Plant Controller

Duties And Responsibilities

• Overall financial responsibility for the operations and all other related activities at the plant, while holding the local team accountable to the results.
• Monthly financial reporting and financial analysis to the Process Council.
• Update and track plant dashboards.
• Daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting to the local team as well as to the Corporate office.
• Prepare annual budgets, monthly/weekly forecasts and analyze variances to each on a month to month basis.
• Manage all A/P, A/R, production and non-production purchasing, and payroll.
• Maintain and manage all aspects of the plant’s perpetual inventories to ensure no shortages occur.
• Lead the monthly physical inventories.
• Monitor Engineering Changes to ensure no negative financial issues result from the change.
• Report financial progress to the local team as well as the Corporate Team through monthly management reviews.
• Prepare weekly forecast of prior week’s results and possible future events that veer from the last forecast or budget, recommend mitigating actions.
• Complete knowledge of the operation at the facility and consistently offer suggestions for improvement.
• Monitor the plant spending to ensure that the facility is acting fiscally responsible.
• Monthly deliverables to both the local team and the Corporate Team:
  • Complete report out of monthly results.
  • Complete analysis of variances to both monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
  • Monthly forecasts and analysis to budget and prior month forecasts.
  • Updated monthly balance sheet activity.
  • Complete breakdown of accounts receivable position.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years’ of general accounting experience with very strong operational prowess in the automotive industry, specifically Tier 1 supplier experience with the OEM’s. Prior manufacturing plant Controller experience a must.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Strong experience in creating/reviewing annual/monthly/weekly budgets and forecasts.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and team development abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple and one-time projects with urgency and confidentiality.
• Experience in month closing process.
• Experience in variance analysis.
• Ability to access risks and opportunities.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to work very demanding and flexible schedule.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence Systems (e.g., Adaptive), MFG PRO/QAD or similar ERP experience.