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Aston Carter Plant Controller in Seward, Nebraska
Calling all Controllers and high level Accountants looking to pursue a great opportunity within the Lincoln/Seward area!
Description:
Looking for an experienced finance professional to take on the role of Plant Controller for the Seward production facility.
Reporting to the Director of Finance, you will be an important member of the plant management team, for a state-of-the-art plant, which just completed an expansion, tripling operational capacity.
You will be tasked with providing analysis to guide decision-making and taking a leadership role in establishing strong financial performance and measurement.
You will also provide leadership to the local plant finance team to ensure the financial accounting and reporting needs of the plant are met to help the plant management team to meet their budgeted financial goals.
Ensure all plant accounting/reporting is done and following US GAAP Accounting Standards and accounting policies/procedures.
Act as expert on all things cost and manufacturing operations
Partner with plant and business leadership to enable optimal decision making
Act as subject matter expert for ERP System (Microsoft Dynamics)
Assist in pricing decisions for new and existing customers
Reporting and Analysis:
Manufacturing Standard vs. Variance Analysis
Manage, execute, and optimize monthly close process
Partner with IT on Development and roll-out of reporting in multiple systems
Measurement and reporting of operational metrics: Yield, Scrap, Throughputs, Labor Efficiency, etc.
Budgeting and Forecasting duties, including but not limited to:
Standard Costing, develop and maintain
Departmental spend forecasting and analysis
Cost Savings identification and quantification
Manufacturing Standard vs. Variance Analysis
Skills:
Cost Accounting, Manufacturing Environment, Excel Pivot Tables, Financial Reporting
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance discipline
Strong business partnering skills with an ability to constructively challenge
Data driven mindset with high level of professional curiosity
Exhibits high level of accuracy and consistent attention to detail
Strong follow-through and commitment to excellence
Experience in cost accounting and manufacturing environment (5+ years)
Experience in working with complex ERP’s and identification/implementation of improvements
Strong desire to make things more efficient, faster, and better than you found them
High level of proficiency in Excel
Understanding and history of operating within Financial Reporting, and Forecasting systems
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.