Plant Controller

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive interiors firm is seeking an Executive in Louisville, Kentucky to manage financial operations within their plant. The role requires applying GAAP controls, overseeing budgeting and forecasts, and ensuring compliance with audits. Candidates should have 3-5 years in financial management and experience in the automotive industry. Strong communication and Excel skills are necessary, along with the ability to work with diverse teams. This is a full-time position offering opportunities in finance and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in financial and business management or similar controller position.
• 1 year of experience within the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Apply GAAP controls to plant financial operations.
• Plan, monitor, and authorize capital expenditures.
• Ensure inventory is accounted for in line with GAAP requirements.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual ledger closing activities.
• Prepare and evaluate variance analyses for sales through EBIT accounts.

Skills

Financial management

Business management

GAAP knowledge

Inventory management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent work experience)

Tools

Excel

QAD or similar ERP

HFM / Hyperion / Smartview

Job description

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors, redesigning how people relax, work, and play inside their vehicles. Founded in 2015 as a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems (a Huayu Automotive Systems subsidiary, part of SAIC Motor) and Adient, YFAI operates 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries, employing more than 33,000 people worldwide.

Internal Essential Functions

Apply GAAP controls to plant financial operations, ensuring adherence to internal controls (including SOX). Optimize profit, protect company assets by assessing financial risks and opportunities, and lead local budgets and forecasts while communicating results to the organization.

• Plan, monitor, and authorize capital expenditures, aligning investments with company strategies. Ensure accurate recording of write‑offs, retirements, asset valuations, and CIP accounts on the plant ledger, and collaborate with commercial controllers, managers, and engineers to align forecasted expectations.
• Ensure inventory is accounted for in line with GAAP requirements, supervise and audit inventory verification events, and collaborate with Materials Supply Chain teams to report and optimize any cycle‑count adjustments.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, semi‑annual, and annual ledger closing activities, reconciling assigned accounts and ensuring accruals and journal entries are accurate with adequate backup.
• Prepare and evaluate variance analyses for sales through EBIT accounts, summarizing performance by plant and product platform, and develop management reports for local and corporate management.
• Prepare, develop, and review financial budgets and forecasts, leading budgeting assumptions for the plant and reviewing profit plans with local management and corporate operations.
• Successfully pass statutory, SOX, and internal audits by maintaining key controls and providing necessary evidence.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute additional financial information as required.
• Support ad‑hoc requirements from corporate staff departments in Legal, Tax, HR, and other areas.

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees

• Quality System: Understand and meet all function‑related quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand and meet all function‑related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand and meet all function‑related product safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand and meet all function‑related compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand and meet all function‑related IT / Information Security and confidentiality requirements.
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work additional hours or overtime as needed.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, vendors, and employees at all levels.
• Maintain predictable and regular attendance, arriving on time and ready to work at the assigned location.

Required Education Level

Bachelor's degree (equivalent work experience may also be considered).

Required Qualifications

• 3‑5 years of experience in financial and business management or a similar controller position.
• 1 year of experience within the automotive industry.

Preferred Qualifications

• QAD or similar ERP knowledge.
• HFM / Hyperion / Smartview experience.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Cost accounting awareness.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups of team members.
• Assertive communication skills.
• Internally motivated.

Seniority Level

Executive

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Finance, Manufacturing, and Accounting/Auditing