Description
Ready, set, go! Put your career in motion with a great, new opportunity. Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as a Controller with a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction.
Why you should apply to be a Controller
- Payrate: $60
- Location: Portage, WI
- Duration: contract
- Shift Schedule: 1st 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance from a four year college or university preferred major or equivalent experience.
- Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Preferred
- 3+ years' experience working in a Plant Environment (Manufacturing) as a Cost Accountant or Plant Controller - Required
- 3+ years' experience working in a Corporate/Finance Environment as Financial and/or Operational Analyst preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) 5-10 years - preferred
- Practical/Technical/Digital Knowledge
- Description Required/Preferred
- Project Management – execution oriented and rigorous in meeting performance commitments Required
- Ability to develop & conduct training sessions for both groups & individuals Required
- Experience in manufacturing forecasting, planning & analysis (FP&A) – strong manufacturing, S&OP knowledge/background in quantitative analysis; furthermore, ability to solve complex problems Required
- Proactive approach – provides what is needed before being asked… Required
- Solid verbal & written communication, analytical, strategic/systemic thinking & leadership skills Required
- Strong fundamental “know-how” in accounting/finance/business related topics Required
- Ability to understand all changes in manufacturing, commercial strategy and provide insight & commentary related to the financial impact. Required
- Experience in manufacturing environment, accounting roles with a focus on cost accounting Preferred
- Developing processes & procedures to ensure alignment of internal controls in a complex organization Required
- Prior experience & assessment knowledge utilizing an ERP system (SAP, QAD, ORACLE) Required
Responsibilities:
As Plant Controller they will be responsible for both the Portage, WI and Poestenkill, NY facilities. Portage will be the home location for this position.
Responsible for leading the annual RF1/3 forecast and budgeting process at the site and providing accurate explanations of significant variances, including analysis of actual vs. budget and/or forecast. Focus on timely month-end results/reporting but importantly strategic planning to ensure the business is growing profitability. Attention to detail, providing factual data in order to quickly identify problem areas.
The Site Controller position will the lead the processes of the month-end close to ensure alignment of the HPS/LS deadlines, prepare, approve general entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensure accuracy/integrity of the balance sheet (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.). Lead the annual standard cost development process for the site to ensure transparency of cost/margin. Held responsible to ensure all plant accounting activities comply with the processes outlined in the HPS/LS policies, and sound business practices.
This position is heavily focused on the manufacturing environment and supporting operation. Knowledge of cost accounting is required.
Promotes a safe working environment, complies with proper use of PPE, reports incidents and participates in functional department safety meetings. Exhibits good environmental practices and procedures consistent with job(s) performed and EMS (Environmental Management System) requirements.
As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.
Why Kelly®
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Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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