Plant Controller

Our client is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial, and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing, and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environment.

Pay Range

$108,900.00-$149,700.00 Annual 15% bonus (Relo package or Sign-on bonus are available for this role)

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Plant Controller is the most senior financial leader at the McPherson, KS site and a key member of the site leadership team as well as the division finance team. This position reports to the Insulation Systems Division Operations Finance Manager that is based in Denver, CO.

This role requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, lead efforts to identify cost reduction and productivity recommendations, and partner with the plant leadership team to drive focus and ownership of cost and productivity efforts.

Your Day-to-Day:

Identify appropriate performance-based metrics; drive ownership organizational discipline to monitor and proactively optimize financial performance - act as a partner to the plant manager to drive cost productivity initiatives.

Manages and develops a finance analyst

Accurate monthly closing and reporting of financial results to the plant manager, his staff, and division personnel.

Meaningful analysis of monthly operating results quantifying sources of variability, inflation, productivity unusual items, etc.

Maintenance of internal controls and SOX compliance requirements

Monthly forecast and annual budgeting process

Financial evaluation of capital spending projects

May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

6+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Proven ability to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives and effectively enlist other's participation in change initiatives

Proficient in the development and use of performance-based metrics, scorecards, etc.

Demonstrated ability to negotiate/collaborate with suppliers and other third parties

Thorough knowledge of manufacturing/plant-level accounting systems including payroll, APAY, inventory, general ledger etc.

Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices for finance, manufacturing, and physical distribution

Exposure to Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing and inventory management principles, certification or formal training preferred

Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems