Assistant Plant Controller

Assistant Plant Controller

The Assistant Plant Controller role ensures that plant financial information is accurate and timely, that reports are consistent with general accounting principles, and that transactions are compliant with internal and external controls, including SOX. Incumbent participates in the plant department budgeting process, including efficiency monitoring.

You will:

• Prepare and provide accurate and timely financial reports to management
• Ensure all transactions are fiscally responsible and comply with all company and local/state/federal regulations
• Manage yearbook billing function within Clarksville plant and oversee remote Billing locations. Manage and develop staff members
• Develop annual plan and quarterly forecasts
• Assist purchasing function for the location
• Supervisory responsibilities include:
• Participate in decisions related to the selection, promotion, transfer, pay and discipline of assigned personnel.
• Clearly communicate job duties and responsibilities to enable individuals to proceed with certainty in the performance of their positions.
• Monitor the work performance of assigned personnel on a continual basis; conduct effective performance reviews; take corrective action whenever necessary and, where necessary, work with HR Generalists to establish performance improvement plans.
• Support the development of assigned personnel's skills and abilities, and demonstrate by personal example the desired standards of conduct (Jostens values) and work performance.
• Identify and resolve skill gaps and succession issues.
• Administer Company policies with regard to discipline, absenteeism, etc., in a fair and equitable manner, and fully document all incidents and actions taken.
• Involve assigned HR Generalist on compliance issues such as pay equity, equal opportunity in hiring and promotions, and proper procedures for hiring, terminations, lay-offs, etc.

You have:

• Financial accounting degree from accredited four-year institution
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
• Excellent mathematical and analytical abilities
• Ability to meet deadlines, handle confidential data appropriately, and deal with multiple projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Access, and Accounting tools
• Prefer Management/Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

Love where you work:

• We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health, dental, vision, coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance, pet insurance, flexible spending account, amongst many more.
• We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting, so you can start saving for retirement right away.
• We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents, you will receive 13 vacation days, 8 paid sick leave, 8 company paid holidays, and family paid leave.
• We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.

About Us: Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean.