Plant Controller

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That's what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that's carried us for more than 65 years - a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Plant Controller position is responsible for providing Financial and Cost Accounting leadership in support of Plant management's goals and objectives; timely and accurate Financial and Managerial reporting in support of both Corporate and Plant management requirements; ensuring that Plant Operations are complying with all applicable Corporate policies and procedures as well as helping to ensure an effective system of Internal Controls; recommending improvements to existing systems, processes, and procedures; and implementing and coordinating projects involving changes to all facets of the Plant's Financial reporting systems. This position will provide direct supervision to the West Plant Sr. Accounting Assistant.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Engage in activities to support increasing the Company's growth in sales and profitability.
• Oversee all aspects of Financial Inventory reporting and Cost Analysis including, but not limited to financial valuation; analysis of process improvements and cost reduction programs; off-site tracking; working with others to implement corrective actions; and improve Inventory accuracy and reduce overall costs of production in the Plant's operations.
• Ensure adherence to Company policies and procedures and determines that appropriate financial/internal controls are in place and operating as intended.
• Coordinate all aspects of the Plant's financial reporting and transaction processing including accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide financial leadership and education to Plant management.
• Lead the Plant's preparation of the annual Budget and quarterly Operating Target. Ensures accuracy and timeliness of related materials submitted to Corporate.
• Evaluate major expenditures for appropriate and measureable return on investment in conjunction with Plant management.
• Initiate and manage Process Improvement projects.
• Develop area Focuses and Objectives and manages area to achieve them.
• Interact regularly with all levels in the Accounting, Manufacturing, and Treasury departments as well as with other senior levels of management.
• Provide associates with direction and supervision.
• Provide associates coaching, training, and growth and development opportunities.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform special projects, as assigned.
• Organize Accounting records in an effective and efficient manner.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelors' Degree in Accounting/Finance

Experience: 5 plus years of Accounting Management experience

Required Skills:

• Intermediate PC skills.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Advanced problem solving skills.
• Organization skills.
• Time management skills.
• Advanced project management skills.
• Advanced accounting concepts.
• Reconciliation skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Information Systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of Lozier Information Systems.
• Advanced knowledge of Lozier policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of functional area/processes.
• Advanced knowledge on key non-Accounting areas supported.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle Cost Management.
• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle AP.
• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle GL.
• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle FA.
• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle UPK.
• CMA, CPA, APICS, MBA.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Occasional travel required.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• Additional $6000 annually, for second shift pay differential ($230.77 on bi-weekly paycheck).
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.
• Mondy thru Friday schedule, hybrid schedule available after training.
• Monday thru Friday daytime schedule with additional limited off hour calls as needed to provide support across three shifts.