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About the Role

Novelis North America (NNA) is seeking a Plant Controller to join the leadership team at its Oswego facility. This role manages plant controlling and internal controls, ensuring accurate financial results and providing essential information for business decisions. Responsibilities include forecasting, managing operational expenses, and overseeing capital project spend. The position reports to the Region Operations Controller.

Responsibilities

Act as a key member of the plant management team, guiding non-financial personnel.
Prepare and record monthly accounting entries and perform reconciliations to meet closing deadlines accurately.
Generate plant financial reports, including monthly summaries for regional reporting and spending analysis for plant management.
Prepare quarterly reports for corporate accounting.
Develop and manage the plant's annual plan and quarterly forecasts.
Monitor and report capital expenditures to plant and regional management.
Oversee and coordinate accounting functions for sustaining and strategic capital projects, including financial justification preparation.
Perform monthly and ad hoc variance analysis to identify financial performance improvement opportunities and discuss findings with senior management.
Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement projects and integrated planning cycles.
Ensure periodic fixed asset verification and maintain proper documentation.
Periodically review internal processes for improvements in timeliness, accuracy, and efficiency, automating where feasible.
Identify growth opportunities or training needs for staff development.
Promote Novelis cultural beliefs: Be Open, Build Trust, Say Anything, Be Authentic.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 8 years of experience, with at least 3 years in management.
Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform work accurately and independently.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex policies and guidelines.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
Excellent verbal, math, and writing skills.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Skills

SAP experience is a plus.
Oracle experience is a plus.
OneStream experience is a plus.
Master’s degree is a plus.
CPA/CMA is a plus.

Location

Oswego, New York

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

8 years of experience
3 years of management experience

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Salary/Compensations

$120,000 per year

Benefits

Participation in a short-term incentive plan (Annual Incentive Plan - AIP or Plant Performance incentive - PPI).
Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support.
Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 for mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance.
Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs.
Diabetes Management Program.
Pet insurance.
Identity Theft Protection.
PerkSpot Discount Program.
Tuition assistance and career development programs.

About the Company

Novelis is a global leader in aluminum recycling and rolling, providing sustainable aluminum solutions.
Driven by the purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, Novelis collaborates with customers in aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging, and specialty markets.
Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis operates 32 facilities across 4 continents with approximately 13,000 employees.

Equal Opportunity

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants.
All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoffs, recalls, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, and training are without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local laws.