AFB Plant Controller

This opportunity is located within our AFB International business, the global science and technology leader in pet food palatability. We develop and produce a full range of liquid and dry palatability enhancers using high-quality ingredients proven to optimize companion animal response and consumption. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

Summary This position is primarily responsible for accounting and finance support for two plants.  The position will be based at the O’Fallon, MO facility.  This position will develop, interpret and implement complex financial and accounting concepts or techniques for financial planning, analysis and control.  This includes, but is not limited to, analyzing monthly financial results and identifying key variance drivers, coordinating and preparing financial projections and preparing ad-hoc analysis to support management and to facilitate profit improvement.  Month-end close, Capital project review and tracking, journal entries, account reconciliation and analysis, income statement and variance analysis, internal controls, and other projects will also be key responsibilities.  Working with and understanding operations will be key to support the overall profitability of the business.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

·         Be a business partner with the operations team to drive profitability and continuous improvement

·         Understanding capital policies and procedures, and lead reviewing, tracking and reporting of all North America capital projects.

·         Lead project to implement a robust cycle count program at the O’Fallon manufacturing site. 

·         Analyze financial information to determine present and future financial performance. 

·         Analyze financial performance; identify and summarize key performance drivers.

·         Monthly closing and analysis of inventory, manufacturing costs and financial statements, including recording monthly journal entries, preparing detailed support for select inventory and manufacturing cost related accounts and prepare/review of monthly account reconciliations; ensuring that closing schedule is followed so reporting deadlines are met.

·         Development and implementation of various policies along with monitoring various accounting and inventory activities to ensure established policies and internal controls are followed.

·         Support the development and maintenance of standard costs, including periodic review and audit of the Company’s standard cost methods to ensure compliance with company policy.

·         Identify and resolve problems and inconsistencies, determining appropriate corrective procedures.

·         Compilation and review of detailed financial information.  Develop and modify financial reports in IFS, Excel, Vena reporting software, etc. as necessary.

·         Identify trends and recommends improvements accordingly.

·         Direct preparation of studies, reports and analyses in areas such as business forecasts, annual budget, 5-year plan, monthly forecasts and other corporate financial requirements.

·         Recommend cost saving or profit generating opportunities and profitability improvement strategies.

·         Research and prepare reports and analyses on subjects such as rate of return, make vs. buy, lease vs. buy, and working capital requirements.

·         Prepare various financial analyses and complete general ledger accounting as required.

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