SUMMARY:

A key member of the plant management team, the Controller is responsible for all financial aspects of the business and the focal point for financial planning and analysis, cost accounting and profit and loss statement control, ensuring compliance with all PCC Corporate Policies and Procedure. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. Although a leadership role, this position is a hands-on, working manager with individual contributor requirements as well as leadership and management responsibilities. This position reports directly to the Plant General Manager with dotted line to the VP of Finance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or competency needed for successful performance in the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Comply with PCC Code of Conduct requirements.
• Effectively lead department staff by coaching, developing, communicating, delegating, and holding staff accountable. Create a team-orientated environment which motivates staff and keeps employees engaged in their jobs and the Company.
• Responsible for all financial statements, internal and external audits, budgets, forecasts, and strategic business plans, and must coordinate with Division and Corporate finance to achieve the goals and objectives of the business.
• Oversee daily operations of the Accounting and Finance departments. Controls and monitors all company assets including inventory and fixed assets through cycle counting or other audit methodologies.
• Establishes or recommends to management major economic strategies, objectives, and policies for the company. Acts to link/align the major business functions to profitability, growth, and cash flow.
• Prepares timely and comprehensive reports including analysis of financial data, statements, and audits covering sales, earnings, profits, working capital, cash balances and other financial metrics based on past, present and expected operations.
• Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals, and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justifications. Monitors approved budgets on a monthly basis, providing guidance and assistance where needed to management.
• Partners with Operations and Sales functions in matching financial capability of company assets and resources to the forecast for sales/shipments as well as analyzing margins and recommending actions to improve items not meeting overall objectives of company.
• Manages financial and SOX audits with internal and external auditors and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
• Acts as the site’s Ethics Officer regarding compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and oversees all internal controls.
• Assists management with negotiation and review of Long-Term Agreements with customers.
• Serves as advisor to and strategic partner with the General Manager of the business, assisting in most decisions related to forecasts, key position hiring, new initiatives to exploit potential profit improvement opportunities, setting of plan policies and procedures, and other avenues in pursuit of operational excellence.
• Establish and implement short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures. Design, establish, and maintain and organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the department’s goals and objectives.
• Advises management about insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• Provides management with timely reviews of organization’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Directs determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets.
• Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

• BS or BA in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• 7 – 10 years Accounting/Finance experience with 3 – 5 years as the financial leader in a manufacturing environment with full responsibility for the books and records, highly preferred.
• MBA highly preferred.
• Experience as a Financial leader at a publicly traded company highly preferred.
• CPA highly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong background in product cost Accounting (standard cost system) and experience in plant accounting/finance systems including strong understanding in the use of Excel.
• GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge is required. Track record of improving internal controls highly valued.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and understanding of accounting and finance issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. Working knowledge of short- and long-term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and profitability and variance analysis.
• A proactive, hands-on strategic thinker with effective problem-solving skills which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting.
• Experience presenting to highest levels of management with confidence and precision.
• Solid, overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
• Attention to detail and an attitude of 100 compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
• Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
• Effective leadership, e.g., ability to define team objectives and hold others accountable for results.
• Effective organization and planning skills.

*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, twist, turn, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, kneel, stoop, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to thirty-five pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.