Manufacturing Controller

Location:

North Kingstown, United States of America

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billions of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.

North Kingstown, R.I., (USA), Onsite

Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month‑end close activities, ensuring accurate financial data and inventory valuation, preparing on‑time KPI’s reporting, leading budget and forecast processes at plant level. Working closely with plant management team and corporate manufacturing controlling, you will play a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and informed decision‑making within the manufacturing environment.

• Preparation of manufacturing related Journal entries (facilities and indirect cost reallocation, inventory, personal variances reclassification, accruals).
• Manufacturing expenses (manex) and absorption analysis and correction journals if necessary.
• Material variances (PPV, IVA, Scrap/Obso) follow‑up and analysis and correction journals if necessary.
• Inventory valuation – variance analysis and inventory reclassification as per corporate guidelines.

• KPI’s reports for Plant Management.
• Monthly closing package for corporate manufacturing controller, including volumes, headcount/productivity, inventory, manex gap analysis and Perso P&L.
• Ad‑hoc reports and analysis.

• Leading yearly plant budget exercise (on top of Manex including Facilities, Local IT, Capex of the plant).
• Presentation of the budget and load in Anaplan of validated submission – leading manufacturing rolling forecasts exercises (several cycles during the year).
• Follow‑up on actuals vs budget / forecast and gap analysis.

• Ensure standard costing principles: calculation of hourly rates and update of standard cost in local ERP (Oracle).
• Maintain other financial data set‑up in Oracle (direct and indirect cost centres, allocation keys for facilities, IT and indirect).
• Point of contact for Regional BU controller regarding cost of cards personalised in perso centre.
• Manufacturing cost control: validate Purchase Request and challenge if necessary.
• Financial Business Partner for local management team: prepare, present and explain the numbers within financial analysis.
• Capex preparation (including payback calculation) and follow‑up of plant capex (actuals and forecast).
• Ensure fixed assets valuation, on‑time put in service and correct depreciation; lead fixed assets count and manage write‑down or impairment if necessary.
• Facilitate stock counts/asset verification.
• Ensure financial guidelines and policies are respected.
• Point of contact for external and internal auditors (incl. internal control) for areas of responsibility within manufacturing controlling.

• BA in Finance (or related field) with 5+ years of experience in controlling OR (or related field) with 3+ years of experience in controlling; experience in Manufacturing controlling highly appreciated.
• Abilities – Analytical, problem‑solving, attention to detail, time management, work under deadlines.
• Interpersonal Skills – Excellent communication, team player, integrity. Knowledge of Manufacturing controlling (standard costing) and accounting principles, knowledge of financial processes of Thales, MS Office, understanding of ERP systems, experience in Oracle an asset, Power BI.
• Occasional travel required.

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life with LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal…