Controller SD Plant - San Diego

Portfolio Business:CP KelcoCP Kelco is a leading producer of specialty ingredients which are added to improve texture, consistency, and stability in food, pharmaceutical and industrial products. Our products are derived from renewable raw materials found in nature for use in jam, fruit and milk drinks, confectionery products as well as industrial applications. We work across the whole value chain from natural raw materials to customers’ end products. CP Kelco is part of the JM Huber Corporation, one of the largest privately held, family owned companies in the United States.  With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a combined material presence in more than 20 countries.Position SummaryAs the San Diego Plant Controller you will be responsible for ensuring all accounting and financial records are properly maintained and compliant with internal controls and external regulations.  The activities include completing the monthly closings, prepare the site annual budget and prepare financial forecasts, costing, and support to the process.  Will manage a Cost Accountant and Payroll Administrator. The successful candidate will have the ability to react to business conditions and adjust priorities accordingly. You will have regular interactio with the Plant Manager and Production and act as an advisor. This is an on site role 5 days a week with a great team of people in the plant and awesome culture.NO AGENCIES PLEASEResponsibilitiesProvide timely reporting of financial results along with analysis of performance variances and trends for both site and corporate.Develop site budget in conjunction with strategic plan.Maintain standard cost systems and manufacturing rates.Support site efforts to meet cash management targets.Prepare financial forecasts, budgets and costing on projects as required.Complete the asset inventory reconciliation.Support corporate financial requirements as needed for tax, audit, and financial closing and reporting.Identify, evaluate, and implement information system technologies.Bring continuous improvement discipline to control costs.Involved with capital improvement projects with costing and analysis.Implements and supports the environmental, health, and safety (EH&S) management system and the J.M.  Huber Corporation EH&S Policy and Safety goals.Required SkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; MBA or CPA, CMA desirable.7-10 years of work experience with a General Ledger, cost accounting, variance analysis, planning, and budgeting in a manufacturing environmentStrong accounting skills in all aspects of operational accounting including cost accounting and financial analysisProficiency with finance and accounting application software; SAP and Power BI preferred.Strong Excel and Access skills with the ability to analyze and tell a data story to leadership.Strong accounting skills in all aspects of operational accounting including cost accounting and financial analysis.Strong analytical skills.Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team cross functionally.Management experience with good interpersonal skills and ability to present to leadership teams and influence.We will offer relocation within the US on this role.Must work on site 5 days a week.#LI-LM1#ONSITETotal RewardsJ.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency.Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant's skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.U.S. Market-Based Salary RangeController SD Plant - San Diego[$116,600.00 - $194,300.00]In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit-sharing payout.Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits HubJ.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO/AAP employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required.