Plant Controller

Dana Corp; Warren, San Diego (MI, CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp in Warren, MI seeks a seasoned finance professional to lead financial controls and budgeting. You will prepare cash flow forecasts, monitor performance against plans, and ensure tax compliance. Strong accounting systems knowledge and leadership are essential for driving cost efficiency and informed decision-making across the business.

The role emphasizes internal controls, reporting, and collaboration with sites to optimize financial performance and capital investments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in finance management.
• 2+ years handling accounts, budgeting, credit and cost accounting.
• Experience with accounting systems and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer financial controls including budgeting and cash management.
• Prepare financial reports and forecasts; compare performance to plans.
• Ensure compliance with taxes and internal controls; manage auditing needs.
• Develop indicators and advise management on trends and variances.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cash management

Internal controls

Management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer financial controls including profit planning, expense budgets, cash management, cost standards, savings opportunities and capital investing.
• Prepare Comerica collateral report and daily cash flow forecast.
• Compare financial performance with operating plans and standards. Provide reports and interpret the results of operations. Formulate accounting policies, systems and procedures. Prepare financial statements and operating data. Prepare special reports as required.
• Assure protection of the assts of the business through internal control and internal auditing. Evaluate and recommend insurance coverage for protection against property losses and potential liabilities.
• Provide Mexico plant with related information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilities.
• Develop and monitor key financial indicators and advise management regarding trends and variances to budget.
• Assure that duties, responsibilities and authority of each job supervised are clearly defined, effective and communicated to the incumbents. Assure that qualified personnel are selected and that on-the-job training programs are conducted and effective.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state and local taxes.
• Determine depreciation rates for financial and tax purposes.
• Monitor worker's compensation reserves.
• Manage property and casualty insurance issues and annual renewal.
• Streamline accounting processes and procedures. Implement best practices and minimize days in the closing cycle.

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 8+ years of experience ideally gained through increasingly responsible management positions with finance.
• 2+ years recent experience with responsibility for accounts, budgeting, credit and collections, finance and cost accounting.
• Working knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities and demonstrated ability to manage microcomputer operations and applications.
• Sound administrative skills and well-developed management skills, both principles and people.

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.