About this opportunity
CertainTeed lists this Plant Controller opportunity in hagerstown, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
This position is primarily responsible for providing financial expertise and analysis support to our Hagerstown, MD facility.
The plant controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial close, standard costing and financial reporting for the location. This position should be the go to individual with plant management to ensure the financial health of the location and assist in managing: inventory levels, cost reduction, capital and spending. This position also works closely with plant management to ensure proper internal controls are in place in alignment with Saint Gobain requirements.
Partner with Plant Management (25%)
Active participation in Plant Staff meetings
Involvement in and support of Plant Review meeting
Identify and manage process improvement initiatives
Identify issues and proactively initiate analysis (labor, material usage, spending, etc.)
Ad hoc analysis and reporting for plant and operations management
Cost reduction monitoring, reporting, and results auditing (where applicable)
Month End Closing (25%)
Inventory verification and control
Prepare and post journal entries
Analysis of financial results
Account reconciliations
Prepare month end reports for plant
Prepare manufacturing variance analysis
Plant Manager Financial Review
Support needs of the Group Controller, and Manager FP&A (15%)
Prepare ad hoc analysis and reporting upon request
Perform cost and operating variance analysis
Assist in planning and analysis of other forecasts
Coordinate and assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget (15%)
Analytically review and challenge the budget and all assumptions
Prepare comparison of budgeted standards to PY and PY approximate actual
Ensure proper internal controls and compliance with SGC/SPG policies and procedures (10%)
Coordinate and support annual Self-Assessment review
Support ICs audit activities, coordinating plant responses and follow-up.
Other duties such as: (10%)
Prepare and maintain product standard costing
Oversee and reconcile annual physical inventory counts and support cycle counting
Coordinate and support the fixed asset audit process
What do you bring?
Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience 2-3 years Accounting firm exp and audit exp, with 2-3 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results
Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize GL Wands and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations
Strong communication and presentation skills are required
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 customer service orientation
What are our perks?
Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
Health and Well-being - 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
Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child and Elder Care
Certain locations require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $102,000.00 to $158,000.00 per year. However, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $115,200.00 to $178,500.00. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.
Why work for us?
Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products, CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
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Worksite address
hagerstown, MD, 21749, US
Who can apply
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