Controller - Manufacturing Facility, Life Sciences, Medical Device, Portage, WI
Position Description
Job Summary
If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.
We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.
The Plant Manufacturing Controller will manage/oversee the adherence to financial policies and ICRF controls, improving internal business processes to support the growth/profitability model for our Life Sciences facility in Portage, WI.
Will play a key role as part of the site/plant leadership team while functioning as the plant manager’s “right-hand". Will provide financial analyses and recommendations to ensure the sites alignment with strategic objectives.
Will partner with and advise/influence the decision-making process of management on corrective actions/countermeasures, and enforcing ownership & accountability.
Key Areas of Focus:
Lead 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, with review of strategic objectives, to ensure the business growth & profitability.
Process oversight/management of month-end close (QAD, DSS inputs & reconciliations to Blackline) to ensure alignment of the HPS/LS 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 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 HPS/LS 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 LS & Operations 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.
Support CI/WCM initiatives (participation in Kaizen’s, 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 Madison’s, 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.
Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program to achieve site and SBU goals. Ensure the annual physical & fixed asset counts are properly conducted and adhere to the set policies/procedures for the site.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting or Finance; Required.
Master's Degree - Accounting or Finance; Preferred.
Certified Public Accountant; Preferred.
Experience:
3+ years experience within cost accounting/finance within manufacturing environment; Required.
3+ years experience working with/supporting Corporate/Finance (ie. performing/providing financial &/or operational analysis); Required.
Additional Description
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.
Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Commuter Benefits
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
Company Summary
Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.
Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.
With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.
Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.
Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we’ll create a better life.
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Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Controller - Manufacturing Facility, Life Sciences, Medical Device, Portage, WI
Location: Portage, Wisconsin
Posting Date: 02/08/2024
Job Code: USA07792
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