<p>ABOUT THE ROLE</p> <p>The Plant Controller is an integral part of the plant management team as well as a key member of the corporate Finance team. As such, this position requires direct involvement in both plant operations and corporate finance activities and initiatives as required. Duties include overall responsibility for accuracy and timeliness of financial and operational management information to be used in reporting financial results as well as managing the facility. Said person will support & assist the plant management team in reporting, understanding, and optimizing all facets of plant operations.</p> <p>WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING</p> <ul> <li>Participate in monthly financial close </li><li>Prepare all required journal entries and accruals for plant period costs </li><li>Evaluate the financial performance of the plants - analyze spending trends and variances to budget </li><li>Explain key performance metrics </li><li>Production variance reviews </li><li>Organize & support efforts to reduce unfavorable variances and targeted cost reduction projects </li><li>Provide additional insight to operations on metrics such as scrap, cost of quality, labor, inventory fluctuations and obsolescence </li><li>Annual plant budget and ongoing forecasts </li><li>Work with the Commercial & Procurement teams on sales budget and with plant management to develop capacity requirements by cost center, along with expense, capital and inventory budgets </li><li>Standard cost maintenance </li><li>Evaluate standard costing and product margins and adjust as required based on cost input or manufacturing changes </li><li>Develop and monitor machine rates </li><li>Prepare capital project justification / financial analysis, track spending and monitor project performance. </li><li>Maintain fixed asset register: record new assets, transfers or retirements and calculate monthly depreciation figures. </li><li>Ensure local sales/use tax and property tax compliance </li><li>Lead & assist physical inventories </li><li>Support and educate plant managers on their financials </li></ul> <p>WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor & Degree in Finance or Accounting </li><li>7 to 10 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment </li><li>Ability to travel one week a month to various plane manufacturing locations </li><li>Dynamics AX/365 and/or SAP experience preferred </li><li>Experience with financial and operations analysis in the areas of inventory control and supply chain management </li><li>Good communication skills both upwards and downwards and outside the company </li><li>Ability to lead and communicate orally, in written documents, and in formal presentations </li><li>Intangibles - Ability to build strong working relationships across multi-locations based on a "customer" focus. </li></ul> <p>WHAT WE OFFER:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance </li><li>Prescription drug program </li><li>401(k) retirement plan with company contribution </li><li>Life and AD&D insurance </li><li>Short and long-term disability </li><li>Paid time off (PTO) </li><li>12 paid holidays </li><li>Tuition Reimbursement </li><li>Vehicle Allowance </li><li>Commission Bonus </li></ul> <p>#HBEIA</p> <p>YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE</p> <p>At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you're in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you'll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You'll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it's only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.</p> <p>In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please include a note on your application or reach out to us directly.</p> <p>Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.</p> <p>While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.</p> <p>Did we spark your interest? Build your future with us and apply!</p> <p>Nearest Major Market: Waukesha</p> <p>Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee</p>