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On Target Executive Search has an exciting opportunity in Morris County, NJ for a Controller with a leading paper consumer goods company. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing setting, previous experience with ERP systems, and be proficient in Excel.

Position Summary:

To prepare and maintain the plant P&L, annual budgets, maintain GAAP control of financial responsibilities and provide analytical support to all plant functions and plant internal customers. Analytical support includes but is not limited to inventory control, cost accounting, process improvement, financial analysis, and capital oversight. Partners with operations to understand the drivers of expenses and financial variances versus the forecast and operational plan. Provides clear financial information to drive improvements in decision-making and process as well as contributes insight and support to overall annual plant strategic planning and execution.

Responsibilities:

· Participate as an active member of the Operations Core Team and offer Human Resource strategy/input as issues are resolved and programs are developed.

· Manage the monthly/quarterly closing process for the plant. Compile, distribute, and present regular accounting reports and financial statements.

· Lead annual COGS budget and manufacturing-related departmental expense budget(s). Prepare P&L for presentation. Create budget spreadsheets, provide historical budget information, and upload budgets to the ERP system. Preparation of site budget and analysis of site business-level production and cost reports.

· Maintain accuracy of bills of material standard waste amounts and routing rates. Hold periodic meetings to compare actual results versus standards and adjust as needed.

· Plan & Manage STD Cost updates Analyze and maintain the integrity of the standard cost system. Respond to requests from sales/marketing related to product cost. Set up standard costs on new items and perform routine plant-wide cost updates when directed. Analyze and assist in establishing overhead rates. Maintain accuracy of standard waste amounts and production rates. Analyze and make recommendations related to product costing and product costing techniques.

· Analyze and make recommendations regarding the application of labor and overhead rates.

· Oversee all State Sales & Use Tax Filings.

· Identify, support & lead key cost initiatives to drive improved results, clarity, and/or process improvements. Contribute to overall organizational effectiveness through building collaborative relationships and developing the finance team, operations team, and plant leadership team in their financial capability across business functions.

· Provide documentation to support audit and year-end related accounting activity, e.g., sales and cost of goods sold by items.

· Carry out various ad-hoc projects related to manufacturing operations cost and expense analysis that may from time to time be allocated to the Finance department.

· Demonstrate commitment to companies RRITE Values of Renew, Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence.

· Associates have a direct and important role in ensuring that all work is performed safely. Effectiveness in

carrying out this responsibility is part of each associate’s essential accountabilities.

· Contribute to a cooperative working effort by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related work, as needed or requested.

Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential accountabilities satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

· Controller I: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing setting. (Grade 12)

· Previous experience with an ERP system.

· Advanced proficiency with Excel.

· Strong verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

· Demonstrated speed, consistency, and accuracy in all tasks.

· Familiarity with Sales & Use Tax preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements: (The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

· Constant sitting

· Frequent carrying and lifting 0-10 pounds, repetitive hand movement, reading, writing, reasoning/analyzing and social interaction.

· Occasional carrying and lifting 10-30 pounds, standing/walking, bending/twisting, pushing/pulling, reaching above shoulder, and calculating.

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)