Job description

Westrock Coffee Company is searching for a Plant Controller. The Plant Controller will oversee accounting matters related to Westrock’s manufacturing facility in Conway, Arkansas. The Plant Controller reports to the Controller of Westrock but will business partner with plant operations. The position has ownership for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all work product. This position maintains communication and interacts effectively with all levels of the organization. This position supports internal controls and regulatory compliance procedures, tax reporting, and integration of all corporate initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in the financial modeling of the Plant’s operations during the build-out phase; specifically, assisting the development of production costs assumptions.
• Following the build-out of the Plant, manage all financial control and accounting activities of the Plant, including general and cost accounting. Responsible for the following accounts as part of the consolidated group: Inventory held/procured for plant location; Cost of goods sold/Gross Profit analysis on customers produced at plant location; Expense maintenance/analysis on Manufacturing operations at plant location; Treasury responsibilities at plant location; Balance Sheet reconciliation/review of reconciliations for: Cash/Treasury functions at plant, Inventory, Prepaid Expenses, PP&E, Accruals, LT Liabilities associated with plant; and Intercompany accounting with other plant locations and corporate entity
• Ensure the Plant’s financial control processes and systems comply with company policies, applicable regulations and provide required information
• Monitor plant operational results against operating plans and direct the preparation of financial, production output, and other reports used to measure and control plant activities and costs.
• Provide monthly reporting to Corporate Controller for inclusion into Consolidated Monthly Financial Package.
• Serve as point person for audit at plant locations.
• Manage subordinate teams, specifically the General Ledger Team and Cost Accounting teams at plant location.
• Assist in and be ultimately responsible for the Plant’s financial and capital budgeting process.
• Recommend and implement programs/projects to improve productivity, increase efficiencies, and reduce costs.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 10 years of Controller experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Cost systems background with analytical skills, along with a sound understanding of accounting principles, is required
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in beverage, extracts and/or ingredients industry required
• Experience in dairy ready-to-drink strongly preferred
• Experience with NetSuite preferred
• Experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and review of Bills of Material.
• Must be a team player and a solution provider

Westrock provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location

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