Plant Controller (Client Direct Hire Position)

Plant Controller (Client Direct Hire Position) Location Athens, AL :

UHY is assisting a great client in their search for a Plant Controller in Athens, AL. This person will manage the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Accounting/Finance and Operations. They will also carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.

This role is 100% onsite and does offer relocation.

Essential Job Functions:

• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting, cost accounting, Human Resources, and Plant Operations.
• Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial records for Director of Operations and Regional Director of Operations.
• Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals.
• Provide financial analysis tools to evaluate company ventures or special projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary.
• Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate an appropriate credit resource under highly competitive terms.
• Assure that assets are not awkwardly encumbered with personal guarantees or unrealistic commitments.
• Work closely with Director of Operations and Regional Director of Operations in the development and economic evaluation of various fringe benefit programs for staff and program components.
• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies.
• Provide a visionary and leadership implementation role on behalf of finance and to all departments, creating a well-respected and sought after department goal.
• Supervise overall financial Operations (including: Safety, Security, Computer Services and Building Maintenance).

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree (B.A.) in accounting is required.
• Ten or more years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPA or CMA is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations; ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints.
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups and/or board of directors.
• Must be able to calculate figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis and probability statements.
• Controller must use the utmost discretion in all presentations/correspondence and communication for staff, Board of Directors and Director of Operations and Regional Director of Operations.

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UHY Advisors'​ Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams. Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing-we are ready to meet your needs.

Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies. We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients'​ needs rapidly.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your CPA or CMA?
• Do you have a BA in accounting?
• Do you have 10 or more years of related experience?
• Are you comfortable calculating figures and amounts for bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, etc?

Work Location: In person