Plant Finance Manager

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.

A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range

$108,900.00-$149,700.00 Annual

This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Plant Finance Manager is the most senior financial leader at the Cleburne, TX site and a key member of the site leadership team as well as the division finance team. This position also provides financial oversight and strategic support for our Fruita, CO and Ruston, LA locations.

This position reports to the Performance Materials Division Operations Finance Manager that is based in Defiance, OH.

This role requires the ability to analyze and interpret complex financial and operational data, leads efforts to identify cost reduction and productivity recommendations and partners with the plant leadership team to drive focus and ownership of cost and productivity efforts.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Identify appropriate performance-based metrics; drive ownership and organizational discipline to proactively monitor and optimize financial performance - act as partner to the plant manager to drive cost productivity initiatives.
• Manages and develops two finance analysts, one in Cleburne, TX and the other resides in our facility in Ruston, LA.
• Accurate monthly closing and reporting of financial results to plant manager, his staff and division personnel.
• Meaningful analysis of monthly operating results quantifying sources of variability, inflation, productivity, unusual items etc.
• Maintain internal controls and SOX compliance requirements
• Monthly forecast and annual budgeting process
• Financial evaluation of capital spending projects
• May be required to perform other related duties as assigned

What You Bring to the Team:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, which includes leadership responsibilities
• Proven ability to drive cost reduction and productivity initiatives and effectively enlist other's participation in change initiatives
• Proficient in the development and use of performance-based metrics, scorecards, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate/collaborate with suppliers and other third parties
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing/plant level accounting systems including payroll, APAY, inventory, general ledger etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of best practices for finance, manufacturing, and physical distribution
• Exposure to Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing and inventory management principles, certification or formal training preferred
• Working knowledge of SAP or ERP systems

Please Keep in Mind

If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.

Benefits

Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.

Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.

Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Our D&I council is composed of employees from locations across North American & Europe who meet regularly and work to promote and foster an environment of inclusion. Born from our D&I council is our network of employee resource groups (ERGs) that are focused on supporting diverse communities in the workplace. Review more about our diversity & inclusion initiatives on JM’s Career page.

Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.