Accounting / Finance Jobs in Prattville, AL

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It’s possible! Relocation Assisitance Provided The Site Controller will be responsible for providing comprehensive finance leadership to the Prattville plant and serves as the key strategic business partner to the Site Leader and focus on providing financial and operational leadership, including financial planning and analysis of financial and operational results, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, identifying and driving

cost reductions and process improvements. You will also be responsible for leading cost accounting professional and is responsible for the accurate reporting of result, maintenance of the company’s assets and maintaining a rigorous internal and SOX control environment.

This position leads a team that is a combination of Controllers, Cost Accountants, Production Clerks, and Plant Buyers and is based in Prattville, AL. The position report to the Sr Director Manufacturing Finance North America. What You’ll Do: Serve as the strategic business partner to the Plant Leader to focus on providing financial and operational leadership including financial planning and analysis of financial and operational

results, strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, identifying and driving cost reductions and process improvements: Provide daily, weekly and monthly reports for plant and corporate management Provide management with the strategic tools and reports to drive business results Manage monthly forecast and annual budget Manage plant performance on improvement goals and KPI’s Drive operational improvements, including development, implementation, and maintenance Support multiple manufacturing production lines Provide accurate reporting of results maintenance of the company’s assets and maintaining a rigorous internal and SOX control environment: Foster a strong control environment in the plant and ensure balance sheet integrity and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

Adhere to sound internal control processes, improve any control deficiencies, and set the proper routines and processes related to internal controls. Mitigate business risks as they are identified. Work cross-functionally with central accounting to lead control and efficiency initiatives resulting in a better control environment that is easier to monitor. Manage a complete and thorough month end close process, including owning all plant accounting operations, reporting, and plant financial statements Prepare and manage the annual budget process, and coordinate and manage regular forecast updates.

Analyze and interpret plant operation results, evaluating variances, and backssing the effects on the plant’s operations Monitor financial performance to identify and drive cost reductions Serve as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, working cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions Coordinate with plant operations to prepare business cases to support capital investments, including financial justification and proper accounting treatment.

Act as a strong example of integrity and ‘Doing the Right Thing’ Drive negotiations with key vendors either directly or via partnering with procurement Manage others and provide leadership, ongoing development, mentoring, and strong learning experiences: Lead, coach, and mentor a team of 10 Controllers, Cost Accountants, Buyers, and/or Clerks. Delegate day-to-day accounting activities to the Cost Analyst and other accounting staff as appropriate. Providing effective leadership to staff, direct reports, and others in the Company to improve their performance and directing their career development.

Train and develop staff to ensure that their work is progressing as desired in the areas of proper collection, calculation, and reporting of cost, production, inventory, and other financial information to aid in career progression. What You’ll Bring: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred Minimum of fifteen or more years of manufacturing/cost accounting experience required Prior leadership/management experience preferred ERP systems software experience required, SAP preferred CPA or CMA preferred Exceptional knowledge of GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Demonstrated ability in managing a general ledger resulting in accurate books and records while driving efficiencies in these areas Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent assignments while meeting deadlines and quality of execution, as well as effectively taking action to solve problems while exhibiting sound judgment and successful stress tolerance Demonstrated experience and ability in compiling annual operating plans and budgets, combined with the ability to successfully apply forecasting techniques and skills to develop and evaluate business goals and strategies, analyze information to derive insights and implications to initiate planning and/or re-planning, and controlling actual results versus budget Demonstrated experience in process improvements & cost savings plans Demonstrated knowledge of financial and cost accounting processes and procedures in a manufacturing environment, including accounting for and maintaining inventory and project costing.

Demonstrated leadership skills and ability in guiding direct reports to accomplish performance goals Ability to communicate cost and financial information to all levels across the business “Shop floor” experience in a manufacturing environment (not just assembly) Extensive experience with fixed asset and capital project tracking What You’ll Receive: At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people.

We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees. Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance ; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!

401 (k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary Paid holidays, paid vacation including Jury Duty and bereavement leave Wellness Program Employee Assistance Program Parental Leave Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions - Fire Resistant Siding to Help Rebuild the Grizzly Flats Community James Hardie And more Apply now and come “home” to Hardie! #LI-LD1 James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, interaction, age, national origin, religion, interactionual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.