Plant Cost Controller — Forecasting & Costing Lead

Yanfeng; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng United States, Louisville, KY, is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to drive costing, forecasting, and financial control in our automotive interiors division.

You will partner with plant leadership and commercial teams to forecast, audit BOMs for costing accuracy, and manage monthly close reporting. The role requires ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, QAD, Plex), strong Excel skills, lean manufacturing knowledge, and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Less than 1 year automotive industry experience.
• 5-7 years in accounting and finance roles.
• ERP experience: SAP, Oracle, QAD, Plex or equivalent.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge and operational finance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership and Commercial teams to forecast weekly, monthly, and quarterly requirements.
• Review and audit BOMs to ensure accurate costing.
• Ensure financial control environment is compliant with laws and YFAI policies.
• Coordinate supplier purchase order amendments and price changes related to procurement agreements or cost reduction initiatives.
• Perform and maintain all functions related to Product Costing System.
• Monitor performance to forecast and alert budget concerns or opportunities.
• Participate in VA/VE/CR implementation timing and cost tracking.
• Produce month-end reports; supervise on-site accounting personnel.
• Prepare daily measurables for reporting in staff meetings.
• Assist department managers in data analysis.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary by Plant controller or Group Accounting.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership / inspire others

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Oracle

QAD

Plex

Excel

Job description

Yanfeng United States, Louisville, KY, is seeking an experienced accounting and finance professional to drive costing, forecasting, and financial control in our automotive interiors division.

You will partner with plant leadership and commercial teams to forecast, audit BOMs for costing accuracy, and manage monthly close reporting. The role requires ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, QAD, Plex), strong Excel skills, lean manufacturing knowledge, and travel as needed.