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Aston Carter Plant Controller in Cleveland, Ohio
Job Title: Plant ControllerJob Description
We are seeking a Plant Controller to oversee all accounting operations including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Inventory/Cost Accounting, and Fixed Assets. This role involves generating periodic reporting packages, managing capital expenditure projects, ensuring accurate weekly cash forecasts, and maintaining third-party relationships. The Plant Controller will support various departments with financial analysis and reporting, internal controls, and budgeting while also handling HR responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Oversee all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, G/L, Inventory/Cost Accounting, and Fixed Assets.
Generate weekly, monthly, and other periodic reporting packages for the Leadership Team, providing analytics, summaries, and bridges on variances and period activity.
Track and communicate capital expenditure projects.
Manage AP/AR analyst to ensure accurate weekly cash forecasts.
Manage third-party relationships for annual financial statement audits, tax returns, banking, insurance, PEO, etc.
Support Operations and Sales departments with quarterly inventory costing and customer pricing.
Assist other departments and other plant controllers with budgeting, month-end closing, and financial analysis and reporting.
Monitor and implement internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks.
Oversee the recruiting and onboarding process for all employees.
Process bi-weekly payroll for the company.
Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity, engagement, and retention.
Investigate employee complaints and/or concerns in accordance with company policy and State/Local/Federal law, and recommend corrective actions or resolutions to management.
Oversee quarterly and annual performance review processes.
Essential Skills
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably within a small to midsize manufacturing company
Highly computer literate with data mining and ERP systems
Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, time management, and analytical skills
Excellent Microsoft Excel and Office capabilities
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with PLEX or SAP ERP Software is a plus
Experience with payroll and other HR functions is preferred
Work Environment
This role will be onsite initially, with the ability to work remotely up to 50% of the time.
About Aston Carter:
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.