Plant Controller

Job ID: 515421

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

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At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority . We offer a complete benefits package to include:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Disability Pay

• Life Insurance

• Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary:

The Plant Controller performs general accounting duties and responsibilities. This position prepares and maintains the annual budget. The position directly supervises the accounting assistant and office assistant performing Accounts Payable (A/P) and payroll operations.

What you’ll be contributing:

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Assists in preparing the annual capital budget, and annual operating budget and reconciling actual capital expenditures throughout the year.
• Prepares production and cost reports monthly.
• Performs reconciliation of raw material, work in process and finished goods reports.
• Creates and transmit daily shipping report.
• Performs month-end closing by providing general ledger reconciliation and preparing journal entries and accruals.
• Provides accounting support for A/P and payroll systems.
• Supervises and reviews the entry and submission of wage and salary payroll
• Supervises and performs the review and approval of A/P invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Follows Sarbanes–Oxley Act (SOX) procedures as outlined by the PCW and maintains proper evidence as required by the PCW.
• Maintains plant equipment list, fixed asset list, licenses and titles of plant vehicles, and attendance records.
• Establishes, communicates, and assigns accounting and office assistant job responsibilities.
• Provides cost data to various departments.
• Performs month-end closing and reporting.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• 4 year/Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field is required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting, finance, business administration or closely related roles

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.

• Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skills.
• Ability to make decisions and to exercise sound judgment in arriving at a conclusion
• Ability to perform, organize and prioritize work independently
• Knowledge of plant office responsibilities including payroll processing and accounting procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office365 Excel and Word computer applications
• Ability to utilize various software programs to maintain accurate records and generate reports.
• Ability to regularly maintain confidential information with discretion
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives.
• Ability to refer to supervisor when in need of clarification or interpretation of the organizational policy.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.