Job Abstract

With over 10,000 employees and more than a dozen brands, American Woodmark is one of the nation’s largest cabinet manufacturers. By partnering with major home centers, builders, and dealers, we spark the imagination of homeowners and designers and bring their vision to life. Across our service and distribution centers, our corporate office and manufacturing facilities, you’ll always find the same commitment to customer satisfaction, integrity, teamwork, and excellence.

We are on a journey to encourage an inclusive Woodmark and are taking meaningful actions to promote diverse representation across every part of the business. Together, every team member contributes to making American Woodmark a place where people can express who they are through what they do.

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Plant Controller will ensure the integrity of the location's finances and reporting, provide financial technical expertise, and serve as the financial business partner to plant leadership.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to excel at the essential functions assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of financial management or analytical experience; Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Background with internal controls, SOX, and public company experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing flows, continuous improvement practices, and process analysis preferred.
• JDE or Oracle experience is a plus.
• Supervisory experience a plus.
  
  

Skills

• Financial data analysis and correlation to the operation
• Project Management, Planning, Organization & Time Management
• Microsoft Office Suite

Education

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or Business or related discipline
• Advanced degree or accounting/finance certification is a plus.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or continuous improvement is a plus.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide financial ownership of the operation in all aspects including the financial control environment, analysis for key decisions, and accurate reporting.
• Act as the liaison between plant operations and corporate finance to help all parties understand the performance and compliance status of the operation. Support and coordinate efforts to drive best practices in all financial matters.
• Ensure the integrity of all financial reporting and safeguarding of all assets. Test current controls and identify weaknesses in order to strengthen the financial control environment. Work with internal and external auditors with information needed to perform audit work.
• Develop appropriate facility and departmental measurement systems that enable the plant management team to track and measure performance. Identify actions to drive better results.
• Prepare plant forecasts and the annual budget in line with corporate targets and expectations. Identify any risks and opportunities throughout each month.
• Help to prepare capital expenditure requests, track expenditures against approval, and conduct post-completion audits. Manage administration of assets including establishment, verification, and disposition.
• Direct the monthly close process by reviewing all GL balances and significant variances. Ensure all account balances are accurately stated. Communicate financial results to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Contribute to the success of the organization by performing tasks as requested by the Group Controller and/or Director. Work with teams inside and outside of the operation to deliver the goals of the team charter.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: May supervise salaried employees in the assigned department and/or departments. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of any direct reports. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employee; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

SCOPE & EXPECTATIONS:

• Requires work on and around the manufacturing floor.
• Reports to: Group Controller or Plant Director
• Travel Requirements: Travel is typically required to plants in regional areas on a regular basis (if applicable). Outside of the regional area, travel is required to the corporate office and possibly other manufacturing facilities (US & Mexico) a few times a year. Travel does not typically exceed 10%.
• The recruitment process may consist of any combination of phone, video and in-person interviews.
• Offers may be contingent upon successful completion of Background Check, Drug Screen, Physical Examination and/or potential Motor Vehicle Check.

BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Competitive Compensation
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick Days
• 401(k) Match
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance when available

AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The American Woodmark Corporation does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, military and veteran status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy, or any other legally protected characteristic; and it will comply with all applicable state discrimination laws. No person will be denied employment solely because of a disability, provided that the person can perform the essential functions of the position for which the person has applied, either with or without reasonable accommodations.