Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. is a world class manufacturer of suspension solutions headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio USA. thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America supplies products to a wide range of Original Equipment Automotive Manufacturers as well as Aftermarket and Motorsports customers. Our Aftermarket operations are based out of Poway, CA and our Motorsports operations are based out of Mooresville, NC.

For decades, the name BILSTEIN has been synonymous with high tech in suspension design, driving comfort, and safety. In order to expand this position BILSTEIN became a division of thyssenkrupp Technologies AG in 1988, and a wholly owned subsidiary in 2005. This partnership has enabled us to continue the BILSTEIN tradition of excellence.

The Controller will analyze the financial status of the company and work with the Executive Director of Finance BILSTEIN of America to develop and carry out long-term financial goals while directing the preparation of all financial reports, statements, audits, operating budgets and controls.

• Establishes or recommends to management, major corporate economic strategies, objectives and policies for the company.
• Sets clear, relevant performance expectations and measures, provides coaching and feedback to improve performance, motivates individuals to higher levels of performance and acknowledges and rewards people for a job well done. Ensures that highly talented, driven and promo table candidates are being seen and hired for all open positions within CAR.
• Performs financial analysis of new business/program quoting.
• Manages capital spend within the approved limits and creates business cases to justify new investments
• Prepares reports which summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses and earnings based on past, present and expected operations. This would include variance analysis to planning/estimates.
• Directs preparation of budgets, reviews budget proposals and prepares necessary supporting documentation and justification
• Continually evaluates and optimizes month-end close processes, striving to deliver process automation, improved accuracy and higher customer service.
• Manages and updates the cost accounting system within SAP.
• Responsible for inventory management reporting to include analysis of annual physical inventory.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies as needed.
• Conducts internal audits and works with external auditors to manage periodic reviews and audits, preparing annual audit schedules and tax work papers.
• Maintains financial ledgers and accounting process and ensures accurate & timely financials are following IFRS standards.
• Develops solid cash flow analysis and forecasting for management review.
• Manages the general ledger month-end close process and preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements and reconciliation of accounts.
• Establishes and ensures compliance to internal controls.
• Structures reporting to provide effective tools that allow department managers and accounting management to understand variances and make effective decisions around resource allocation.
• Researches various accounting issues and proposes appropriate accounting treatments.
• Maintains the company's overall system of accounts, books and records on all company transactions and assets.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent in education and experience.
• Demonstrated successful experience at the level of plant controller, assistant plant controller, or senior accounting manager in a manufacturing company with demonstrated in-depth knowledge of cost accounting. Experience operating in a range of economic conditions, i.e., expansion, contraction, stable economic conditions forecasting, scenario planning, risk analysis and contingency development.
• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing costing principles understands P&L and balance sheet dynamics.
• Strong working knowledge, understanding and experience utilizing GAAP and IFRS accounting rules and regulations.
• Considerable experience and knowledge in manufacturing accounting. software/systems and reporting tools.
• Proven ability to read and interpret documents as well as write routine reports and correspondence.
• Demonstrated experience managing within multiple locations and currencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work and communicate effectively at all levels of staff and management in the most professional and politically correct manner. Possesses strong presentation skills and is comfortable and adept at communicating to and influencing opinion in large groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing financial data and preparing financial reports, statements and projections. Superior analytical skills and intellectual curiosity to develop and maintain complex financial models.
• Strong,…