Job Information
Aston Carter Plant Controller in Syracuse, New York
Description:
Provide financial analysis, support, and reporting for the manufacturing facility in Fulton, NY.
• As a member of the management team, develop a business plan and forecasts to estimate the future impact of such decisions. Prepare timely and accurate operations reports to the management team that provide useful information over and above standard financial reporting.
• Provide financial leadership for the site through assisting and supporting the plant manager and leadership team in the areas of finance such as general accounting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, capital spending, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Develop and achieve the Operating Budget for the site by providing leadership and direction to the managers of the various departments.
• Database administration and process improvement management by working with managers to identify ways to reduce cost and improve productivity--administer Bills of Material, Work Center Routings and develop Standard Costs.
• Lead Cost quoting process for the Fulton Operation.
• Develop and maintain cost information, which can be used to guide decisions to support the plant’s goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Perform variance analysis and work with Operations team to understand what is driving performance.
• Provide managerial oversight and support for Accounting department. Continuous development of subordinates by understanding their capabilities and career goals, keeping them challenged in their jobs, and offering direction and assistance to achieve their goals.
• Facilitate month end close and subsequent analysis of performance results.
• Support Facility success in reaching productivity goals. Prepare and communicate relevant data regarding manufacturing performance trends.
• Prepare and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Establish internal controls related to inventory flow through the facility.
• Apply for state and local incentives and manage the tracking and reporting of these incentives.
• Complete local, state, and federal reporting requirements for the facility.
• Negotiate various vendor contracts.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects as champion, process owner, accounting expert, or team member.
• Perform monthly SQF and safety audits and document findings and corrective actions.
• Facilitate capital project portfolio and budgeting process including tracking, monitoring and communicate capital expenditures. Calculate project cost, financing costs, cash flow and return on investment. Also, review existing capital investments to justify viability.
Skills:
Cost accounting, BOM, manufacturing industry, Excel, Cost Variance, Month end, Financial reporting, Reporting
Top Skills Details:
Cost accounting,BOM,manufacturing industry,Excel,Cost Variance
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
-Bachelors Degree
-3+years experience with a Cost Accounting
-3+ years experience managing or supervising a team (this person will oversee 3 individuals)
-Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
-Experience in Excel (Pivot Tables & V-Lookups)
-ERP: BPIX (not a requirement to know)
Very important to understand and articulate experience/ process
-what item should cost
-actual cost
-standard cost (goal)
-material /labor/utilities vs. $ amount expectation
-compare how well they did in its entirety
-digging in as favorable or unfavorable and analyze why it resulted it what it did and make adjustments
*looking and listening for "bill of material" and "SKU"
Direct from an email from the director of finance: "teaching/explaining the financial implications of actions/decisions to non-financial team members. I think it’s important that they understand that they are not a score keeper. They are helping improve our operations by helping people to understand how they can impact the financial results on a daily basis"
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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