About this opportunity
CertainTeed lists this Plant Controller opportunity in claremont, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Position Overview
This position is primarily responsible for providing financial expertise and analysis support to our Claremont, NC facility. The plant controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial close, standard costing and financial reporting for the location. The role serves as the go‑to individual with plant management to ensure the financial health of the location and assists in managing inventory levels, cost reduction, capital and spending. The position works closely with plant management to ensure proper internal controls are in place in alignment with Saint‑Gobain requirements.
Responsibilities
Manage the timely completion of the month‑end financial close.
Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements.
Prepare all post‑closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary.
Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level.
Prepare, maintain and analyze product standard costs.
Support the analytical needs of the Regional Controller and other financial management.
Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability.
Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions.
Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions to plant issues.
Ensure compliance with SGC and SPG policies and procedures.
Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
Assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests.
Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting.
Ad hoc analysis.
Support Six Sigma by verifying results and working with plant management on new projects.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience.
Minimum 7 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization and a minimum of 2 years at a supervisor level. Strong emphasis on management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP.
Strong analytical skills to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results.
Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web‑enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations.
Communication and Presentation Skills
Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards.
Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.
Demonstrated client service orientation.
Benefits
At Saint‑Gobain, our goal is to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support your well‑being and improve daily life.
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection – helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with company match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company‑provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short‑Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long‑Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance.
Additional Benefits – helping shape the experience and impact you want.
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back‑up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Legal Statement
Saint‑Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint‑Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at
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Worksite address
claremont, NC, 28610, US
Who can apply
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