Plant Controller

Position type: Full-Time, Salaried
Pay range: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year
Location: Tonawanda, NY
Ask Yourself This…
Are you an accounting expert who loves to deep dive into all aspects of finance? Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding challenge with an opportunity to lead? Are you a known culture-contributor who’s ready to be the go-to plant financial resource, backed by supportive senior management and surrounded by a collaborative team of co-workers across North America? We’re looking for our next Plant Controller in Tonawanda!
Who We Are
*Washington Mills is built on values that matter.*
Founded more than 150 years ago, we have earned our reputation as one of the world’s most trusted and reliable producers of abrasive, ceramic and refractory grains and powders. Serving thousands of customers and offering the broadest selection of abrasive grain and specialty electro-fused minerals in the market today, we constantly pursue growth in our products, our approach, and our people. Our founding principles of honesty, integrity and reliability still guide our business today, and we are a proud community of hands-on problem solvers, committed to shaping the materials applications of the future. With global distribution and sites located throughout North American and Europe, Washington Mills opens the door to a world of opportunity, creativity, and challenge.
What You’ll Do
The Plant Controller will oversee and administer Tonawanda’s accounting system to ensure all financial reporting, policies, and procedures are in compliance with GAAP and applicable laws. This role serves as a key member of the Tonawanda leadership team and requires a strong on-site presence to effectively support operations and fulfill position responsibilities. This person will report directly to the Corporate Controller with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

• Prepare and oversee monthly close process for plant, ensuring completeness and accuracy of report packages
• Analyze product costs and compile product cost statements for management review on a monthly basis
• Reconcile intercompany accounts on a monthly basis
• Proactively meet with plant management regularly to discuss costs comparisons to budget and perform cost analyses to drive cost management and savings
• Coordinate annual physical inventories and update system to actual based on count results and report variances to local and corporate management
• Establish and update standard inventory values on an annual basis or as needed
• Prepare necessary regulatory filings including periodic sales & use tax filings, annual FORM 1099’s, and any other non-payroll required filings
• Assist in ERP (IFS) Implementation for Finance and Operations teams

What You’ll Need
To be successful in this position, you must:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting and/or finance and have 3 or more years of management
• Have strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills
• Be knowledgeable in the principles and practices of purchasing, including competitive bidding practices
• Have high standards of ethics and integrity and be able to represent the company in a professional and effective manner to various associations, customers, vendors, and the public
• Have the ability to manage and compile large amounts of data into meaningful analysis
• Be self-motivated and have the proven ability to work in, and contribute to, a team environment to drive operations and process improvements

Compensation
We proudly offer robust compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
• Heavily subsidized medical and dental plans
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Immediate paid vacation and generous holiday time
• Family-friendly sick and personal leave policies
• Opportunities for career development

Interested?
We want to hear from you! Visit
washingtonmills.com/careers
and tell us why you’re the candidate we’re looking for.
The job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions.
*Washington Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity. M/F/D/V. Qualified minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.*
*Washington Mills is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.*
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