Plant Controller

A company in Merritt Island, FL is looking for an interim Plant Controller for the next 4-6 months. This individual will lead and organize all general accounting functions and activities within a manufacturing plant. This role is responsible for maintaining accounting systems, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and providing critical financial analysis to enable management to make informed, strategic business decisions.

• Financial Leadership: Serve as the primary financial leader for a manufacturing plant. Provide financial insights to ensure the plant meets goals and objectives
• Monthly Financial Closing & Reporting: Manage monthly closing procedures, ensuring financial statements are accurate and prepared in accordance with GAAP. Analyze and present these statements to management for decision-making purposes.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Oversee and enforce accounting systems, policies, and procedures (SOX compliance), revising them as necessary to optimize internal controls and improve operational efficiency. Provide training to internal staff on accounting policies and procedures.
• Accounts & Ledger Oversight: Supervise and ensure the timely and accurate execution of all accounting functions, including boat invoicing and general ledger maintenance.
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation: Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Prepare financial budgets, forecasts, and projections on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, submitting them to the brand senior leadership team for review.
• Cost Analysis: Analyze various production scenarios to assess financial impacts and assist in managing contribution margin over the product lifecycle. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational efficiency.
• Goal Setting & Performance Monitoring: Engage with brand leadership on the strategic vision of the division, as well as assisting in the development of the strategic plans. Work with leadership to translate division goals into actionable targets for plant-level management. Develop scorecards to track and measure progress towards these goals
• Pricing & Costing: Collaborate in the pricing of boats, components, and accessories, and provide cost analysis support for product lifecycle decisions.
• Plant Performance Reporting: Prepare and analyze internal plant performance reports, making recommendations for continuous improvement based on financial data.
• Labor & Material Analysis: Research and analyze labor and material usage trends, proposing strategies for cost control and performance optimization.
• Communication & Training: Provide regular updates to plant and group leadership on financial performance, offering advice and training on financial matters in both individual and group settings. Training on lean principles will be provided as needed.
• Special Projects & Analysis: Respond to plant and management’s requests for special projects, financial reports, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Cash Flow Management: Supervise the disbursement of company funds in accordance with corporate policies and contractual terms.
• Fixed Asset Management: Oversee physical control of fixed assets, ensuring compliance and accurate reporting to corporate headquarters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. A CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience, with a significant portion in a leadership role within a publicly traded company.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Ability to analyze complex data and present insights to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong leadership, communication, and team collaboration skills
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and efficiency.

Compensation

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