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The Assistant Plant Controller is a key member of the Finance team supporting the Mebane plant. This position is responsible for providing cost and inventory control expertise for the site, while supporting the Plant Controller in daily activities. This role focuses on providing cost analysis and interpretation of manufacturing data for site operations in order to optimize financial performance. Assumes leadership role in plant reporting and controlling activities.

What Armacell can offer you

• Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.

• Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs

• Generous paid time off including 11 holidays and at least 120 hours PTO

• Training and educational resources on our personalized, Armacell academy

• Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences

• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for Armacell in the US

Job Responsibilities

• Assumes leadership role in plant controlling activities (product costing, inventory control, etc.) and supports Plant Controller in controlling of assigned Mebane operations.

• Supports monthly and annual closing processes by providing financial performance results.

• Ensure reporting reliability, consistency and transparency; complete analysis of variances and propose corrective actions to management.

• Supports plant controller by assuming responsibility for Direct Production Cost / Period Expense Controlling, Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) and prepares and distributes Weekly / Monthly Performance Reports, as assigned.

• Participates in Operating Performance Review process by reconciling performance in SAP & AIMS, analyzes deviations / trends and recommends improvements.

• Supports the Plant Controller in the planning and accomplishment of annual plant budget requirements.

• Pro-actively supports plant leadership team with ongoing review of manufacturing cost structure and suggestions for additional efficiency improvements

• A key member of Cycle Count Control Programs and supports accurate valuation of inventories.

• Key participant in the development and maintenance of performance measures supporting the standard cost systems (SAP and Cost Model).

• Develops, maintains and audits annual product cost standard models for assigned operations.

• Reconciles cost developed outside of SAP with SAP.

• Participates in the Quote / New Item process by providing product cost information.

• Provides Systems Support & Maintenance to ensure data integrity (including SAP & AIMS).

Job Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

• Minimum of 3 years of Finance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• SAP experience preferred but not required.

• Prior experience in World Class Manufacturing preferred.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Strong experience using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, vlookups, creating charts, etc.

• Possesses professional written and verbal communication skills.

• Possesses strong analytical and problem solving skills.

• Can work independently and multi-task in faced paced environment.

• Must be able to wear required PPE and be comfortable maneuvering in a manufacturing floor environment.

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