Plant Controller

TI Fluid Systems; Clarkesville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in motor vehicle manufacturing seeks a Plant Controller to oversee financial activities and drive operational efficiency. This role involves managing budgets, analyzing financial data, and collaborating with various departments to enhance profitability. Candidates should have significant experience in finance and a relevant degree.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience in finance required.
• Operational accounting experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to drive operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and accounting activities within the plant.
• Prepare capital investment budgets and analyze variances.
• Monitor plant performance and provide financial insights.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Communication

ERP Systems Knowledge

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, accounting or finance

CMA or CPA (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

OneStream

Job description

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Summary: Responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities within the plant. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial data, provides insightful analysis and reporting, and supports strategic decision-making to enhance the plant's financial performance. The Plant Controller will work closely with various departments to drive financial efficiency, cost control, and profitability.

Duties and Requirements of the Job:

• Manages and optimizes overhead expenditure.
• Prepares capital investment budget with accompanying justifications.
• Determines the monthly plant profit and analysis of the plant budget and forecast variances.
• Assists in inventory control by monitoring and analyzing inventory levels, leads the annual physical inventory.
• Prepares special financial and statistical reports including month end close, annual budgeting and monitoring and monthly forecasting, and analyzes unusual items on financial or accounting reports.
• Monitors plant performance and cost factors daily and informs and advises management of pertinent information and trends.
• Provides daily and weekly reports as required.
• Conducts new product and process cost analysis as needed.
• Creates and reviews measurable goals for department staff.
• Performs those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the department, including provision for the selection and development of employees, pay administration, budget administration, employee safety, and employee motivation. Also including, but not limited to organization goals and objectives, planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the department and ensure adequate and continuous control is exercised over the activities affecting quality.
• 12. Monitors product profitability and reviews with both plant and corporate management.
• Performs related duties and special projects as assigned.
• May travel to plants and customer sites.

Skills Required to Perform the Job:

1. Five years of progressive experience in finance.

2. Must be able to analyze and interpret key financial dates to drive operational decisions.

3. Must be pro-active in avoidance of unnecessary problems.

4. Must be able to effectively solve problems using root cause analysis.

5. Computer knowledge of ERP and reporting systems (such as OneStream)

6. Self-directed with a high degree of self- motivation.

7. Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

8. Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

9. At least one year of operational accounting experience in manufacturing and at least 2 years of experience in an accounting supervisory role.

Educational Requirements:

• Completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business, accounting or finance and may possess a CMA or CPA.

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

• Valid Drivers License

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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