Job Information
Aston Carter Plant Controller in Blair, Nebraska
Description:
Lead plant accounting, maintaining standard costs and material master data.
Oversee monthly manufacturing and inventory reconciliation, addressing variances and optimizing inventory levels.
Manage month-end, quarter-end, and annual close duties to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Manage the Fixed Asset Process, review internal controls, and contribute to system understanding, including SAP.
Lead efforts through strong collaboration with our overseas team to capitalize a new production facility overseas, ensuring processes are consistent globally.
Identify strengths and areas of improvement for direct reports, aligning training to meet company needs and enhance skill development.
Drive cross-functional exposure and robust collaboration with other departments by spearheading diverse projects and delegating activities strategically.
Cultivate a culture of continuous feedback, constructive coaching, and mentorship for improved technical skills and problem-solving.
Partner with the Controller – Financial Planning & Analysis on annual budgets, analyze budget vs. actual results, and assist with year-end tax reporting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in driving improvements in costing and fixed assets within a process manufacturing environment.
Proven ability to apply a deep understanding of GAAP principles and leverage experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
Effective people management skills, including effective delegation and driving a collaborative work environment.
5+ years experience in cost accounting, including physical inventory and financial statement analysis.
Ability to analyze data, prepare meaningful reports, and maintain customer relationships.
Strong customer focus and service orientation with cross-cultural effectiveness.
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.