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Description:
The Mission Plant Controller provides financial leadership to the Mission Plant including warehouse locations. This position reports directly to the Mission plant leader with dotted line reporting to the Components manufacturing financial leader to drive results. The Plant Controller is responsible for maintaining a controls environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes Oxley. The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management. The position is an important part of the financial talent pipeline and serves as a feeder for larger plants as well as corporate roles (i.e. Mfg Financial Leader, Segment Analyst, etc.).
The Mission Plant Controller provides financial leadership to the Mission Plant including warehouse locations. This position reports directly to the Mission plant leader with dotted line reporting to the Components manufacturing financial leader to drive results. The Plant Controller is responsible for maintaining a controls environment that complies with the Company’s internal control policies and Sarbanes Oxley. The Plant Controller is expected to be a dynamic leader on the plant leadership team by contributing to all areas of plant management. The position is an important part of the financial talent pipeline and serves as a feeder for larger plants as well as corporate roles (i.e. Mfg Financial Leader, Segment Analyst, etc.).
Responsibilities:
1. Operations planning
Participates in the development of operational objectives for the plant that are aligned to Corporate and Division strategic objectives
Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value are optimized.
Metrics
Operating rhythm and cadence in place and being followed
Operations plans executed
Process expectations and timing
2. Financial and Operational Controls
Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including; data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies and governmental regulations (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.)
Drives a robust representation letter process that provides assurance and visibility to a sound internal control environment.
Leads the Continuous Sign-off process to ensure that accountability for internal controls is clear and that processes are documented.
Metrics
Controls performance ratings
Audit ratings
3. Reporting and Analysis
Leads financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes
Prepares and delivers the plant financial forecasts and projections
Monitors the plant’s monthly closing process in conjunction with the Accounting team
Communicates results effectively to management and non-financial personnel
Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast
Provides risk analysis for contingency planning
Metrics
Timely and accurate Closing process
Forecast accuracy and timeliness
Balance Sheet Integrity
4. Driving plant profitability
Leads actions in line with achieving targets, mitigating risk and prioritizing resource needs
Leads proactive development of contingency plans, productivity improvement and corrective actions to ensure facility financial results and shareholder value are optimized
Provides insightful and competitive analytics that anticipate change and drive decision making
Provides investment analysis
Assists in contract evaluation and negotiation
Educates plant personnel on key performance metrics
Metrics
Key performance indicators
Productivity against plan
Financial performance against plan
Return on capital
Results of capital projects
5. Cross-functional leadership and team contribution
Works across organization boundaries and all levels of the company to achieve plant, division, and corporate objectives
Shares best practices across division, i.e, process improvements, financial modeling, and procedure changes
Aligns teams and resources to solve problems and drive results
Provides support to team members at plant, segment, and corporate level
6. Leading and developing talent
Creates an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management, talent evaluation systems and utilization of people.
Acts as a resource to the non-financial leaders of the business providing education and training on the key principles of Finance
Invests in the growth and development of identified talent in their organization.
Ensures succession plans are executed for focus roles
Examples
Rate of turnover
Rate of turnover for poor and marginal performers
Talent additions through external recruiting
Number of turnovers of high performance and high growth talent
Talent developed and promoted under their leadership
7. Plant process and administrative leadership
Leads controls process/compliance at third-party logistics warehouses and observes inventory counts as needed
Assigns resources and provides support and direction
Monitors and holds self and others accountable for safety
Ensures delegation and successful completion of site security functions such as; managing/implementing OC security standards; quarterly assessments of security equipment; site contact for security audits and visits
Job Requirements
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline required
Providing leadership to teams within a manufacturing organization – such as leading operations planning, savings, forecasting
Delivering continuous improvement.
Demonstrated high growth in previous experience
Participating in the development of strategic plans
Negotiating, developing, and evaluating customer and supplier contracts
Attracting, developing and retaining outstanding talent—growing talent and succession planning.
Operating in a range of economic conditions, i.e., expansion, contraction, stable economic conditions—forecasting, scenario planning, risk analysis and contingency development.
Knowledge and Skills:
Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability, knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing costing principles – understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics
Demonstrated ability to teach and communicate clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs – effectively develops business cases and enrolls leaders to take appropriate action
Demonstrated ability to develop deep knowledge of customers, competition, and market and uses this information to drive customer and product profitability
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directions
Broad operating style, ability to adapt across cultures, environments, and styles.
Forward thinking leadership abilities, including ability to motivate, lead by example, and encourage teamwork and effective communication.
Makes decisions and commits to action with appropriate information, weighing and managing risk
Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards
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About Owens Corning
Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our three integrated businesses – Composites, Insulation, and Roofing – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with approximately 20,000 employees in 33 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2021 sales of $8.5 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.
Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.
