Plant Finance Controller — Strategy, Budgets & Controls

We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion‑agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

• Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.
• Responsible for the development, performance feedback, direction and leadership of all accounting/finance associates in the plant including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.
• Responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting associates within the department.
• Responsible for driving and developing progressive financial systems and processes that will aid and influence sound business decisions.
• Direct and drive the utilization of problem‑solving methods for related plant and customer problems / issues.
• Provide key input into the development of the plant’s strategic business plan along with identifying key measurable to support the plant business goals.
• Develop and drive departmental strategy and goals and set clear, attainable objectives for self and staff.
• Responsible for the plant’s operational and general accounting support.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year‑end closings including audits and operating and financial statements.
• Responsible for the development of the plant annual and monthly budgets, forecasting, cost analysis and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Responsible for completion of detailed financial audit, account and variance analysis, and financial analysis.
• Assist Corporate Finance with fixed asset and tooling project tracking, inventory reconciliation and engineering change quotes.
• Responsible for corporate reporting requirements and preparation of profit plans.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP and Company reporting requirements.
• Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Consults with department managers to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long‑range planning.
• Oversee plant‑manning levels and assure compliance and improvements to the budget.
• Manages project team activities including communication of changes, progress competition and budgetary targets.
• Comply and oversee compliance with all internal and OSHA‑required safety procedures in the performance of daily activities.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws. Assists with the creation of acceptable standards in Finance.
• Reinforce SLAs to manage customer expectations.
• Responsible for two (2) Autokiniton facilities:
  Madison, MS and Meridian, MS.

This full‑time salary role is a part of our Madison team and reports to the Director of Finance.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ direct experience with financial and/or accounting systems.
• Prior controllership experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial systems, manufacturing systems, general ledger, standardized cost accounting, along with budgeting and forecasting is required.
• Ability to interpret financial and performance data.
• Experience in labor and overhead reporting, variance analysis, and operations analysis.
• Hands‑on experience in audit procedures and processes, financial reporting, accounting and variance analysis and continuous improvements is also critical.

We’ll provide position‑specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

This position is located at our Madison, Mississippi facility and supports our Madison and Meridian facility locations. offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

• A thriving downtown with world‑class education and entertainment…