Plant Controller 580

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA EmployerResponsibility Level: Under general direction and in conformance with Corporate and Division Policies and procedures, directs the financial control and accounting activities of the plant to assure accurate and timely preparation, recording, transmissions, analysis and communication of data necessary to control operations and achieve objectives.  Provides technical guidance and direction in the operation and economical utilization of plant IT equipment.  Plans, develops necessary procedures; organizes and directs the plans accounting, financial control and data processing functions.  Directs, evaluates and approves the actions of subordinates.  Provides analysis, counsel, advise and recommendations to help plant management make operating decisions to reduce costs, improve profits and return on investment and to achieve goals and plans.  Initiates such audits as necessary to assure compliance with policies and procedures and to test the adequacy of systems uses to ensure the accuracy of reporting data and the security of plant assets. Typical Duties: Perform audits as required to ensure security of all plant assets.  Develops and monitors effectiveness of procedures to establish and maintain the integrity of financial and related operating data. Prepares annual budgets and cost projections, monthly forecasts and firm-ups.  Prepares or supervises preparation of all periodic financial control reports such as payroll analysis, raw material usage report, scrap accounting, etc.  Directs and coordinates the taking of physical inventories.  Analyzes reports for variance problems, particularly mid-year and year-end, physical to book inventory variations and takes correction action.  Establishes and maintains all plant level inventory accounting controls and develops special programs such as daily reporting on an exception basis to correct problem situations.  Advises and assists responsible line supervision to achieve desired results.  Assists corporate and divisional systems personnel in the implementation and continue reliability of plant IT systems.  Directs the scheduling and operation of remote data processing equipment.  Prepares requrests and recommendations for systems/programming changes to meet needs and conditions.  Analyzes plant operating costs in detail and recommends action to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment.   Performs special studies and analyses at request of plant or division management.  Supervises the preparation and distribution of hourly payrolls, including maintaining the required earnings and deductions records.   Responsible for fostering effective employees relations. Overtime is required to meet internal and external customer requirements. Performs any other duties as assigned.NOTE:  This is a general overview of the job duties, not a complete list of essential job functions. EDUCATION PREFERRED:  Minimum Bachelors Degree in Accounting   EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Three to five years as plant Controller.