Manufacturing Controller

Plant ControllerOur client, a growing manufacturing organization, has an immediate need for a Controller. This is a permanent opportunity with excellent benefits.The Plant Controller is a proactive business partner; providing leadership and management of financial activities and working with the site leadership team, and all departments and levels of employees to drive company growth and initiatives.Duties include:Providing analysis, management reporting, planning, and accounting support to our growing global business.The ability to work independently is crucial.Prepare balance sheets and profit and loss statements, and other financial reports.Complete balance sheet reconciliationsResponsibilities also include:budgeting and forecastingfinancial month end close processmonthly results commentarycreating and preparing financial analysisproduct costing analysistrack and communicate capital expenditure projectsexcess and obsolete inventory reviewad hoc reportingassisting departments and other site controllersSpecial projects as assigned by the Corporate teamManufacturing Controller Job Requirements:Bachelor's degree (accounting major) with major coursework in business, finance accountingAt least 5 years accounting/financial analysis experience within a manufacturing company.Must be highly computer literate with data mining and ERP systems, have strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management and analytical skills.Requires deadline driven, high-energy individual, able to work autonomously and lead as key contributor on teams.IQMS ERP system experience a plus.The individual will be expected to be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting and finance field, including cost accounting.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, strong interpersonal skills are a must, as well as willingness to accept and task ownership of new responsibilities in a fast-growing environment.Travel will be necessary occasionally.Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook, and the ability to multi-task with moderate supervision.Experience with Cognos products would be plus, but not required.Salary: $100K-$125K, plus 15% Bonus