Operations Controller

Company: OMYA
Location: Cincinnati
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide support in the preparation of financial statements, budgets and forecasts in accordance with legal and statutory requirements, as well as Omya accounting and reporting policies and procedures. Ensure high quality of financial information and timely reporting. Support tax planning and compliance, in line with applicable tax laws, regulations and commitments entered with Tax Authorities.RESPONSIBILITIES: Performance ManagementIdentify and develop key performance indicators that align activities with operational goalsThoroughly review, understand and explain variances to both plan (standard cost) and prior year in accordance with established thresholdsAnalyze business information, identify opportunities to reduce cost and increase revenueAnalyze, evaluate and administer components of operating processes and recommend improvementsMonitor and track monthly expenditures to minimize overspending above planned and/or approved levelsInterpret complex financial data and related operational activitiesMonitor inventory and recommend improvement ideas to reduce cost, improve working capital, reduce obsolescence, waste etc.Reporting & AnalysisReview operating results before closing to minimize errorsEnsure reports are complete, accurate and meet expectations of usersPrepare presentations for performance management, track and ensure ownership of action items and follow up as necessaryFulfill all reporting requirements and meet reporting deadlinesPerform deep dive product cost evaluation and analysisPrepare ad-hoc analysis as neededBudgeting & PlanningPrepare and maintain standard costs including related cost center planning/ activitiesAssist in annual target settingPrepare monthly/quarterly and annual forecasts as neededPerform complex analysis, modeling, and other tool creation to enhance planning and reporting processesControls & ComplianceMonitor and enforce adherence to company policiesDevelop and recommend internal control improvementsCoordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual auditComply with all local rules and regulationsOther duties as assigned by managerQUALIFICATIONS:--Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting. MBA, CPA, CMA or CFA preferred and a minimum of 3-5 years of relevant progressive experience in multi-national manufacturing environment. Multi-plant experience preferred and proven problem solving, analytical, decision-making and teamwork skills. Proficient knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting.Strong verbal, written and presentation skills, highly proficient in Microsoft Office applications, strong interpersonal and communication skill & ability to build and sustain relationshipsSAP experience highly desired. EOE

Keywords: OMYA, Cincinnati , Operations Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Cincinnati, Ohio