Plant controller

Saint Gobain
Strongsville, OH

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_What’s the job?_

The incumbent will provide the Strongsville manufacturing plant, CertainTeed Architectural (CTA) group and corporate staff with operational and financial reports and analyses regarding plant operating results.- This position ensures that corporate and group financial procedures are followed and internal controls area in place.- The incumbent makes recommendations for profitability improvements and ensures that proper controls are utilized to protect the company’s assets.

_Responsible for:_

+ Prepare and record all necessary plant related journal entries

+ Managing the timely completion of the month-end financial close

+ Demonstrate awareness of all elements of a plant’s financial statements

+ Prepare all post closing plant financial analysis, performance reports and meaningful commentary

+ Prepare and coordinate the annual budget at the plant level

+ Lead and direct annual standard cost roll at plant for manufactured products

+ Prepare, maintain and analyze product and project costs

+ Maintain proper spending controls

+ Support the analytical needs of CTA Finance and other plant management staff

+ Partner with plant management to increase plant efficiency and profitability

+ Prepare analysis to understand the financial ramifications of current and proposed business actions

+ Identify issues and proactively initiate analyses / solutions to plant issues

+ Ensure compliance with SGC, CertainTeed and CTA policies, procedures and internal controls

+ Oversee and reconcile inventory cycle counts and annual physical inventory

+ Assist in preparation of capital appropriations requests and facilitate/monitor Capex project completions

+ Facilitate fixed asset capitalizations, transfers and retirements

+ Track cost reduction projects and maintain required reporting

+ Support Continuous Improvement initiatives

+ Analyze and reconcile plant related balance sheet accounts

+ Support external, internal and statutory audits

+ Travel and support to other sites may be required

+ Ad hoc analysis

+ Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance, CA, CMA, CGA or MBA preferable or equivalent, complementary work experience

+ Minimum 3 - 5 years of progressive cost accounting and analysis experience with a major manufacturing organization. A strong emphasis should be put on knowledge of management accounting, cost and inventory accounting, and IFRS

+ Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial results

+ Strong IT aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools and MS Excel and PowerPoint for analysis and presentations

+ Effective communication and presentation skills are required

+ Capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards

+ Ability to manage projects, work independently, and communicate effectively to all areas and levels of the location

+ Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships across plant and functional organizations.

+ Demonstrated customer service orientation

+ Experience with SAP an asset

+ Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization also an asset

Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products,-CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.

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A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.-

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state’s Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at [email protected] .

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

+ Health and Well-being – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

+ Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

+ Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

+ LiveWell Wellness Program

+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

+ Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

+ Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

+ 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

+ Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

+ Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

+ Accident Insurance

+ Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

+ Commuter Benefits

+ Group Legal

+ Identity Theft Protection

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ Pet Insurance and Discounts

+ Back-up Child and Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

+ Volunteer Day

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Posted 2025-10-18

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