Plant Controller

Job Description:

Founded in 1904, ESAB Corporation is a premier narrowly diversified global leader in connected fabrication technology and gas control solutions. Our rich history of innovative products, workflow solutions, and business system, ESAB Business Excellence, enables our purpose of Shaping the World We Imagine™.  We’re looking to hire a talented Plant Controller based in Denton, TX.

Reporting to the Sr. Director Finance, North America, the Plant Controller responsible for overseeing the finance operations in Denton, TX. This key role will manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and financial planning for each site. The Controller ensures financial integrity, compliance with corporate policies and practices and effective financial management to support the overall strategic objectives of the company.

Primary Duties

• Serves as a trusted business advisor to the Sr. Director Finance, ESAB North America and the Sr. Director, NAM Equipment Operations
• Acts as the primary financial liaison between the plant and regional finance leaders.
• Manages month-end closing and prepare timely monthly financial statements and other operational reports.
• Ensures proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as well as local statutory requirements
• Prepares forecasts of income statement, balance sheets and statement of cash flows, ensuring process standardization across locations
• Manages fixed assets administration (CIP follow up, FA Cycle counts, Capitalizations, Disposals, Transfers)
• Provides regular updates and reviews of financial status and progress against various programs to senior leaders.
• Establishes or provide input into financial strategies, objectives and policies.
• Analyzes variances and advises management on with recommended actions
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement to lead, coach and develop a geographically diverse team of plant finance professionals.
• Supports and/or facilitates audits, and manage timely resolution and process discipline to remedy findings.
• Manages Internal/External audit requirements, ensuring internal controls are established and followed
• Adheres to all safe work practices and/or safety policies.
• Assists in or lead other projects or initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field required; CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years’ experience in financial management with prior experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred. Multi-site experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP required.
• Prior cost accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Proficient in financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills
• Must demonstrate the highest standards of personal & professional integrity and promote ethical business behavior throughout the organization
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial software; prior ERP implementation experience a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Spanish fluency strongly preferred.

Working Conditions

• Remains in a stationary position 50% of the time and involves additional physical demands such as ascending/descending stairs, walking stooping and standing.
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment ‘PPE’ when working/visiting manufacturing and plant locations.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery including but not limited to printer, tablets, cell phones.