Plant Controller

GLOBAL TIER 1 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER SEEKS A PLANT CONTROLLER!!

ROLE

PURPOSE:

Reporting to the plant manager, the Controller will manage the financial functions of the facility, and will supervise Accountant(s) and/or Accounting Clerk(s). Responsible for managing all financial reporting, budget, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Being strategic, trusted advisor and business partner to the plant manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing and capacity planning, and time studies.
• Analysis of operating costs and variances.
• Provides management with timely reviews of organizations financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Maintenance and improvements to various accounting systems.
• Maintenance and development of forecasting and budgeting models.
• Timely, accurate preparation of special studies and projects.
• Supervision of staff.
• Manage payroll system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Member of Management Team responsible for planning, budgeting and implementing TQM and Best Methods Program.
• Maintain audit binders and associated completion & reporting.
• Work directly with external auditors.
• Arranges for audits of company accounts, prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, and completes fiscal year-end audit binder.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

EDUCATIONAL

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree plus five years of relevant, industrial experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS & MEASURABLES:

• Monthly forecast and results reporting, annual budget preparation and semi-annual performance reviews.

Global company with room for advancement. This role is open due to promotion..the incumbent Controoler was promoted to a Finance Manager!!