Assistant Site Controller

801 N Xanthus Tulsa Oklahoma 74110-4949

Why 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.

Essential Functions:

• This position reports to the Site Controller with dotted-line responsibilities to the Sr. Plant Manager. The position has no direct reports
• 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 Sr. Plant Manager and site operational staff
• Administer policies and procedures supporting the Sr. Plant 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, if necessary
• Maintain current knowledge of organizational policies 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

Other Important Details about the Role:

• Strong cost accounting skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to effectively analyze standard to actual cost information
• Highly motivated and self-directed worker with the ability to work independently within the context of a complex matrix organization

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
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience in cost accounting and inventory reporting and analysis
• 2+ years of general ledger accounting experience including account reconciliations, journal entries, and a basic understanding of internal controls
• Strong analytical, thinking and reasoning skills
• Detail and goal oriented
• Strong initiative and ability to make decisions, take action and solve problems
• High proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications with advanced Excel and Power Point skills

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of accounting software and manufacturing ERP (IFS)
• Certification (MBA, CPA, CIA, etc.)

Working Environment and Physical Efforts:

Work is typically performed in an office setting; however, incumbent may be required to go into the production or shipping/receiving areas. The incumbent is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, as well as talk and listen on the phone and in person conversations or meetings. Environment is fast paced and demanding most of the time. Travel as needed less than 5-10%.

In addition, incumbent is frequently 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 stand and walk when moving about the office. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds in working with large files, binders, and boxes of paper. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Incumbent will also be exposed to production facilities where specific PPE will be required such as hand, hearing, foot, eye, and head protection. There will also be frequent exposure to outside elements for short periods of time. Being outside will also expose them to material handling equipment such as forklifts, straddle trucks, and shag trucks. 

Benefits

Valmont 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 more

Valmont 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 [email protected].

2024-10-04