Plant Controller
Pyrotechnique by Grucci - Plant Controller - Radford, VA
Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth generation, eleven-time World Record breaking international fireworks entertainment company that has been lighting up the skies since 1850. We have performed firework displays, for many of the world’s notable events such as; Olympics, Presidential Inaugurals; and concerts such as EDC. Located on the Radford Army Ammunition Plant for over twenty-five years, we also partner with the Department of Defense through our sister company Pyrotechnique by Grucci. Not only do we create wonderment in the sky with our precision pyrotechnic performances, but we also support our troops through the manufacturing and distribution of a range of munitions and simulations.
Background:
The Plant Controller is a key leader on the plant leadership team. Contributes to all areas of plant management and provide strong financial leadership. The Plant Controller is responsible for planning and coordinating plant budget and business planning activities in alignment with corporate policies and practices. The incumbent will provide financial direction to the plant and provide recommendations to improve site performance.
The ideal candidate will be extremely reliable, detail oriented, and customer service oriented. The ideal candidate will have experience with GAAP accounting, and the monthly financial closing process. Key areas of responsibility will include spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting, KPI (key performance indicators) management and reporting, asset safeguarding, and evaluating/tracking job costs.
The candidate will work collaboratively and with a team of skilled professionals in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, demonstrating precision and expertise while maximizing efficiency and productivity. The position reports to the Controller, and periodic weekend or evening work is expected.
Position Qualifications:
• · Bachelors’ degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• · Prior manufacturing company experience
• · Manufacturing ETP (enterprise resource planning) experience preferred
• · Advanced knowledge of Excel required
• · Excellent written and oral communication
• · Excellent attention to detail (i.e. payroll)
• · High energy and strong curiosity
• · Comfortable walking the manufacturing floor daily
• · Ability to look for new ways for the company to improve
• Additional Highly Desirable Qualifications
• · Familiarity with Quickbooks, Concur, Sage 300;
• · 5+ years of similar professional experience in an accounting role.
Spend Analysis and Control:
• Help investigation in weekly/monthly dashboard of spending, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Support analysis and commentary of drivers behind variances, month to month vs. prior year, and forecast and budget.
• · Review production variances (materials & labor) with management and help drive to root cause – in particular help collection of scrap data by area.
• · Collate labor straight time and overtime daily and review with plant management.
• · Ensure correct codifications of expenses are in line with company standards.
• · Monitors spending on key categories to include maintenance, supplies, and consumables, and support company initiatives to reduce spending.
• · As needed, capture relevant material content, scrap, crew size, throughout rates of work centers for use in updating standard costs.
KPI & Financial Management:
• Review weekly KPI data with management; understand trends and help analyze root causes.
• · Ensure new KPIs are correctly implemented in line with company standards.
• · Determine cost estimates for key product lines, and develop, assess, and report actual-to-estimate reporting for management.
• · Help with cash management of the company.
• · Work with accounting firm to complete annual review of the financial statements.
• Forecasts:· Help prepare forecasts and the annual budget for the Company.
• · Support preparation of budget, forecasts, and monthly budget-to-actual reporting.
• · Review with management and ensure comprehension of forecast, and root cause of variances.
Asset Safeguarding:
• · Support inventory cycle counts inter-month and period-end physicals in-line with Company instructions, document results, and suggest improvements.
• · Support working capital improvement plans.
• · When required, participate in capital expenditure development, and post spend audit.
• · Assist in training floor personnel on how to operate transactions in Shop Foor Data Collection System (AutoSimply), including the use of scanners, in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Baseline Expectations Regarding Month-End Financial Close and Reporting:
• · Perform account reconciliation and analysis;
• · Create and post Journal Entries including maintenance of recurring journal entries and allocations;
• · Summarize current financial status by collecting information; and performing detailed analyses of balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports;
• · Prepare job costing and other special financial reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing account information and trends;
• · Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures;
• · Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information;
• · Update the job budget to the accounting system;
• · Protect operations by keeping financial information confidential;
• · Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies;
• · Perform special projects as required.
Basic Functions/Dimensions of Subordinates:
• · Coordinates with Human Resources payroll activities including a detailed understanding of the hourly and salaried payrolls and accounting for related deductions and fringe benefits accruals.
• Position also prepares payroll journal entries and interfaces with company employees to resolve payroll related questions.
• · Coordinates with the Accounts Payable Supervisor and Purchasing Director activities.
• Reviews Open Purchase Orders and determines if product and/or services have been received.
• Prepares internal and external reports for use by management.
• Assists with general ledger close activity.
• · Cost accounting functions for manufacturing as it pertains to inventory, job costing, and ERP maintenance.
Full-time