Plant Controller

ABOUT US:

NewMarket Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) and Calca Solutions (Calca). Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world. Ethyl distributes gasoline performance additives throughout North America and provides terminal storage and distribution services from its Houston, Texas facility. AMPAC is a U.S. manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries. Calca is the leading U.S. manufacturer of UltraPure and high purity hydrazine most notably used for in-space propulsion by satellites, space probes and other space vehicles. Calca’s hydrazine derivatives play a vital role in the manufacture of products used in agricultural, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and industrial applications.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for division financial statements, monthly close processes, technical accounting, and development of a strong internal control environment for the division. This role oversees all accounting activities of the division including inventory and cost accounting, supports division operations with timely and insightful analysis, and supports corporate team for SEC financial statement disclosures.

The Plant Controller serves as a key liaison with Corporate FP&A, Treasury, Tax and Accounting teams, provides operational and accounting support, and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.

1. Lead and execute monthly close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
2. Partner with plant operations to provide relevant analytical support, bringing a financial perspective for evaluating operational performance.
3. Assess existing processes to identify efficiencies, potential integration opportunities, controls, and documentation.
4. Lead technical accounting matters for the specialty materials division.
5. Support SOX leader in developing a strong internal control environment for the division.
6. Manage product costing in SAP and ongoing analysis of product costs.
7. Function as financial liaison to corporate office (Richmond, Virginia), including Controller, Treasury, Tax and Financial Planning and Analysis personnel.
8. Serve as the Controlling leader for special projects at the division such as system transitions or upgrades.
9. Manage and develop accounting staff.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE MINIMUMS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7–10+ years of experience

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• CPA preferred
• Experience with SAP
• Manufacturing or cost accounting experience

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and credible in the workplace
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word, including consensus building and change management
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Organized - Following a systematic method of performing a task
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Project management – Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize appropriately

Working at NewMarket

Who We Are - We're a diverse, global family of individuals, who share a passion for developing innovative solutions. We build our professional relationships on respect, integrity and a commitment to safety and quality. Just as these values apply to our professional relationships, they also apply to the way we feel about our neighbors and communities.

Our Work - At NewMarket, our innovative R&D programs lead to global growth. Our lubricant and fuel additives are among the most highly developed and widely used in the petroleum industry. Afton is a recognized and trusted supplier of driveline lubricant additives, engine oil additives, fuel additives and industrial lubricant additives.

Benefits / Compensation - We offer competitive compensation and benefit packages that reflect our commitment to our employees. Our employees are our most treasured asset and we have dedicated resources that allow us to reward our employees for their commitment on an ongoing basis - ensuring our compensation packages are competitive in the industry.

An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.