Plant Controller (59728)

About LSB

LSB is committed to playing a leadership role in the production of low and no carbon products that build, feed and power the world. The LSB team is dedicated to building a culture of excellence in customer experiences as we deliver essential products across the agricultural and industrial end markets and, in the future, the energy markets. Join our team and help us develop innovative solutions that will improve the quality of life for current and future generations. Learn more about LSB at www.lsbindustries.com.

Job Summary:

The Plant Controller serves as the primary financial leader and business partner for the assigned manufacturing facility, reporting to the Corporate Assistant Controller. This role provides financial oversight and governance for all plant accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") and corporate policies, and actionable financial analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Plant Financial Leadership and Accounting Oversight

• Serve as a key financial business partner to the Plant General Manager and plant leadership team, providing financial analysis, operational insights, and recommendations to support plant performance and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee all plant accounting activities, including month-end and year-end close processes, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial and operational reporting to plant and corporate management, including the preparation and review of cost statements, management reports, and related analyses.
• Lead monthly cost and performance review meetings, analyzing actual results compared to budget, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, and support compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities, address control deficiencies, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Serve as a key financial resource for both Corporate Finance and local plant management.

Cost Accounting, Capital Management, and Operational Support

• Oversee plant cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, monthly costing activities, and reconciliation of inventory through production reporting systems.
• Manage accounting and reporting related to capital expenditures, maintenance spending, and planned or unplanned turnaround activities.
• Partner closely with Operations, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to monitor capital projects, ensure appropriate capitalization and retirement of assets, and maintain accurate project accounting.
• Ensure accurate fixed asset accounting, including asset additions, transfers, disposals, and periodic reviews.
• Support plant initiatives by evaluating financial impacts and providing recommendations that improve profitability, productivity, and decision-making.

Budgeting, Forecasting and Financial Analysis

• Lead the annual budget process for the plant in collaboration with plant leadership, FP&A, and Corporate Finance.
• Prepare and update periodic forecasts and provide analysis of variances from budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Analyze financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for cost optimization and performance improvement.
• Support ad hoc financial analyses and special projects as needed to support plant and corporate objectives.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and development to centralized plant accounting team
• Foster strong cross-functional relationships and collaboration among plant departments and Corporate Finance.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, compliance, and operational excellence.