Plant Controller

The Plant Controller works as a strategic business partner with site management to manage business in accordance with laws and regulations related to General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). This key position is responsible for a broad range of accounting and finance functions.

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovationdriving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the worlds largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD locomotives that ride them, the companys products are in operation across more than 100 countriespowering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of railthey are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Perform month end accounting closing tasks and reconciliation;
• Budget and forecasting duties for assigned area;
• Prepare, present and analyze financials;
• Produce timely and accurate financial statements;
• Review and analyze open receivables for assigned area;
• Accounts payable and receivable processing;
• Assist operations in preparation of financials as needed;
• Monthly, quarterly and annual duties such as backlog, revenue reporting, etc.;
• Process and manage customer invoicing for assigned area.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:
• May be responsible for capital expenditures, inventory control and product costing;
• Ensure compliance with SOX;
• Supervise staff members.

Education / Training

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; Masters degree preferred;
• CPA or CMA certification preferred or ability to obtain certification within one year in the role.

Qualifications and Experience

• 5+ years of experience in an accounting leadership role;
• Cost accounting knowledge and experience;
• Ability to work with internal and external customers at all levels;
• Experience presenting accounting and financial information;
• Expert knowledge and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems;
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP);
• Experience and ability to lead and direct the work of others;
• Experience working in a manufacturing, accounting environment;
• Strong analytical, problem-solving.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and
walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required;
• Motion Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated
with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking,
etc. in cases where Safety investigations require them;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment Position may involve occasional work in a non-temperature-controlled facility.
Position will require occasional visits to industrial environment, including potential for noise (85+
decibels), frequent exposure to cold and temperature changes, exposure to hazardous materials, heavy
equipment, high levels of dust, and other hazardous working conditions. May be required to remain for
long periods of time in hazardous work environments to investigate and mitigate accidents/incidents;
• Emotional Demands Responsible for audits and reporting. Requires interpersonal skills and
communication;
• Safety Position required to follow all safety guidelines and requirements.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.