Site Controller - Manufacturing, Composites, Hoosick Falls, NY

Position Description

Job Summary

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

Site Controller is responsible for planning and managing all day-to-day financial activities with respect to the coordination of budgets and forecast development. The Site Controller is also responsible for directing and controlling all accounting functions at the site level including, financial planning and analysis, reporting, and establishing internal controls. This individual will do reporting that oversees cost accounting and production operation responsibility.

• Work with PPL accounting SSC to ensure the reliability of the P&L and balance sheet. At month end, analyze the accounts and prepare the journal entries needed for the SSC
• Analyze monthly the performance of the site and identify areas of improvement. Follow up the outcome of the action plans identified by the different departments
• Monitor the level of inventory and working capital monthly and define the corrective actions if needed. Lead annual Physical Inventory across both HF sites
• Coach, direct and develop direct reports

• Lead annual standard costing activities for the site including working with Engineering to ensure accurate product costing
• Partner with Site Manager to identify future capital spending projects along with expected ROI and alignment with long range plans
• Support the different department in their variance analysis and identify low performing products and suggests action plans to Product Management to improve profitability

• Ensure site departments are in compliance with Internal Controls guidelines and suggest good practices where needed

• Partner with Site Operations to complete capital spending request to be submitted for approval
• Audit ROI of approved capital request to validate anticipated performance and justifications for future projects
• Assist Engineering with identifying and categorizing WCM project savings, as well as identifying areas for future project plans

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Master's Degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 7+ years experience as Controller with strong cost accounting experience required
• MRP/ERP system (QAD preferred) required
• High level of technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite required
• Excellent analytical, communication and interpersonal skills required
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and willingness to learn SG accounting policies and procedures required
• CPA/CMA preferred

• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program