Plant Finance Manager - Gordon, GA/Remote Atlanta, GA

Active Minerals International (AMI) is a worldwide leader in specialty industrial minerals. The company specializes in the production and marketing of high purity kaolin and gel quality attapulgite clay minerals for fiberglass, concrete, plaster, paints, rubber and agriculture industries.

AMI is among the world’s largest suppliers of naturally occurring gel quality attapulgite and air float kaolin and is recognized as a Top 100 U.S. Exporter. Through its core values – integrity, innovation, teamwork, execution, and safety – employees are empowered to make decisions to ensure our customers consistently receive exceptional service and products shipped in-spec and on-time.

We are looking for an experienced Plant Finance Manager to perform these key functions for our Gordon, GA location. Role can be remote from the Atlanta area with 20-25% travel monthly.

Summary

Function as a business partner with plant and financial management to lead finance for the Gordon, GA operations. Lead the plant finance function, including but not limited to, general accounting, cost accounting, business analysis, financial reporting, budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and capital project financial analysis. Will also liaison cross-functionally with departments throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

• Manage a timely month-end close and ensure accurate reporting under GAAP
• Present monthly cost reviews with leadership
• Analyze labor, material costs, and manufacturing overhead in support of accurate standard costing
• Responsible for preparation of annual budget and quarterly reforecast of plant financial operations
• Ensure the accuracy of the physical inventory; work with plant operations to investigate and explain physical adjustments; review and write off obsolete inventory as needed
• Assist in the preparation of capex project ROI’s for presentation to senior leadership
• Work cross-functionally to develop process improvements and stream-lined reporting
• Assist with year-end audit and other audits and inquiries as required
• Manage fixed assets and perform periodic audits
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly

Job Requirements and Skill Sets

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration
• MBA or CPA is preferred but not required
• 5+ years of relevant experience in a mining/manufacturing environment and/or public accounting
• Ability to work independently
• Lead/motivate staff effectively to achieve goals and provide coaching intended to develop them to their fullest potential
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel

In addition to a great working environment, AMI offers an excellent total compensation package which includes

• Medical/Prescription & Dental
• 401k Plan including an Employer Match, up to 6%
• Short & long-term disability, at no cost
• Group term life, at no cost
• Vision at discounted rates
• Voluntary life at discounted rates
• 10 paid holidays
• 3 personal days
  
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Leadership Development
• Other great perks

“Active Minerals International is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, religion, disability, marital status, national origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.”