Divisional / Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Divisional / Plant Controller to join our team in DeSoto, Kansas. This long-term contract position offers an exciting opportunity to oversee financial operations within the paper and packaging manufacturing industry. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing cost accounting, inventory processes, and procurement strategies, while ensuring accurate financial reporting and analysis.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee comprehensive financial processes including freight, logistics, procurement, and invoice management.
• Monitor and analyze inventory, raw materials, and commodity costs to ensure accurate valuation.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives and align financial strategies with procurement objectives.
• Supervise and guide two team members : a Career Program Analyst and an Inventory Tracking Analyst.
• Prepare and deliver detailed financial reports focused on procurement performance and operational metrics.
• Support organizational transformation efforts, such as transitioning to Oracle Fusion systems.
• Conduct month-end close processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive financial insights and operational improvements.
• Ensure accurate tracking of work-in-progress (WIP) and standard cost accounting.
• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel tools to streamline financial reporting and analysis.
• Proven experience in manufacturing finance, with expertise in cost accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of procurement, logistics, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with standard cost accounting and work-in-progress (WIP) processes.
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, ideally Oracle Fusion.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent analytical abilities to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Leadership experience in managing teams and cross-departmental collaboration.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to dynamic business environments.