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Plant Controller

Keene, NH 03431

Posted: 01/24/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm Job Category: Accounting & Finance Job Number: 628165 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


We are seeking a Plant Controller or Cost Accounting Manager to join our business unit.  The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of cost accounting principles, strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and an eye for areas of improvement.  We are a publicly-traded global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. 

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement cost standards for materials, labor and manufacturing overhead and keep updated in ERP system.
  • Develop and analyse standard cost report suite to include material usage and manufacturing variances and enable root cause analysis
  • Monitor and report on inventory levels, production costs, and returns.
  • Conduct regular physical inventory cycle counts and reconciliations.
  • Work closely with operations and supply chain teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Prepare, review and analyse monthly and annual financial statements in an accurate and timely manner and in line with US GAAP
  • Assist with annual budgeting and monthly forecasting
  • Develop and manage cost management systems and policies. 
  • Ensures procedures and internal controls are followed in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and assist with audit and compliance activities as assigned
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing and equipment/engineering environment
  • Strong knowledge of inventory cycle counts and cost accounting
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to create and analyze financial reports and forecasts
  • The ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work with diverse groups cross-functionally
  • Detail oriented and organized 
  • Proficiency in Excel.  Experience with Power BI is a bonus.
  • Dynamics AX and Visual is a bonus.
  • CPA or CMA certification is a bonus.
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