Overview:
TA Instruments has an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Plant Controller in the TA Newcastle manufacturing plant, as part of the Global Operations Finance team! As a department, the Global Operations Finance team provides accounting, analysis and reporting, and support for our Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Facilities & Quality functions within Waters.
The Senior Plant Controller will report to the Director, Manufacturing Finance.
Responsibilities:
* Responsible for the full spectrum of financial activities including monthly close process and associated management reporting for the New Castle Manufacturing Plant.
* Responsible for financial consolidation for TA Operations globally which includes manufacturing plants in New Castle Delaware, Eden Prairie Minnesota, Lindon Utah and Hüllhorst Germany.
* Annual Operating Plan & Monthly Forecasting process.
* Responsible for the Standard Costing accounting system operated across manufacturing.
* Lead the TA Operations finance team (Six in total), establishing clear goals and expectations aligned with business strategy, and assisting in the team's development.
* Assess current financial processes and help to define both long-term and short-term improvement plans with an eye on continuous improvement.
* Actively collaborate with key partners and cross-functional departments to get results
* Evaluate controls and engage in internal audits
* Perform monthly inventory accounting activities in support of warranty and repair operations. Including management of inventory and accounting for reserves and warranty costs.
* Responsible for Capital spend tracking/forecasting and associated legal entity reporting.
* Develop and detail work instructions and processes.
* Participate in and lead projects as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Education:
* BS in Finance/Accounting or MBA
Experience:
* 10+ years of experience in Finance or Accounting, preferably within a publicly traded manufacturing company
* Experience in manufacturing accounting / costing, strongly preferred.
* Position requires high levels of organization, attention to detail and demonstrated ability to lead
* Requires strong financial analysis, communication, and social skills with an internal strive to take on problems
* The individual must be able to work closely in a team environment and have the communication skills and poise to do so successfully
* Experience with SAP, Blackline, sophisticated Microsoft Excel and data analysis/query skills; Business Warehouse (BW), and Analysis for Office strongly preferred.
Competencies:
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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