Railroad Tie Financial Controller

Company Overview:

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of branded and private label charcoal, manufactured fire logs, fire building products, matches and toothpicks.  In addition, the Company also manufactures railroad cross ties, which strengthens our relationship with our suppliers in the charcoal business.  We offer a full suite of grilling products including charcoal briquettes, all-natural lump charcoal, fire starters along with the Pine Mountain fire building brand, the Diamond brand, and the Specialty Wood Products brand. 

Position Summary:  

The Railroad Tie Financial Controller is responsible for participation in all business unit finance and plant controllership activities at our railroad tie business unit located in Bunker, MO. This position will be a key contributor supporting the business in all areas of finance for the business.

Job Responsibilities:

• Owning the month end close, financial analysis, and reporting key highlights, action items, and takeaways


• Preparing month-end close journal entries


• Developing financial forecasts and budgets for the business unit’s full P&L (sales, plant costing, and SG&A)


• Analyzing financial results ensuring results are accurate, accrual accounting is maintained, and underlying issues are highlighted and communicated with recommendations for improvement


• Developing plant standard costs and improving plant inventory control processes, policies, and procedures


• Collaborating and supporting business unit leadership in process improvement, cost savings, and margin improvement initiatives


• Supporting customer pricing and profitability decisions and related analysis


• Analyzing plant absorption and spending variances


• Participating in monthly cycle counts and annual audited physical inventory counts


• Participating in potential acquisition and integration activities as they arise

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting


• 3-5 years of manufacturing accounting experience required


• CPA or CPA in-process a plus


• CMA or CMA in-process a plus


• Prior experience as plant controller required


• Standard costing experience required


• Inventory costing, valuation and control experience is required


• Willingness and ability to travel one week every month as needed is required


• Full business unit P&L forecasting and budgeting experience preferred


• Robust experience with the general ledger


• Experience with ERP systems required with experience in Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred


• Ability to work effectively with departments/production facilities/associates across Company


• Detail oriented and demonstrates commitment to accuracy


• Highly proficient in MS excel (e.g., data manipulation, pivot tables, vlookups, etc.)


• Proactive mindset that seeks continuous process improvement


• Takes initiative


• High-energy individual with a passion for the company and this role


• Ability to multi-task, balance multiple priorities, meet deadlines and work under pressure


• Strong achievement focuses and commitment to deliver results


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated clarity in spoken and written words


• Ability to work well as part of a team

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Ability to sit for extended periods of time


• Ability to work overtime as needed


• Casual business office environment

Royal Oak Enterprises, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an all-inclusive environment.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.  However, we are not able to sponsor visas.