Controller - Tooling

North American Stamping Group•Portland, TN

About The Position

As a key member of the Division Management team, the Controller will report to the Corporate Controller and assume a strategic role in the management and financial reporting for the operating division. The Controller will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the division. This will include direct responsibility for general accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, costing, payables, order entry, billing, cost accounting, bill of materials, business analysis and financial reporting. The Controller will also liaison with shared service financial staff as required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
5-7 years’ minimum experience as a Controller in a comparable size manufacturing company, preferably automotive.
10+ years total accounting or finance experience.
5-7 years’ functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stamping.
Strong cost accounting background including knowledge of bills of materials and product structures.
Proven leadership and team building skills.
Possess strong leadership skills and ability.
Experience in strategic planning and execution.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.
Possess systems implementation experience in a growing environment.
Experience in formulating policy and developing and implementing new strategies and systems/procedures.
Strong organization, time management, and planning skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
Ability to rapidly process and comprehend large amounts of detailed information to consider the implications and consequences of new facts and make decisions.
Displays advanced math skills.
Strong project management skills.
Demonstrate a "hands on" approach.
Proven negotiation and mediation skills.
Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
Ability to think strategically and creatively.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
Ability to be articulate, concise, compelling and diplomatic.
Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving and resolution.
Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of trend analysis.
Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change management.
Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures.
Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of assigned areas.
Display excellent collaboration and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects.
Ability to communicate and work well with others in a team environment.
Easily balances competing priorities, complex situations, and tight deadlines.
Ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to foster harmonious relations.
Ability to speak to groups of people and make presentations to senior leadership team.
Ability to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution.
High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.
Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls and compliance related issues.
Ability to adapt available skills and systems to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
Ability to build consensus, rally support around common goals, and to motivate groups and individuals.
Ability to take actions and make decisions that protect the contractual, legal, tax, and ethical implications for the organization.
Must have the ability to monitor and adjust operating plans and budgets as needed to achieve operational goals, cost reduction objectives, and/or profitability targets.
Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, kanban, and equipment and machine operation.
Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English) used in the workplace.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Conversational Spanish for Mexico-based operations helpful.
Background coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade financial, accounting, and manufacturing systems.
Working knowledge and “Hands On” experience with ERP/MRP Systems.
Solid working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet, etc.).

Nice To Haves

CPA/CMA and/or MBA preferred.
Systems implementation experience strongly preferred.
Conversational Spanish for Mexico-based operations helpful.

Responsibilities

Lead Strategy, Planning, and Management.
Act as Finance Manager/Controller and strategic business partner to division leadership team. Serve as a key member of NASG Finance team.
Assess and evaluate financial performance of division with regard to long term operational goals, budgets and forecasts.
Provide insight and recommendations to both short term and long term growth plan of the division.
Support ERP systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information. Evaluate departments and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing working efficiency.
Communicate, engage, and interact with local management group and NASG senior leadership team.
Create and establish yearly divisional financial objectives that align with the company's plan for growth and expansion.
Oversee controls and payback calculations of capital expenditures.
Support consultants and auditors as directed/engaged by the shared services group.
Implement policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by shared service leadership team.
Direct Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting.
Prepare and present division monthly financial budgeting reports, monthly profit and loss,forecast, and variance reports.
Review and analyze monthly financial results and provide recommendations.
Maintain monthly operating budget and annual division operating budget.
Provide the financial planning and analysis function for the division. Participate in creation of reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting.
Participate in periodic conference calls with operations management, vendors, and shared service leadership team.
Prepare periodic sales variance reports and explain variations to plan and/or trends.
Work with the sales team to validate/audit all customer pricing changes.
Oversee Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations.
Lead the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and financial software. Ensure regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems. Supervise division financial staff.
Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, and financial procedures.
Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders, investors, and company's board of directors.
Monitor financial information and provide for the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
Manage/Participate in the month end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.
Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
Recruit, interview, hire, develop, and manage finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required.
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors related to the division. Manage preparation and support of all external audits.
Coordinate and strategize methods used to attain team goals with Finance staff of the division and shared services team.
Manage Cost and Inventory Accounting.
Understand bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
Ensure timely and accurate input of bills of materials and price code changes.
Ensure bills of materials and costing accurately reflect production operations.
Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items as necessary
Attend daily production meetings to understand all operations decisions affecting the business.
Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
Review scrap sales reporting to ensure accuracy.
Direct Cash Management for the Division.
Oversee weekly cash management.
Oversee Accounts Payable Department, approve/review large payables, sign checks, and authorize large wires and ACHs.
Supervise Accounts Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.
Work with the Division operations team to reduce inventory levels and approve Net Working Capital position.
Serve as Finance Business Partner for the Division.
Attend all AP/QP meetings.
Provide support for Financial Review meetings and review/approve financial related KPI data.
Perform periodic walkthroughs of the plant with the Operations Manager/General Manager to discuss production and costing issues.
Review labor reporting and cost, material cost, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, quality cost, and inventory levels.
Conduct formal meetings with manufacturing, finance and management personnel to discuss all plant issues. Develop and publish a formal agenda and recap with actions to be taken.