Operations Finance

Plant Controller (Warrensburg, MO)

Reports to : Fiber Director of Finance

Responsibilities :

• Strategic business partner with the Plant Manager and staff, providing strong financial analysis and leadership for the plant
• Drive actual results to achieve / exceed Plan. Continuously monitor variances, identify risks and opportunities, and initiate corrective actions
• Identify / initiate actions to improve profitability and asset turns, personally executing as needed. Examples include make vs. buy analysis and recommendations, reporting process improvements, contribution margin leakage and countermeasures, etc.
• Provide timely and relevant management reporting and actionable analysis to support data-driven decisions
• Present financial results monthly and as needed to local and upper level management
• Strong finance and accounting skills promoting an environment of continuous improvement, best-in-class processes, and timely, relevant information
• Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process to ensure stretch objectives include continuous improvement and are supported by action plans to successfully drive results
• Thoroughly understanding of business drivers, risks, and opportunities to support actionable contingency plans
• Ensure that accounting records and monthly financial statements are complete, accurate, and prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with Motus' financial policies and procedures
• Coordinate and prepare accurate, reality-based forecasts including in-depth analyses, identifying corrective actions
• Ensure that internal controls and procedures are effective (no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses)
• Manage the plant portion of the annual audit with external auditors
• Develop accurate standard costs on an annual basis, ensuring a thorough understanding of variable, semi-variable, and fixed costs that can be used for variance analysis and decision-making purposes
• Proactively manage working capital to meet / exceed plan cash flow targets

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