Plant Controller

Dana Corp; Pottstown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Plant in Pottstown, PA seeks a Plant Controller to partner with the Plant Manager and staff, delivering accurate financial reporting, forecasts, and cost control in line with U.S. GAAP.

You will lead the annual budget process, manage daily cash and internal controls, drive continuous improvement, and provide financial leadership to the plant team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field; Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Graduate Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in senior level accounting or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high degree of accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support and serve as a key business partner and advisor to the Plant Manager and Plant Staff
• Assist in strategy development in the operation to ensure financial integrity
• Manage Daily Checkbook
• Monthly MOR Presentation
• Organize financial vision and strategies that are in alignment with the overall strategic direction of the corporation and in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Measure key financial and operational metrics, while monitoring the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Responsible for all internal financial reporting, tax packages, internal controls, and cost accounting
• Prepare all financial reports, trial balance forecasts, profit and expense statements, and other reports supporting cost control
• Lead annual budget process at plant
• Provide financial leadership for the plant team
• Push continuous improvement and best practices deployment throughout the operation
• Maintain adequate risk management-based internal controls
• Prepare, understand, and present financial results in comparison to the annual business plan and periodic forecasting scenarios. Initiate and implement timely corrective action with plant leadership to capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
• Provide business analysis on trends, issues, and developments that could impact the operation

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Leadership

Cross-functional

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field

Graduate Degree preferred

Tools

Financial systems

ERP systems

Job description

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving two primary markets - passenger vehicle and commercial truck equipment - Dana provides the world’s original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

Job Purpose

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world’s original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This Plant Controller Position is based out of our Pottstown, PA facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide financial and analytical support and serve as a key business partner and advisor to the Plant Manager and Plant Staff
• Assist in strategy development in the operation to ensure financial integrity
• Manage Daily Checkbook
• Monthly MOR Presentation
• Organize financial vision and strategies that are in alignment with the overall strategic direction of the corporation and in compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Measure key financial and operational metrics, while monitoring the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Responsible for all internal financial reporting, tax packages, internal controls, and cost accounting
• Prepare all financial reports, trial balance forecasts, profit and expense statements, and other reports supporting cost control
• Lead annual budget process at plant
• Provide financial leadership for the plant team
• Push continuous improvement and best practices deployment throughout the operation
• Maintain adequate risk management-based internal controls
• Prepare, understand, and present financial results in comparison to the annual business plan and periodic forecasting scenarios. Initiate and implement timely corrective action with plant leadership to capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
• Provide business analysis on trends, issues, and developments that could impact the operation

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, Accounting or Finance preferred
• Graduate Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience in senior level accounting or finance role
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high degree of accuracy

Skills

• Financial reporting regulation knowledge, including U.S. GAAP
• Strong analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers
• Financial reporting system knowledge
• Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to influence, elevate issues and ideas, and persuade cross-functional executives and managers and positively manage conflict
• Strong analytical and reasoning capabilities to anticipate and identify operational opportunities, risks and problems, analyze variances from plan, and develop timely action plans to achieve operating goals
• Strategic thinking - innovative and global
• Proven leadership abilities
• Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated people management abilities and ability to work in a team environment
• Business Acumen
• Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong IT skills

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.