.eaton's epg cpd icd industrial controls division division is currently seeking a plant controller.
*what you'll do*:primary function:the position reports directly to the plant manager and functionally to the director of finance.
this role is instrumental to managing the financial performance of the plant in meeting its financial objectives, including analysis of forecasts and actual performance, business drivers, and operational metrics.this role will develop forward-looking insights to drive management decision, actions and improve operational and financial results.
the plant controller provides proactive leadership around issues and opportunities, driving short-term actions to achieve current results, while supporting the deployment of progressive strategies which result in a sustainable competitive advantage and strong financial return on investment.
provides technical competency to ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, legal requirements, and gaap.
this role is responsible for business process improvements within the plant and division, creates and implements procedures to improve the internal control environment, streamlines efforts and provides increased transparency of financial results.
this position is responsible for building organizational capability within the finance function by hiring and developing finance personnel.
the position also ensures assets assigned by the corporation are adequately protected and provide operations management with financial guidance necessary to produce the expected return on those assets.- essential functions:- develop and coordinate plant strategic and profit plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations.- advice and counsel plant manager and plant leadership staff on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions.
daily leadership and participation in tiered meetings that support meeting short- and long-term objectives.
support the plant manager and leadership staff as a business partner, providing financial analysis and advice to the management team.- manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results.
inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances.- interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with us gaap and local statutory requirements.- ownership of account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems.
assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting.
ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet eaton's requirements.
provide leadership and support for the balance sheet review process