Assistant Plant Controller
Company: Ajinomoto Foods North America
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview The Assistant Controller is responsible for direction
and guidance for all plant accounting functions, in accordance with
corporate and IFRS guidelines. The Assistant Controller prepares
financial reports and renders advice & assistance to management
teams regarding the plant's financial affairs. The Assistant
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.
Responsibilities
This position supports the Plant Controller in directing,
supervising and training the accounting support team
Key financial business partner to plant leadership, operational
teams, and corporate finance
Preparation of meaningful financial reporting and analysis in all
areas of operations with the focus on delivering insights toward
cost drivers
Provide management with timely reviews of the operation's financial
status and progress in its various programs and activities
Supervises maintenance of ledgers, inventory records of raw
materials, packaging, finished goods, spare parts, fixed assets and
related accounting reports, files and documents; ensures all
accounting functions are performed accurately and on a timely
basis, in accordance with IFRS and company procedures
Participates in capital planning and tracking of projects
Responsible for assisting with the annual budget process as
directed by the Plant Controller in all areas including plant
labor, overhead, product costing, and etc.
Perform trend analysis and provide information on potential
financial risks or opportunities and complete commentary notes on
operations results
Review cost estimates of new products/processes
Partner with supply chain/warehousing to manage inventory,
including cycle counting, troubleshooting, process improvement, and
vendor relations
Instrumental in the monthly/annual financial close process
Support Plant Controller with internal/external audit requests
Assist in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives,
policies, and procedures
Collaboratively perform other duties as needed to support the goals
of the company
Represents the Company in dealings with vendors and government
agencies, as assigned
Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or related field
Three (3) to five (5) 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.
Broad business experience, preferred experience in manufacturing
accounting
Ability to build relationships with others, to lead and direct the
work of others and themselves
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with expert level skills in
Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards
preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability
to effectively present information to executive management
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw
valid conclusions, and make sound recommendations
Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess a high degree of
initiative and work well under pressure
Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage all
plant team
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