Plant Controller

Careers • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Heartland Sheets, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners and corrugated manufacturing industry leader, currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Controller in Kansas City, MO. The Controller is responsible for the administrative, financial, and risk management operations of the company. The Controller monitors the financial and operational strategy, metrics tied to the strategy and ongoing development and monitoring of control systems designed to preserve company assets and report financial results. The Controller is responsible for maximizing financial returns by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.

Heartland Sheets truly values our employees as our greatest asset, and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 5 years managing financial / accounting department.
• Possess a high degree of accuracy and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft office; advanced level in excel program.
• Excellent time management skills and well-organized.
• Must be able to successfully lead the team in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be willing to jump in and assist Staff Accountants when needed to ensure department workload is complete.
• Ability to sit, stand, grasp, reach, push, twist, climb, bend, use of keyboard and 10-key, lift at least 50 lbs. as required by the job.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in accounting or business administration or CPA license preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains accounting software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial operations and accuracy of financial information. Compile accounting transactions into accurate and timely financial statements within company deadlines. Summarize and present financial results to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Protect assets by designing, establishing, monitoring, and enforcing both systematic and administrative internal controls with an emphasis on systematic controls where possible.
• Complete all audit requirements, both internal and external audits. Coordinate annual audits. Maintain relations with external auditors and investigate findings and recommendations.
• Prepare budgets or any additional reports by collecting, analyzing, summarizing information, trends, and consolidating financial data. Forecast monthly and annual financial performance based on current production KPIs.
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures. Ensure that record keeping meets the requirements of auditors and government agencies.
• Ensure the company complies with federal, state, and local tax requirements. Complete reporting requirements for state tax economic incentive programs.
• Manage all accounting staff by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees while fostering a safe and productive work environment.
• Monitor and report all financial covenants to the bank and Schwarz corporate office. Send reporting required by the bank in financing agreements (i.e. borrowing base, etc.)
• Monitor financial IT systems and work with corporate IT resources to protect financial information.
• Collaborate with other controllers to establish the best practices.
• Perform variance analysis on revenue, costs, and production metrics. Identify and eliminate wasteful practices.
• Supervise and assist when needed in the daily reporting of KPIs to internal management and external peers (i.e. daily reports). Periodically audit reports compiled by production staff for accuracy.
• Assist in formulating the company’s future direction and support tactical initiatives. Participate in key decisions as a member of the executive management team. Monitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plans and manage the capital request and budgeting processes.
• Manage outgoing cash flow to ensure all liabilities are paid on time and the company is in good standing with vendors/suppliers. Manage incoming cash flow by monitoring A/R for past due items and any other credit related issues, this includes managing the credit insurance for designated accounts.
• Maintain fixed asset – Depreciation solutions.
• Ability to reconcile all balance sheet accounts to the supporting backup documents including inventory accounts. Also be able to reconcile COGS in Income Statement to production reports.
• Complete the monthly journal entries necessary for closing and review or supervise the staff accountants’ closing entries.
• Regular and predictable attendance and ability to work flexible hours or extended hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Year-round employment and opportunities for growth & career development.
• Affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• Paid holidays, overtime pay, and vacation time.
• Opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Highly rewarding monthly bonus program.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented, and employee-friendly environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager