Plant Controller

Job Juncture; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global tier 1 automotive supplier is seeking a Plant Controller to manage financial functions, supervise accounting personnel, and act as a strategic advisor to the plant manager. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and five years of relevant experience. This is a great opportunity for advancement as the position has opened due to internal promotions. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, and managing payroll along with accounts payable and receivable.

Qualifications

• Relevant industrial experience in managing financial functions.
• Strong analytical and strategic advisory skills.
• Capability of preparing budgets and forecasts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the financial functions of the facility.
• Supervise accounting staff.
• Prepare financial reports and conduct audits.
• Contribute to planning and budgeting activities.

Skills

Ability to read and analyze business regulations

Ability to write reports and manuals

Effective presentation skills

Ability to perform financial calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree plus five years of relevant experience

Job description

GLOBAL TIER 1 AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIER SEEKS A PLANT CONTROLLER!!

ROLE PURPOSE:

Reporting to the plant manager, the Controller will manage the financial functions of the facility, and will supervise Accountant(s) and/or Accounting Clerk(s). Responsible for managing all financial reporting, budget, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Being strategic, trusted advisor and business partner to the plant manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing and capacity planning, and time studies.
• Analysis of operating costs and variances.
• Provides management with timely reviews of organizations financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.
• Maintenance and improvements to various accounting systems.
• Maintenance and development of forecasting and budgeting models.
• Timely, accurate preparation of special studies and projects.
• Supervision of staff.
• Manage payroll system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Member of Management Team responsible for planning, budgeting and implementing TQM and Best Methods Program.
• Maintain audit binders and associated completion & reporting.
• Work directly with external auditors.
• Arranges for audits of company accounts, prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, and completes fiscal year-end audit binder.

Qualifications

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree plus five years of relevant, industrial experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS & MEASURABLES:

• Monthly forecast and results reporting, annual budget preparation and semi-annual performance reviews.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Global company with room for advancement. This role is open due to promotion..the incumbent Controoler was promoted to a Finance Manager!!