Position Title: Assistant Plant Controller

Reports To: Senior Director Operations Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

The Assistant Controller is responsible for direction and guidance for all plant accounting functions, in accordance with corporate and IFRS guidelines. The Assistant Controller prepares financial reports and renders advice & assistance to management teams regarding the plant’s financial affairs. The Assistant Controller works directly with the plant’s General Manager and Senior Director Operations Finance to drive operational financial performance. Provides oversight on plant financials. Directs and leads the accounting department. Ensures Company assets are properly safeguarded.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties, responsibilities and activities are listed in no particular order and may be changed or updated at any time with or without notice.)

• This position supports the Plant Controller in directing, supervising and training the accounting support team
• Key financial business partner to plant leadership, operational teams, and corporate finance
• Preparation of meaningful financial reporting and analysis in all areas of operations with the focus on delivering insights toward cost drivers
• Provide management with timely reviews of the operation’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
• Supervises maintenance of ledgers, inventory records of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, spare parts, fixed assets and related accounting reports, files and documents; ensures all accounting functions are performed accurately and on a timely basis, in accordance with IFRS and company procedures
• Participates in capital planning and tracking of projects
• Responsible for assisting with the annual budget process as directed by the Plant Controller in all areas including plant labor, overhead, product costing, and etc.
• Perform trend analysis and provide information on potential financial risks or opportunities and complete commentary notes on operations results
• Review cost estimates of new products/processes
• Partner with supply chain/warehousing to manage inventory, including cycle counting, troubleshooting, process improvement, and vendor relations
• Instrumental in the monthly/annual financial close process
• Support Plant Controller with internal/external audit requests
• Assist in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Collaboratively perform other duties as needed to support the goals of the company
• Represents the Company in dealings with vendors and government agencies, as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or related field
• Three (3) to five (5) or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Broad business experience, preferred experience in manufacturing accounting
• Ability to build relationships with others, to lead and direct the work of others and themselves
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with expert level skills in Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively present information to executive management
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and make sound recommendations
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented, possess a high degree of initiative and work well under pressure
• Ability to lead, coach, influence, motivate, develop, engage all plant team

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Requirements are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.)

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, talk or hear, reach, bend and move about the work environment, plants or offices. The employee will regularly be required to exercise fine motor skills in their hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to lift and carry up to 25 pounds. Will be exposed to loud industrial type environments commonly found at manufacturing plants. Consistent temperature in the office area. Varied temperatures in the manufacturing area from hot and humid to very cold.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (AFNA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AFNA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis protected by stated, federal, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Will the position manage others? Yes ☐ No ☒

Note: Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• San Diego, CA 92154: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient in Microsoft Excel?
• Are you proficient on ERP Systems?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• GAAP: 3 years (Required)
• Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
• Cost accounting: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

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