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Controller Oakland, Mississippi
Job Ref: 38592

“LARGE FOOD MANUFACTURING PLANT IN OAKLAND MISSISSIPPI NEEDS A PLANT CONTROLLER OUT OF FOOD MANUFACTURING WITH A DEGREE IN FINANCE OR ACCOUNTING ONLY. SALARY RANGE IS 115-150K NO HIGHER WITH 20% BONUS MUST COME OUT OF HIGH SPEED MANUFACTURING. FULL RELOCATION IS AVAILABLE 
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nJob Title: Plant Controller
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nLocation: US-MS-OAKLAND
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nOverview:
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nThe 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.
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nResponsibilities:
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nDirects 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.
nOversees 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.
nPrepares 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.
nDirects 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.
nConducts studies and analyses of internal financial data; interprets and reports to management significant events and practices having an impact on business operations.
nParticipates 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.
nSupervises 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.
nSpecial and/ or annual projects will require longer than normal business hours.
nRepresents the Company in dealings with vendors and/ or government agencies, as assigned.
nOther duties as assigned.
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nQualifications:
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nBachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or related field. MBA preferred.
nFive (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.
nBroad business experience, preferred experience in cost accounting. Mastery of balance sheets, profit & loss statement, and cash flow.
nAbility to build relationships with others, to lead and direct the work of others and themselves.
nProficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with Expert level skills in Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of ERP systems and JD Edwards preferred.
nAbility to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
nExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to management, public groups, and /or boards of directors.
nAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound recommendations.
nMust be self-motivated, results oriented, possess a high degree of initiative and work well under pressure.
nAbility to select, lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage and retain a team of employees.”

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