Job Opportunity

Site Controller, Addyston

Addyston, Ohio, United States

INEOS Styrolution America LLC

Our Company: 

• The global leader in styrenics: No. 1 leader in styrenics with a focus on Styrene Monomer, Polystyrene, Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene Standard and Styrenic Specialties
• Employees: 3,600 worldwide
• Production sites: 20 manufacturing sites in 10 countries
• Customer base: Customers in 106 countries
• Sales: 6 billion EUR in 2021

Safety remains and always will be our number one priority at INEOS. Our US locations are following the INEOS Covid protocols for new hires as a condition of employment:  

• Candidates must be fully vaccinated prior to start date, and
• Provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination, or
• Willingness to obtain the vaccine before hire date and must be fully vaccinated prior to commencement of employment

The Position: Site Controller, Addyston -This position leads all aspects of the financial systems for the Addyston, OH, USA manufacturing site in the Americas Region.  This role leads the financial processes of the site to ensure the site has clear visibility of its cost structure, provides transparent decision-making support, supports efforts to reduce complexity at the site, and is a trusted professional ensuring financial controls and internal financial policies and procedures are followed. This role provides leadership in a matrix organization reporting to the Operational Controller - AMERICAS.

What you will do:

• Represent the finance and controlling function as a member of the Site Leadership Team
  • Assist site management to establish and document the negotiations that are required, through contracts, licenses, projects, etc., in such a way as to ensure compliance with INEOS Styrolution policies or current legislation.
  • Provide advisory & support services for Site Service Legal Agreements; act as contract administrator of SOLENIS agreements.
  • Provide technical expertise and guidance for both internal policies and external reporting requirements (IFRS & local GAAP) as necessary
  • Responsible for implementation and compliance monitoring of approved accounting policies and procedures to ensure adequate protection of the company’s assets.
  • Provide technical guidance regarding ERP cross functional relationships to enhance business and reporting processes
• Responsible for and provides coordination for the site controlling area including:
  • Prepare and analyze financial reports, and present fixed & variable cost to the managers of the site
  • Provide monthly updates on spending patterns, variance to budget and forecast, and other Key Financial Performance Indictors (KPIs)
  • Maintain weekly flash report of fixed cost center expenses
  • Coordinate the site forecast and budget preparation (variable and fixed cost)
  • Analyze and report on ERP variances (spending, idle, usage and price variances)
  • Ensure monthly closure and reconciliation of all site balance sheet accounts and maintains the calculations and information necessary to determine the appropriate amounts in these accounts.
  • Prepare and submit various government reports.
  • Track fixed cost project expenses
  • Validate inventory cycle counts on a monthly basis
  • Monthly support to logistic team to ensure proper consumptions of packaging (re-packaging) and other materials as cylinders, totes etc.
  • Annual review of the material purchases to suppliers to accomplish tax requirements includes COGS report generation and validation
  • Control and audit (random) the material that goes out of the plant, assets and non-asset.  Authorization of material with no return to the site and support to the disposal of assets
  • Ensure proper product costing of all materials on a monthly and annual basis
• Maintain financial review requirements for all capital projects per the Delegation of Authority (DoA) as part of the local Capital Decision Boards
• Coordinate the preparation and validation of Site Service Level Agreements (SLA) for internal and external services.
• Support Audit requirements at the local level from all sources: Internal Audit, External Audit, State Tax Audit

What you will bring:

Level of education & knowledge:

• Bachelors/Undergraduate Degree in Accounting or Finance. An advanced degree, MBA, or CPA is highly desirable

Experience in general:

• 8+ years of progressive operations finance experience, including experience as a plant controller, Chemical Industry preferred
• Experience with multisite plants

Technical skills:

• Expertise in SAP financial modules (FI & CO), and a detailed understanding of the integration with other modules
• Demonstrated experience with cost accounting/reporting, IFRS/GAAP, Supply Chain, Planning and Forecasting
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office Products: Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Working knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and ability to interpret and apply company policies and procedures.

The Location: This opportunity is located in Addyston, Ohio, only 20 minutes from Cincinnati.

What we offer to you: 

• Competitive salaries, performance-related pay, and bonuses.
• A comprehensive benefits package with low premiums including health, short term disability, and life and accidental death insurance plans
• Retirement savings with company match + contributions
• Fitness and tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work environment
• Career development and progression

We are INEOS Styrolution because:

It does not matter where you come from, who you are or how you see yourself. We have an inclusive approach that is open and transparent and welcomes talent first and foremost. At INEOS, we believe a diverse business provides the right platform for open and innovative thinking, and that’s where the best ideas come from. We are an equal opportunity employer and champion diversity.

• We are committed to the safety and personal well-being of all our employees
• We offer a positive learning environment and support career growth
• We produce materials that are necessary for our daily lives
• We contribute and donate to the communities in which we operate
• We are determined to deliver circular, low-carbon styrenics that are safe and sustainable

We are excited to hear from you and share more about our organization.

All the best,

The INEOS Styrolution Talent Team

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