Assistant Plant Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Assistant Plant Controller is a senior Finance position in a manufacturing site; responsible for forecasting, executing, and reporting financial performance to the Controller and senior management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assistant Plant Controller will support and lead the plant financial activities in the areas of accounting, costing, budget/forecast, expense control and reporting.
• Supports P&L improvements. Identifies and supports cost improvements and program profitability activities.
• Assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations.
• Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations.
• Maintain a robust internal control environment aligned to the company Business Operating System and Sarbanes Oxley requirements.
• In collaboration with the Controller and plant leadership, manage the business of the plant in order to achieve financial and performance targets.
• Support and lead the financial month-end closing and reporting process.
• Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and support Capital Appropriation Requests including financial justification in accordance with company guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and compliant balance sheet accounts and corresponding reconciliations.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities pertaining to the plant ledger.
• Collaborate with the Finance Department staff to achieve department and company objectives.
• Perform additional related duties and analyses as directed by the Plant Manager or Plant Controller.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA / CPA is a plus.
• 5+ Years working experience in an Accounting or Finance position, automotive industry preferred.
  
  Manufacturing plant experience preferred.
• Fluent in MS Office applications, experience with MFGPro/SAP/Hyperion applications preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex or ambiguous situations; strong supervisory management skills and ability to work under deadlines.
• Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings by verbal or presentation format

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