Site Controller

Job description

At Saint-Gobain we design, manufacture and distribute materials which are key ingredients in the wellbeing of each of us and the future of all. Join our innovative, passionate and entrepreneurial community to improve the world of tomorrow with us.

Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics is one of seven businesses within the Innovative Materials Sector, which is spear-heading the advancement of innovation within the Group. Performance Plastics is a recognized leader in the advanced polymer technology market with access to state-of-the-art manufacturing and research & development facilities around the world.

Through close partnerships with our business leaders, our team works to support the achievement of business goals while emphasizing the PPL values of accountability, trust, initiative, respect and helping.

At Saint-Gobain, our people are our most valuable asset so we provide competitive base salary and incentive compensation packages to reward and recognize employees for their contributions toward the company's success. We also offer a comprehensive and flexible benefits package with programs designed to meet our employees’ diverse needs.

▪Medical/Vision/Dental/Pharmacy   ▪Short and Long Term Disability   ▪Life and AD&D Insurance   ▪Dependent Life Insurance   ▪Volunteer Paid Time Off   ▪Retirement Plan: 401(k)   ▪Group Legal Coverage   ▪Flexible Spending Account   ▪Paid Holidays   ▪Paid Vacation ▪Tuition Reimbursement   ▪Employee Assistance Program (EAP)   ▪Matching Gifts Program   ▪Product Rebates   ▪Vendor Discounts   ▪Scholarship Program   ▪Live Well   ▪Wellness Reimbursement   ▪Pet Insurance

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The position will be responsible for the adherence to financial policies and ICRF controls, improving internal business processes to support the Life Sciences growth/profitability model, and key staff member of the site/plant leadership team serving as the plant manager’s “right-hand”. Provide financial analyses and recommendations to ensure the site in aligned to strategic objectives set by the SBU; moreover, “proactive” as a business partner aiding the decision-making process of management on corrective actions/countermeasures, and enforcing ownership & accountability.

Responsible for leading the annual RF1/3 forecast, budget, plan 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. Assist/Oversee the Purchasing/Supply-Chain functions at the site as needed/required. Attention to detail, providing factual data in order to quickly identify problem areas…

The Plant Controller position will the lead the processes of the month-end close to ensure alignment of the SBU/SOA/PPL 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 ICRF, IFRS, PPL/SOA policies, and sound business practices.

Month-end close in QAD, DSS inputs, reconciliations/upload to Blackline, coordinating & preparing internal financial reporting (Monthly GM report – Operational analysis of scrap, labor & overhead cost/variances, Inventory analysis, Life Sciences Monthly Presentations – Trends/Risks & Opportunities, weekly flash, mid-month pulse checks, etc.).

Lead the annual completion of the ICRF gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans, adherence - Segregation of Duties, system/access controls are in place. Evaluate site internal controls (review of PPL/SOA policies, purchasing authorities, etc. to ensure alignment with internal controls along with the 6 essentials).  Assessing current accounting processes, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new innovative processes.

Support SBU Controller with the AD HOC requests, annual plan, budget & standard cost development process. Proactively interact with supervisors, plant leadership team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant’s overall financial performance. Proactively researching issues – anticipating opportunities and providing answers & insight to key questions before they are asked. Advisor/Mentor/Business partner to the site as well as the SBU.

Support CI/WCM initiatives (participation in Kaizens, problem-solving events) ensuring countermeasures, projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly. Co-manage along with the project manager the capital process & provide guidance/assistance preparing Madisons, CARs…Creation of forward-looking financial models and “what-if” modeling capabilities, cost/benefit, margin impact (make vs. buy, etc.) enhancing the decision-making process. Ensure the annual physical & fixed asset counts are properly conducted and adhere to the set policies/procedures for the site

Accounting for Plant Research & Development costs, Coordinating/Supporting Internal & External Auditors demands, Hiring, Training, Developing, Retaining competent accounting & finance staff as required.

 

 

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