Site Controller - Altavista, VA Plant

09 Aug 2024
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Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

Production areas that are clean, well-lit and temperature-controlled

Training and career development , with onboarding programs for new employees and tuition assistance

Financial security through competitive compensation, incentives and retirement plans

Health care and well-being programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness and occupational health programs, Medical Benefits start day 1

Vacation – 120 hours of accrued vacation (1st yr is prorated) + vacation buy program + 3 personal days + 10 paid holidays

Retiree Healthcare program

Robust 401(k) retirement savings with a generous company match

Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

A stable company with a record of strong financial performance and history of being actively involved in local communities

A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The OpportunityThis position works out of our Altavista, VA location in the Abbott Nutrition division. Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help them get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest lives.Altavista, Va. , is one of Abbott’s largest nutrition manufacturing plants equipped with advanced technology to ensure efficient production. Working here will make you feel like you’re part of a family that works together to make a difference and help nourish millions of families around the world.What You’ll Work On

The Controller is responsible for financial leadership in a plant with approx. 650 employees. The position’s functional responsibility influences Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering Capital Projects and Materials Management through budget decisions, financial training, financial recommendations, and general business guidance

The position is the financial point of contact with internal/external auditors

Interact with the DVP of ANSC Finance, Regional Manufacturing Controller (functional reporting) and the DVP of Manufacturing through presentations of financial plans /analyses /strategies and represents the plants position in these discussions

In conjunction with the Plant Manager, set the appropriate financial direction ensuring the proper reflection of financial results and forecasts

Facilitate proper reporting, analysis and follow-up monitoring of actual results across manufacturing organizations for the plant manufacturing operations group

Coordinate, consolidate and generally manage the development of Financial Plans for the plant including product standards and LBE’s (Latest Best Estimates).

Prepare annual cost standards, including existing and new products

Working in conjunction with Plant and Operations management, develop and implement financial and operational measurement tools focusing on continuous improvement

Accountable for the gathering, analyzing and interpreting accounting and financial data for the preparation and presentation of meaningful reports, and recommendations to both Plant and Division Management.

Assure compliance to GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, and Abbott policies and procedures.

Facilitate development and deployment of processes and tools to enable effective budget planning and monitoring across all organizations

Develop and deploy financial awareness and education programs to plant employees

You’ll be accountable for meeting our compliance standards including FDA, OSHA and Abbott policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors’ Degree: Accounting/Finance

Working knowledge of Accounting theory and generally accepted accounting principles.

Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting areas, cost accounting, planning and analysis and manufacturing systems is desirable.

Demonstrated leadership skills and Supervisory Experience

Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills.

Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business sense

Preferred Qualifications

Masters’ Degree/CPA: Preferred, not required.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Pre-Employment Inquiries and Citizenship | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (eeoc.gov) (https://www.eeoc.gov/pre-employment-inquiries-and-citizenship)Apply Now

Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Military/Veteran friendly Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott , and on Twitter @AbbottNews.The base pay for this position is $125,300.00 – $250,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.An Equal Opportunity EmployerAbbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com

Full-time
  • ID: #52275500
  • State: Virginia Altavista 24517 Altavista USA
  • City: Altavista
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2024-08-09
  • Deadline: 2024-10-09
  • Category: Et cetera
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