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With our diverse talents and deep pride in the Snap-on family of brands, we drive innovation and create value. We work hard together. We grow together. We are one Snap-on team.\nSnap-on Tools offers an excellent benefits package after only 30 days of service to include:\nThree health insurance plans to choose from, one includes an employer contribution Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution. \nVision and Dental Insurance plans\nAn option for a Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Spending Account (FSA)\nCompany paid life insurance, as well as short and long term disability coverage.\nEmployee assistance program (EAP)\nSupplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance can be purchased at nominal rates\nDiscounts on travel and company products including tools\nA tuition reimbursement program\nA 401K with an employer match/contribution at 3%\nPaid vacation time. \n11 paid holidays\nA climate-controlled work environment with heating and air conditioning. \nPlus all of our associates are paid WEEKLY.\nPosition Summary:\nWe presently have a full-time position for a Plant Controller at our Elkmont, Alabama Manufacturing Plant. This position is an on-site role that reports to the Director of Accounting and Finance at another location. The hours for the role are to be determined with the hiring manager. The incumbent will direct, plan, and validate all accounting activities to ensure proper reporting of monthly plant financial results.\nMaintain safeguards to assure the integrity and security of Plant Inventory and Fixed Assets. Analyze plant financial results, while providing recommendations to maintain and improve overall plant performance. Plan and develop plant annual operating budget, quarterly forecasts and monthly flash reports. These reports must be generated in an accurate and timely fashion. Direct and review the annual Standard Cost roll process assuring the product cost results are reasonable. Maintain adequate Internal Controls, support the QAR process and adherence to SOX certification requirements. Direct a staff of two or more associates.\nResponsibilities\nKey Responsibilities:\nDirect and validate all accounting activities including labor distribution, inventories, general receipts, scrap, rework, accounts payable, closed order variances, fixed assets transactions and journal entries. (Includes monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.)\nIdentify and resolve reporting discrepancies and concerns involving personnel or system processing or plant policies and procedures.\nAnalyze monthly plant financial results. Initiate and implement cost reduction recommendations in both product and operations. Explain variances and corrective action taken to eliminate unfavorable variances or maintain favorable variances.\nReview and approve capital expenditure requests. Ensure accuracy of assumptions and accountability for attaining promised results.\nProvide weekly financial flashes with emphasis on action items necessary to keep or bring the facility back on track to meet financial goals. \nFormal four-quarter rolling forecast process is completed and submitted to corporate quarterly. Explain reasoning for significant changes from prior periods.\nPlan and develop the annual plant operating budgets based on current plant capabilities and desired cost, service and quality objectives.\nManage cycle count programs for all inventory including finished goods.\nSet product cost standards via annual cost roll. Make recommendations and focus plant management on products or product groups that need improvement.\nDirect any special assignments required to enhance plant performance.\nPersonal and personnel development of direct reports.\nQualifications\nQualifications:\nA Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required. MBA Preferred. 5+ years of practical experience, in a manufacturing operation is required, with focus in cost accounting.\nComputer skills with knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office software.\nSound knowledge and understanding of general accounting, cost accounting, purchasing, and payroll policies and procedures. \nSolid manufacturing based financial and operational knowledge.\nDemonstrated skills in operation planning and cost reduction.\nHands-on and detailed analysis skills.\nA comprehensive understanding and knowledge of a standard cost system and the corresponding budgeting process.\nExcellent analytical and auditing skills. 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