Plant Controller (Job #1337) – Dallas

Requirements:
BA in Accounting or Finance MBA a plus CPA strongly preferred 5-8 years cost accounting experience. Strong financial analysis demonstrated in previous positions. Ability to work independently. Must be self-motivated Previous supervisory experience. Strong computer skills required preferably knowledge of Hyperion System Prefer experience in food and /or consumer packaged goods environment

Reporting line
Direct line to country Region Supply Controller
Dotted line to Factory Manager

Location
Based in the factory, unless exceptional circumstance

Key tasks
Monthly reporting
Adequate input of Supply relating data into country Hyperion reporting
Oversee monthly close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of account balances.
Timely and completeness of Supply reporting, including proper analysis of all variances:
Industrial P&L
Factory Operating Statement
Supply scorecard
Headcount reporting
Tracking of wastage cost
Fixed cost management; including recommendations of possible opportunities for cost savings
Analyse with procurement analyst (who has primary responsibility) of the monthly PPVs

Being part of factory management team and in that way focussing and challenging rest of team on :
Cost variances (material and conversion)
Efficiencies
Inventory levels
Follow-up of projects

Plan / Forecast process
Timely calculation of cost development
Analysis of main variances
Work with reporting analyst to ensure variances are assigned to correct brands
Preparing of the requested reporting schedules in Hyperion and Excel sheets

Logistics
Review of logistic cost development
Fixed assets
Capex
Provide financial input and analysis for Capex form
Follow-up of approval process
Fixed assets register
Maintenance of accurate register and in compliance with firms policy. Primary responsibility for maintenance will be done centrally at Regional HQ.

Cost price
NPDs
Prepare high level Cost prices at starting of project including documentation of assumptions
Calculate and inform responsible people for changes of prices and assumptions
Review and control of commitments made for NPDs
Transfer prices
Provide timely transfer price changes to inter-company and intra-company
Follow-up of main variances
Timely reporting of details requested for sourcing changes or other benchmarks
Set New item standards for finished goods and components
ABC
Constant review and update of ABC model
Regular comparison of actual cost prices with standards, including explanation of main variances

Inventory
Full control over raw and packaging materials, WIP and Finished Goods
Co-ordination and control on regular stock counts

Co-packers (where applicable)
COGS management
Registration and follow-up on commitments
Comparison with in-house production
Review and tracking of contracts with co-packers

Squeeze and X-trim reporting
Calculate the proposed savings for the X-trim database
Regular follow-up of reported savings with actual costs development; including periodic reconciliation of planned X-trim and Squeeze savings with actuals

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Salary: 95000 - 112500