Plant Controller (Millwood) Job

Primary location: Millwood, West Virginia 
Relocation offered: Yes 
Employment status: Full-Time 
Travel: <10% 
Non-compete: No 

The estimated base salary range for this role is $74,180 to $126,840 per year.  
Individual pay is based upon location, skills and expertise, experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong?

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrong's future. We are a large company with a local feel, where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

 By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package, you will receive:

• A benefits package including: medical, dental, prescription drug, life insurance, 401k match, long-term disability coverage, vacation and sick time, and many more. 
• Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
• A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each other's strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results. 

Reporting to the Director Finance Mineral Fiber and under the general direction of the Millwood Plant Manager, this position is accountable for the consolidated summary and reporting of the plant's production and financial performance based on standard costs and budgets.  The incumbent also provides analysis and consultation on the financial impact of current results as well as projected actions. This person will be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team. 

What's in it for you!

• Be a Business Leader
• Working within a collaborative and supportive team
• Growth and development within AWI

What you'll do

• Participates and helps lead the plant safety system with the Millwood Leadership Team
• Manages inventory control and reconciliation, including reviewing or auditing the adherence to cycle count procedures and leading the annual physical inventory/fixed asset control. 
• Prepares detailed monthly forecasts for the full year based upon production drivers and key performance metrics at the facility. 
• Analyzes plant operating results, interprets results and recommends a plan of action to improve financial performance.
• Performs all the month-end financial closing responsibilities and reporting.
• Leads regular cost review meetings to update plant organization on trends, opportunities, and needs. Provides clarity to the leadership team on financial results.  
• Ensures plant conformance to corporate property accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensures the integrity of and accurate valuation of the plant's assets.
• Leads and develops the annual plant budget, including developing standards and updating the standards and period expense budgets in SAP.
• Prepares and coordinates a variety of special studies as needed on process improvement opportunities, capital appropriations, hoshin calendar, monthly policy deployment, etc.
• Manages implementation of Plant Internal Control procedures and guidance to plant personnel on the preparation of Plant Practices & Procedures.
• Generates or quantifies cost savings opportunities and supports the plant management team in the implementation of Lean or cost reduction initiatives.
• Assists with the capital process including review of capital project requests, identifying obsolescence and project expenses, preparing financial justifications and ensuring timely creation of assets in SAP.

What will make you successful

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving (8-Step preferred) and organizational skills.
• Capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to share knowledge effectively at appropriate levels of the organization.
• Customer-focused with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering accurate, quality results in a timely, consistent, and professional manner.
• Solid interpersonal and team-building skills including the ability to interact comfortably and respectfully with all levels of plant and corporate personnel.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Proficiency with SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
•  Minimum of 2 years directly related experience required. 
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or public/corporate accounting preferred.
• Experience in standard costing, cost accounting, inventory control, monthly closing and reporting/analysis preferred.  

What will make you stand out

• CMA, CPA or other professional certification

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries?

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is a leader in the design and manufacture of innovative commercial and residential ceiling, wall and suspension system solutions in the Americas. With approximately $1B in revenue, AWI has about 2,800 employees and a manufacturing network of fifteen facilities in North America.

At home, at work, in healthcare facilities, classrooms, stores, or restaurants, we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort, save time, improve building efficiency and overall performance, and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 150 years, we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then, and it sets us apart now, along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people we're here to serve - our customers, our shareholders, our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable ceiling solutions, with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live, work, learn, heal and play. It's an exciting, rewarding business to be in, and we're committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

"Bringing our Purpose to Life" - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.

We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable, innovative solutions for spaces where we live, work, learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Millwood WV)

Our Millwood plant in West Virginia is one of fifteen Armstrong plants in North America. The city of Millwood runs along the Ohio River about 50 miles north of Charleston, WV.  The area offers an abundance of festivals, cultural events, scenic train rides, golf courses, shopping, and unique dining.  Millwood residents savor the spectacular mountain views, waterfalls, pristine lakes, rushing rivers, and scenic parks for hiking, biking and camping.

 Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse, purpose-driven workforce.  As part of our dedication to diversity, AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race, sex, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisition and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!