Site Controller

Company: Valmont Industries, Inc.
Location: Birmingham
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

4200 Jefferson Ave SW Birmingham Alabama 35221Why Valmont -We're Here to Move the World Forward.Valmont impacts millions of people around the world every day, yet they might not realize the many ways. Our technology is helping feed the growing population, supplying the world with more reliable energy and access to renewables, enhancing connectivity in remote and urban locations to create a sustainable future and so much more. Simply put, Valmont is advancing agricultural productivity and reimagining vital infrastructure to make life better.Join a Fortune 1000 company that respects hard work, honors diversity and invests in our employees as we focus on creating the world of tomorrow, today. We are the modern workforce. Are you ready to move the world forward? Apply now.A Brief Summary of This Position:
This position is accountable for the analysis and reporting of site financial data including sales, cost of sales, margin analysis, inventory valuation and reconciliation, manufacturing performance, manufacturing variances, income statements, balance sheets, operational variances, capital expenditures, forecast/planning and special projects. - The individual is expected to prepare and analyze the site's financial annual operating plan, as well as develop, review and maintain control procedures regarding financial and operational controls of the business unit and prepare/review monthly general ledger account reconciliations. This position will support both the Tuscaloosa and Walpar (Birmingham) facilities.
Essential Functions:
--- - - - - - - - - This role requires up to 3% travel domestically, including overnight stays
--- - - - - - - - - Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies
--- - - - - - - - - Assist in preparing, implementing, and monitoring the Annual Operating Plan and various financial reports/statistics to ensure adherence to short- and long-range financial goals. - Monitor performance to plan throughout the year and communicate variances to General Manager and site operational staff
--- - - - - - - - - Administer policies and procedures supporting the General Manager and operational staff to ensure maximum productivity and throughput, reduce operating cost, support Lean activities and ensure the safest possible plant operations
--- - - - - - - - - Determine proper handling of financial transactions and approve transactions in accordance with company policies and procedures
--- - - - - - - - - Oversees monthly Accounting close activities in accordance with established procedures to ensure timely completion and accurate information
--- - - - - - - - - Monitor facility's profitability, margins, A/R, inventory transactions while identifying problems and potential problems and offer solutions to resolve issues
--- - - - - - - - - Perform statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes to site performance and present findings
--- - - - - - - - - Incumbent must be able to effectively communicate with employees, outside vendors and agencies on a daily basis, if necessary
--- - - - - - - - - Supervise employees performing accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll, and account reconciliation duties
--- - - - - - - - - Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and monitor compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
--- - - - - - - - - Conduct or coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements and statutes
--- - - - - - - - - Monitor Risk and Control Effectiveness - Conduct sufficient risk monitoring to regularly assess the ongoing effectiveness of the internal control design to implement improvements in a complete and timely manner
--- - - - - - - - - Enforce Accountability - Hold yourself and others accountable for maintaining an ethical and competent work environment through example setting, reporting, and resolution of any ineffective control or unethical conduct
--- - - - - - - - - Provide direction and assistance to other organizational units regarding accounting and budgeting policies and procedures, and efficient control and utilization of financial resources
--- - - - - - - - - Monitor procedures for systematic retention, protection, retrieval, transfer and disposal of records

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):
--- - - - - - - - - Preferred Bachelor's with 6+ years relevant experience or Associates Degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
--- - - - - - - - - Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
--- - - - - - - - - Strong analytical, thinking and reasoning skills
--- - - - - - - - - Detail and goal oriented
--- - - - - - - - - Strong initiative and ability to make decisions, take action and solve problems
--- - - - - - - - - Leadership abilities to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
--- - - - - - - - - Sound judgement skills
--- - - - - - - - - Responsible - ability to hold oneself accountable or answerable for one's conduct
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
--- - - - - - - - - Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance
--- - - - - - - - - CPA
--- - - - - - - - - 2-4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
--- - - - - - - - - Working knowledge of Accounting software and manufacturing ERP (SAGE 100, IFS)

Working Environment and Physical Efforts: Work is typically performed in an office setting. - The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in personal conversations or meetings. - - - Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. - The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms while working in the office with various files and forms and while working on the computer. - The employee is occasionally required to move about the office. - Incumbent must utilize proper ergonomic safeguards such as monitor height and positions, keyboard location and height and proper wrists rests. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds in working with large files, binders, and computer equipment. - Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
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BenefitsValmont offers employees and their families a comprehensive Total Wellbeing benefit package to ensure their individual and family's overall wellness needs are met. Some offerings are dependent upon the role, work schedule, or location and can include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
• Work Life Support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
• Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and moreValmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. -Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.If you have a disability and require any assistance in filling out the application for employment email EEOCompliance@Valmont.com.

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