Controller (Nylon Plant Controller)
Job Description
Site Controller Responsibilities:
- Analyze performance and financials for the site on a weekly, monthly and annual or ad hoc basis
- Identify risk & opportunities in achieving annual targets
- Use various information systems such as SAP, BW, BPC and Microsoft Office Suite to extract needed data and turn it into analyzed information, conclusions and recommendations
- Generate scorecards that drive improved performance
- Support and deliver key projects/initiatives with robust analysis, commercial insight and creative problem solving
- Advise business on key financial topics (cash management, tax, accounting, etc.)
- Manage guest contracts, ensuring maximum recovery from our Guest operations
- Identify and assess key value drivers, risks, and opportunities in order to maximize production levels
- Advise site leadership team and operations on financial impact of decisions and recommend best course of action based on knowledge and analysis
- Provide analytical expertise to analyze and assist in tracking of cost reduction activities, and capacity expansion/rationalization projects
- Lead a team of analyst to complete monthly closing activities, which include computing monthly standards, making journal entries, performing variance analysis, reconciling accounts
- Coordinate the site’s annual budgeting and planning process.
- Coordinate/participate in the operations forecasting process (production changes and material cost assumptions) and projected impact to the assigned manufacturing plants/business group
- Produce cost estimates of Capital projects, identify risks, exposures, and provide guidance on project agreements
- Support and deliver key projects/initiatives with robust analysis, commercial insight and creative problem solving
Site Controller Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree in a Technical area, Business, Finance or Accounting
- 10+ years of experience in business, accounting, financial planning with data analysis
- 5+ years of experience leading a finance team at a large and/or complex manufacturing site.
- Advanced analytical skills
- Proven skills with databased software and ERP packages such as SAP (experience desirable) or JD Edward, Hyperion, BPC or other.
- History in building performance relationships and partnering with those outside of accounting
- Ability to assimilate disparate information to develop detailed analysis and options
Meet The Recruiter
Molly Gutierrez, CPC
Direct Hire Recruiting Manager
I began my career with Burnett in 2012, shortly after graduating with a degree in hospitality. My passion for serving people naturally led me into recruiting, where I discovered how rewarding it is to connect top talent with the right opportunities.
Today, I lead our Accounting & Supply Chain Direct-Hire recruiting team while continuing to partner directly with clients and candidates. I specialize in placing Houston professionals across accounting, finance, and supply chain—ranging from staff-level talent to senior leadership and C-suite roles.
What I enjoy most is building lasting relationships and ensuring every placement is the right fit for both sides. My goal is always a true win-win: helping companies strengthen their teams and candidates achieve meaningful career growth.
Candidate Reviews
"Molly was very attentive and listened to what my needs and expectations were for finding a new job. She was friendly, supportive and very helpful the entire process. I would definitely work with her again in the future and would recommend her to others."
"Truthfully, I consulted with many staffing agencies but Molly with Burnett was far and away the most approachable, honest, and easiest to work with. There was a constant feedback loop from the first time we connected through starting my new position."
Client Testimonial:
"Molly at Burnett has been a strategic recruitment partner in assisting with successfully hiring specific accounting/ finance resources. She is incredibly responsive and understands our company culture. She consistently prioritizes new requests and presents candidates in a timely manner. Her dedication to the process and to her clients is impeccable. "
