Assistant Plant Controller

Hyster-Yale Group•Berea, KY

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc, a world-class manufacturer of industrial lift trucks, has an outstanding opportunity for an exceptional and talented Assistant Plant Controller based at our Berea, KY facility. This role supports the Plant Controller and other plant management in maximizing plant and business results while providing oversight for all manufacturing accounting functions and activities. The position ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, and state and federal laws. It involves preparing timely and accurate financial reporting, leading month-end closing activities, computing monthly financial results, and reconciling accounts. The role also includes preparing and overseeing the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Short-Term Forecast (STF), and Long-Range Financial Forecast (LRFF), while analyzing and explaining financial variances. Additionally, it involves participating in the development, reporting, and analysis of product costs, and providing financial analysis to support plant financial targets and key business decisions. The Assistant Plant Controller will manage payroll, accounts payable, financial review of capital expenditures, foreign currency transactions and revaluations, property tax returns, and make-versus-buy analyses. This role serves as the primary contact for internal and external auditors, providing audit documentation, supporting Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance activities, and addressing audit inquiries and findings. It also provides leadership by coaching, training, mentoring, and developing the plant finance team while assisting with special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a major in Accounting.
Seven or more years of relevant accounting and finance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Leadership, communication, and motivational skills.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), company policies, and applicable governmental laws.
Experience with SAP, including uploads and builds.
Cost accounting and product costing experience.
Financial modeling and reporting experience.
Excellent attention to detail with the ability to effectively interface and communicate with senior management and employees throughout the organization.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant and/or Master of Business Administration preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee financial reporting activities, ensuring compliance throughout the department.
Support the Plant Controller and other plant management in maximizing plant and business results while providing oversight for all manufacturing accounting functions and activities.
Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements, and state and federal laws by creating, reviewing, editing, and auditing financial transactions.
Prepare timely and accurate financial reporting, lead month-end closing activities, compute monthly financial results, and reconcile accounts.
Prepare and oversee the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Short-Term Forecast (STF), and Long-Range Financial Forecast (LRFF), while analyzing and explaining financial variances.
Participate in the development, reporting, and analysis of product costs, and provide financial analysis to support plant financial targets and key business decisions.
Manage payroll, accounts payable, financial review of capital expenditures, foreign currency transactions and revaluations, property tax returns, and make-versus-buy analyses.
Serve as the primary contact for internal and external auditors by providing audit documentation, supporting Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance activities, and addressing audit inquiries and findings.
Provide leadership by coaching, training, mentoring, and developing the plant finance team while assisting with special projects.
Create, administer, and maintain company policies and procedures that ensure adequate internal controls and safeguard plant assets, including inventory integrity and fixed asset controls.
Lead the month-end financial close process by reviewing and approving the work of team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
Prepare and support monthly operating reviews, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Financial Forecast presentations for senior leadership.
Serve as the first point of contact for internal and external auditors by providing requested information and resolving audit findings in a timely manner.
Monitor financial performance by providing analysis of month-end results, prior-year forecasts, and key financial trends.
Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned in support of the accounting and finance function.