Plant Controller

Plant Controller Hopkinsville, KY, USA Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®. The Job:   As a Plant Controller, you’ll be part of our STANLEY® Engineered Fastening Finance team working as an on-site employee.    You’ll get to:   STANLEY® Engineered Fastening (“SEF”) is a division of Stanley Black & Decker that generates $2B of annual revenue. SEF trades in engineered products for Automotive & Light Equipment EVs, Industrial, and Aerospace industries with operations concentrated in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. SEF provides an innovative and diversified portfolio of fastening products and fastening solutions supported by a market leading brand range with the goal of improving our customer’s efficiency and productivity. Business Partner Partner closely with Operations to make sure they have the information & tools needed to successfully lead and create value at their respective locations. Forward looking team member that takes joint accountability for delivering financial and operational commitments. Framing financial and operational issues in a complete business case format and positively contributing to the strategic direction in the plant. Review and execute on opportunities to improve and/or standardize processes and routines business processes to drive value creation. Foster a climate of continuous improvement and accountability for results through skills enhancement, coaching, performance measurement and feedback. Provides operational financial reporting, financial analysis, and manufacturing cost analysis by: Preparing and managing actual, forecast, and budget scenarios throughout the course of the year. Support performance by providing operations with financial insights and thorough weekly reporting of plant metrics and KPI’s. Serving as project manager on cost reduction initiatives, collaborating cross functionally with engineers, procurement, and plant operators to drive cost reductions. Monthly Close and Financial Reporting Lead player in the monthly close process by reviewing and recommending journal entries, interpreting, and explaining month to date, quarter to date and year to date income statement results versus prior year, budget and forecast. Ensure that financial reporting processes are in accordance with US GAAP and Stanley Black & Decker financial policies. Develop and Monitor Strong Controls in Plant and Safeguard Assets Ownership of all aspects of financial management, internal controls, SOX requirements and Stanley Black & Decker requirements for the respective physical locations. The role will be the Audit Leader for the sites referred. Primary focuses will be on strong inventory controls including aging and Excess & Obsolete analysis, cycle counting and/or annual physical inventory processes, as well as Fixed Asset controls around the acquisitions, accounting or disposal of Plant, Property & Equipment. Standard Costing Responsible for ensuring the plants roll standard costs on an annual cost basis and the accuracy of standard costs daily. Subject matter expert for development of standard costs based on Company policy. Need to review and communicate cost build-up and changes in costs with finance and non-finance personnel. The Person:   You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? In fact, you embrace it. You also have: Bachelor’s degree in a financial