Assistant Plant Controller

Yanfeng•Louisville, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Partners with plant leadership and Commercial teams to produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts as required. Reviews and audits BOMs to ensure accurate costing. Ensures financial control environment is compliant with applicable laws and YFAI financial policies. Coordinates supplier purchase order amendments, prices changes related to procurement agreements, engineering changes, or other cost reduction initiatives. Performs and maintains all functions related to Product Costing System. Monitors performance to forecast and provides early communication to plant leadership when budget concerns or opportunities arise. Participates in VA/VE/CR implementation timing and cost tracking. Produces all reports necessary for month-end closing; supervisors on-site accounting personnel. Prepares daily measurables for reporting in staff meeting. Assists department managers in analysis of data. Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Plant controller or Group Accounting.

Requirements

Less Than 1 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.
5-7 Minimum Years of Experience within a previous accounting & finance role.
Has an inquisitive nature, willing to research and validate using common problem-solving techniques.
Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, able to inspire others to improve performance.
Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
Experience within automotive, industrial manufacturing, or high-volume production environments.
Previous ERP system experience (SAP, Oracle, QAD, Plex, or equivalent).
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and operational finance metrics.
Experience supporting capital expenditure analysis and investment decision-making.
Must be able and willing to travel if needed.

Responsibilities

Partners with plant leadership and Commercial teams to produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts as required.
Reviews and audits BOMs to ensure accurate costing.
Ensures financial control environment is compliant with applicable laws and YFAI financial policies.
Coordinates supplier purchase order amendments, prices changes related to procurement agreements, engineering changes, or other cost reduction initiatives.
Performs and maintains all functions related to Product Costing System.
Monitors performance to forecast and provides early communication to plant leadership when budget concerns or opportunities arise.
Participates in VA/VE/CR implementation timing and cost tracking.
Produces all reports necessary for month-end closing; supervisors on-site accounting personnel.
Prepares daily measurables for reporting in staff meeting.
Assists department managers in analysis of data.
Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Plant controller or Group Accounting.