for inventory, fixed assets, labor allocation, and any other plant-related activity.
4. Complete additional monthly accounting entries and provide support for the month-end close as needed by the Senior Finance Manager and Finance Team.
5. Budget/forecast income statements, balance sheets, and statements of cash flow.
6. Serve as a backup Senior Finance Manager and other accounting duties.
7. Assist in other financial analysis and reporting.

Operations Business Partner

1. Provide financial and operational reports required for comprehensive decision support to the VP of Operations and Supply Chain, including detailed analysis and presentation of monthly actual financial results.
2. Responsible for the development of accurate revenue forecasts based on analysis of orders released to production and planned shipments.
3. Understand the full cycle production process and provide value-added recommendations to management to enhance profitability through efficiency, quality, productivity, and/or cost initiatives.
4. Responsible for standard cost and inventory valuation, and compliance with the cost and inventory procedures at the Gastonia, NC manufacturing site.
5. Develop and maintain reporting for product line profitability.

Project Management / Technical Accounting

1. Harmonize Red Valve accounting processes in accordance with DeZURIK Finance policy, and implement new accounting standards as directed.
2. Complete ongoing assessments of company accounting positions under the current revenue recognition standard.
3. Lead and implement process/systems changes. Identify opportunities for improvement and drive related process changes.
4. Provide key support for the company's transition to NetSuite.
5. Support the annual audit and tax processes. Serve as a key contact for the audit and tax teams.
6. Coordinate with corporate finance teams the annual renewals of insurance policies.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

1. Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
2. Advanced Degree or CPA / CMA designation is preferred.
3. 3 - 7 years of relevant professional experience.
4. Experience working in a manufacturing setting and NetSuite preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
2. Proven analytical skills with ability to evaluate risk/reward.
3. Highly organized, detail-oriented.
4. Computer Skills: High proficiency and advanced capabilities in Excel.
5. Strong verbal and written skills.
6. Outward personality and ability to communicate at all levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

1. Physical demands are typical of an office position including extended periods of sitting, and extensive use of a personal computer and telephone.
2. Position requires movement throughout the office to resolve work problems and facilitate processes.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Normal manufacturing and office environment. When working occasionally in some shop areas, personal protection equipment (PPE) will be recommended and/or required (safety shoes, safety glasses w/side shields, hearing protection, face shield, gloves, apron and boots). Stress may result from workload and meeting schedules. Must have the ability to support extended business hours to meet customer business needs.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of DeZURIK, Inc.'s business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and, through designated channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

BENEFITS

DeZURIK offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accident, critical illness, and 401(k). Health savings, flexible spending, and dependent care accounts are also available as part of the benefit package. Holiday pay, PTO, volunteer time, and other paid times off available. Bonus payments may be available based on individual roles and annual company performance.

Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors.