Plant Controller jobs in Washington

Salary range of $85,500 - $104,000

• Provide management with accurate information in the areas of production costs, budgets, forecasting, materials and labor. Offer recommendations based on analysis and interpretation of financials.
• Prepares Daily, Weekly and Monthly plant and department Key Performance Indicator reporting.
• Establish and implement cycle counts and investigating variances that arise.
• Oversee annual inventory count.
• Review standard and actual costs and report variances to management for decision making purposes.
• Provides financial data assistance to the plant operations team to support and influence continuous improvement activities.
• Review shop order reporting, analyze and report variances to standard.
• Development, review and design of policies, procedures and programs that enhance the integrity of the accounting system and safeguarding of physical assets.
• Maintain standard manufacturing data including run rates and crewing.
• Monitor and assess Nature’s Path internal controls.
• Prepare the overhead annual budget.
• Coordinate with IT department for system issues, maintenance and development such as production, purchasing, import/export, accounts payable, accounts receivable, IT third party, receiving, shipping, and other as needed.
• Work with Payroll & Benefit US to verify headcount and ensure proper coding of employees in payroll systems.
• Work with Plant management teams on monthly reviews of shop order variances, monthly financials, and plant expenses.
• Work with management and head office on plant budgets and new product costing.

The description above represents the most significant essential duties of the job but does not exclude others.

Experience

• 4 years of experience in a related role in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in Standard Costing
• Ability to apply knowledge of Generally Accepted accounting Principles & Cost Accounting Standards
• Senior to advanced skill level working with Microsoft Excel, and demonstrated ability working with the remaining Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Outlook, Power BI and Word)
• Strong communicator - ability to effectively communicate in an open and direct manner; conveys information clearly and concisely with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze and reconcile complex accounts and reserves.
• Strong ability to work within a team as well as an ability to take initiative and work independently.
• Strong work ethic, organized, strict attention to detail and ability to simultaneously address multiple issues and achieve desired results.
• Understanding of the dynamics of a family business

Education

• Post-secondary degree in accounting or financial management. Although not required, an accounting designation would be an asset.

Nature's Path cares deeply about diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment, hiring, employment and advancement. We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and are pleased to consider all qualified candidates, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, sex, marital/family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, aboriginal status, age, disability or persons who may require an accommodation, to apply.