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Financial Reporting & Analysis
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- Prepare, analyze, and distribute accurate financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and operational performance summaries for both Burlington, IA and Cambridge, OH plants
- Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including generating inventory entries, reconciling accounts, and performing variance analysis
- Develop and present financial commentary to plant leadership, translating complex data into actionable business insights
- Prepare statistical and management reports as required to support business decisions and operational planning
- Provide timely and accurate sales reports and support ad hoc financial analysis requests from plant and corporate management
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Cost Accounting & Standard Costs
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- Establish, maintain, and update realistic standard costs for both manufacturing sites in accordance with corporate guidelines
- Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead) and partner with operations to identify root causes and corrective actions
- Support annual cost roll and standard cost revision processes, ensuring accuracy and alignment with operational realities
- Conduct inventory valuation, cycle count reconciliation, and fixed asset administration
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Budgeting & Forecasting
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- Assist in the development, preparation, and monitoring of annual operating budgets and capital expenditure plans for both plant locations
- Prepare monthly financial forecasts and rolling projections, identifying risks and opportunities to plant and corporate management
- Support long-range financial planning initiatives and special studies as directed by the Plant Controller or corporate finance
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Compliance & Internal Controls
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- Ensure both Burlington and Cambridge facilities are in compliance with all financial controls, FM policies, and corporate financial policy requirements
- Assist with SOX documentation, testing, and remediation activities at both sites
- Support internal and external audit activities, providing requested documentation and analysis in a timely manner
- Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls and recommend process improvements
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General Accounting & AR/AP
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- Oversee and support accounts receivable and accounts payable functions, ensuring accurate and timely processing
- Perform general ledger maintenance including posting, summarizing, reconciling, and auditing of accounting records
- Assist with the implementation and optimization of manufacturing and accounting systems (SAP, Plex, or equivalent ERP)
- Manage fixed asset records, including additions, disposals, and depreciation tracking for both plant locations
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Multi-Site Support & Leadership
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- Provide financial support and on-site presence at both Burlington, IA and Cambridge, OH manufacturing facilities, with travel between locations as business needs dictate
- Serve as a financial business partner to plant operations leadership, supporting data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coach and develop accounting staff at both sites, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous learning
- Support Plant Controller in cross-site financial projects, system implementations, and process standardization efforts
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
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EDUCATION:
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- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related business field required
- CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
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EXPERIENCE:
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- 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in a plant controller, assistant plant controller, or senior cost accountant role preferred
- Experience with SAP, Plex, or similar ERP systems strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced data analysis and modeling
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