Plant Controller
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: September 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Plant ControllerUS-MS-OaklandJob ID: 2024-6890Type: Regular
Full-Time# of Openings: 1Category: Administration/Accounting
(Finance)Oakland PlantOverviewThe Controller is responsible for
direction and guidance for all plant accounting functions, in
accordance with corporate and GAAP guidelines. The Controller
prepares financial reports and renders advice & assistance to
management teams regarding the plant's financial affairs. The
Controller works directly with the plant's General Manager and
Senior Director Operations Finance to drive operational financial
performance. Provides oversight on plant financials. Directs and
leads the accounting department. Ensures Company assets are
properly safeguarded. ResponsibilitiesDirects and has functional
responsibility for accounting activities; provides technical
guidance, leadership, and direction to direct reports and
management staff regarding the financial management of the
business. Oversees communication, implementation, and
administration of accounting policies and procedures essential to
the maintenance of adequate internal control of operations;
implements internal systems to improve efficiency of operations.
Prepares and administers department budget; exercises general
direction over the preparation of the plant's annual budgets and
capital expenditure plans; monitors performance against budgeted
targets; formulates and recommends specific courses of action to
resolve problems areas. Directs the preparation and presentation of
the plant's financial information to the General Manager; ensures
all data is accurately and uniformly recorded and reported to
properly represent the plant's financial position. Conducts studies
and analyses of internal financial data; interprets and reports to
management significant events and practices having an impact on
business operations. Participates in the formulation of short term
and long-range financial goals and objectives; analyzes financial
aspects of strategies and plans and makes specific recommendations
which will result in cost reductions and profit
improvement.Supervises maintenance of ledgers, inventory records of
raw materials, packaging, and finished goods and related accounting
reports, files and documents; ensures all accounting functions are
performed accurately and on a timely basis, in accordance with
JSOX. Special and/ or annual projects will require longer than
normal business hours. Represents the Company in dealings with
vendors and/ or government agencies, as assigned. Other duties as
assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting,
or related field. MBA preferred. Five (5) to eight (8) or more
years related experience; or equivalent combination of education
and experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred. Broad
business experience, preferred experience in cost accounting.
Mastery of balance sheets, profit & loss statement, and cash flow.
Ability to build relationships with others, to lead and direct the
work of others and themselves. Proficient in Microsoft Office
Suite, with Expert level skills in Excel and Power Point. Knowledge
of ERP systems and JD Edwards preferred. Ability to respond to
common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies,
or members of the business community. Excellent verbal and written
communication skills with the ability to effectively present
information to management, public groups, and /or boards of
directors.Ability to define problems, collect data, establish
facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound recommendations. Must
be self-motivated, results oriented, possess a high degree of
initiative and work well under pressure. Ability to select, lead,
coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of
employees.PI43eb991f373f-25660-34734524
Keywords: Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc., Southaven , Plant Controller, Professions , Oakland, Mississippi
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