Plant controller

Saint Gobain
Jackson, MI
Job Summary

_Why do we need you?_

This position is primarily responsible for providing financial expertise and analysis support to our Jackson, MI facility.

The plant controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial close, standard costing and financial reporting for the location.- This position should be the go-to individual with plant management to ensure the financial health of the location and assist in managing: inventory levels, cost reduction, capital and spending.- This position also works closely with plant management to ensure proper internal controls are in place in alignment with Saint Gobain requirements.

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Responsibilities

+ Manage the timely completion of the month-end financial close

+ Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements

+ Prepare all post-closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary

+ Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level.

+ Prepare, maintain and analyze product standard costs

+ Support the analytical needs of the Regional Controller and other financial management

+ Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability

+ Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions

+ Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions to plant issues

+ Ensure compliance with SGC and SPG policies and procedures

+ Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory

+ Assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests

+ Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting

+ Ad hoc analysis

+ Support six sigma by verifying results and work with plant management on new projects.

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA, CMA, or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience

+ Minimum 7 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization and a minimum of 2 years at a supervisor level. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and GAAP

+ Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results

+ Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations

+ Excellent communication and presentation skills are required

+ Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards

+ Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.

+ Demonstrated client service orientation

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products,-CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

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A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.-

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] .

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

+ Health and Well-being – 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 and Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

+ Volunteer Day
Posted 2025-10-09

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