Adept Life Sciences Hiring for Plant Controller Job at Gilbert, AZ Full Time

Adept Life Sciences is a leading manufacturer of dietary supplements for leading national and global nutritional brands. Our high-quality standards and superior innovation have attracted many leading supplement brands and driven rapid growth. Our state-of-the-art, environmentally friendly facilities in Gilbert, Arizona, exceeds cGMP standards and are two of the finest in the country. We are a family owned and operated company with a focus on creating a great company culture for our team members.

The Plant Controller will drive the day-to-day accounting processes, internal controls, job costing, and financial reporting for the company and its stakeholders. As a member of our small leadership team, this person must possess strong organization, analytical, technology and communication skills. This person must have the ability to work well with the management team involving internal cost accounting, management reporting, financial accounting, administrative matters, and cycle count/inventory.

Technical Responsibilities:

Oversee the accounting related to manufacturing in compliance with U.S. GAAP

Manage the daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting functions including monthly financial statement presentation, annual budget preparation, lead the cycle counting and physical inventories, and coordinating year-end audit activities

Responsible for review of transaction and costing accuracy across all database functions and menus

Conduct ongoing audit of transactional and master records for validity, workflow qualifications and cost impact

Provide business analysis, forecasting and budgeting for the manufacturing organization Responsible for making recommendations for financial and operational improvements

Responsible for developing and analyzing cost-of-goods information

Performing periodic costing studies on products/equipment

Ensure that production Work Orders by product SKUs are fully burdened with appropriate costs in compliance with corporate cost model, and the regular investigation, resolution and reporting of actual-to-standard variances

Maintain and make recommendations to improve our system of internal accounting controls as they relate to inventory and manufacturing

Work within ERP system and lead efforts to recommend and implement any expansions or changes to this system

Responsible for developing ERP and process training curriculum, assessing where gaps exist and conducting training for ongoing continuous improvement

Responsible for ongoing continuous improvement of accounting and administrative functions

Analyst Responsibilities:

Process improvements using Lean tools; As-is & To-Be flowcharting

Querying data from SQL databases to improve visibility of data for various company stakeholders

Project management includes creating project plans using PM software, monitor progress, and report results

Assist in efforts to implement a new ERP system (DEACOM)

Management Responsibilities:

Form strong working relationships and become a trusted adviser to the Operations team

Provide leadership and direction, developing workload assignments, monitoring activities, training, and motivating staff to perform at highest level

Responsible for documentation of processes, systems, internal controls, and reviews against ‘Best Practices’ for operations, warehousing, distribution, and administration

Passionate about coaching and training the team; effective at setting individual and team goals which help develop team member

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Accounting/Finance or similar

• Experience in a process manufacturing environment with specific experience in cost accounting is required

• Understanding of U.S. GAAP as it applies to a manufacturing environment is required

• Knowledge of accounting statements and financial reporting experience in a ERP environment is strongly encouraged

• Excellent analytic skills; highly proficient in pulling information from SQL databases. Excel-based modeling with strong computer skills are also required

• Ability to operate both strategically (big picture) and operationally (small picture) is expected

• Must interact well in a team environment and demonstrate interpersonal relations by displaying a positive customer service attitude

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation for this position?

Work Location: One location