GENERAL FUNCTIONThis position provides the plant and finance and administrative staff with operational and financial reports and analyses regarding plant performance and results. This position ensures that Company financial policies and procedures are followed and internal controls area in place. This position makes proactive recommendations for performance and profitability improvements and ensures that proper controls are in place and operating to protect the company’s assets.Contact: Gary@GaryLouisNelson.comDUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIESPartner with Plant Management•Active participation in Plant Staff meetings•Involvement in and support of Plant Review meeting•Identify and manage process improvement initiatives•Identify issues and proactively initiate analysis (labor, material usage, spending, etc.)•Ad hoc analysis and reporting for plant and operations management•Cost reduction monitoring, reporting, and results auditing (where applicable)•Support WCMMonth End Closing:•Inventory verification and control•Working with the SSC, prepare journal entries•Analysis of financial results•Account reconciliationsMonth-end analysis and reporting:•Prepare month end reports•Prepare manufacturing variance analysis•Plant Manager Financial ReviewSupport needs of the Plant Manager, Controller and Operations Management:•Prepare ad hoc analyses and reporting upon request•Perform cost and operating variance analysis•Assist in planning and analysis of other forecastsCoordinate and assist in the preparation of the annual operating budget•Analytically review and challenge the budget and all assumptions•Prepare plant presentation and budget files.Ensure proper internal controls and compliance with Company policies and procedures•Coordinate and support annual self-assessment review•Support ICS audit activities, coordinating plant responses and follow-up.Other duties such as:•Periodic forecasts•Prepare and maintain product standard costing•Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory•Support capital expenditure