Plant Controller, KY, USA

Overview

Financial lead managing plant reporting, controls, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• variance analysis
• process mapping
• cost savings
• compliance management
• financial reporting
• inventory control

Tasks

-Analyzes drivers behind variances, month to month, prior year, forecast, and budget. -Maps out and enforces business processes that ensures a strong control environment. There will also be the requirement to constantly review and improve these processes. -Work with management to drive improvements and savings in overtime, overhead, labor and production efficiencies, scrap and waste, and purchase price variance. -Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands. -Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel. -Coordinates with other departments, including Sales, Production, Purchasing, Shipping, Customer Service and Technical Services. -Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System. -Ensure adequate skills and headcount are in the site finance function. -Assists in reducing slow moving and obsolete inventory, keeping inventory lean, and driving inventory accuracy. -Takes ownership of month end and year end close for the site and ensures all deadlines are met. -Ensure compliance with the Kingspan Group Accounting Manual. -Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy. -Develops and improves reporting in systems such as Salesforce, Business Intelligence, ERP system, and HR database. -Accurately report plant financial performance while identifying areas for improvement. -Coordinates production of blueprint documents and SOWs in conjunction with the Head of Plant Controlling and external partners. -Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service. -Works with the Head of Plant Controlling to formulate project plans and budgets. Support the Head of Plant Controlling with the management and coordination of the project plan with external partners

Requirements

• 5+ years
• bachelor's
• xa erp
• as400
• microsoft office
• power bi

What You Bring

-A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing setting in an accounting or finance leadership role. -Strong analytical skills, accuracy, and attention to detail. -Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations. -Ability to hire and lead a team effectively. -Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline required. -A strong understanding of finance, accounting, payroll and HR software capabilities. Experience in XA ERP, AS400, UKG payroll, and Salesforce is a plus but not required. -Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. -Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks. -Must have excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Experience with Power BI a plus.

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Benefits

-World of WellnessPhilosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness. -Skills Development:Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set. -Culture:We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence. -Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally. -Mentorship and development:At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.

About Tate

-With decades of experience, Tate has developed a strong reputation for high-quality, customized flooring systems. -The company serves diverse sectors, including commercial, industrial, and data center markets, offering innovative solutions. -Tate’s cutting-edge access floors provide flexibility for cable management, airflow, and future-ready infrastructure. -Typical projects include large-scale office buildings, data centers, and high-tech environments with advanced flooring needs. -Their offerings range from modular flooring systems to high-performance, sustainable flooring designs. -Standout projects include installations in major corporate headquarters and data centers, where innovation and efficiency are critical.

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