Controller

Avancez•Harper Woods, MI

About The Position

The Plant Controller is a valuable member of the plant’s Leadership Team and has full P&L responsibility for the facility. Plays an active role in developing, monitoring, and achieving the operations annual goals and objectives. Provides financial, analytical, and decision-making leadership to the local team members, while maintaining an ongoing relationship with the overall direction of the company. This person needs to thrive in a team environment and spending time on the plant floor to remain in touch with the daily operations and the ever-changing atmosphere. Operates with the outmost integrity, honesty, attention to detail, and organizational skills, while maintaining a positive attitude and a great work ethic.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience: 10+ years’ of general accounting experience with very strong operational prowess in the automotive industry, specifically Tier 1 supplier experience with the OEM’s.
Prior manufacturing plant Controller experience a must.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
Strong experience in creating/reviewing annual/monthly/weekly budgets and forecasts.
Demonstrated strong leadership and team development abilities.
Ability to manage multiple and one-time projects with urgency and confidentiality.
Experience in month closing process.
Experience in variance analysis.
Ability to access risks and opportunities.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work very demanding and flexible schedule.
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, Business Intelligence Systems (e.g., Adaptive), MFG PRO/QAD or similar ERP experience.

Responsibilities

Overall financial responsibility for the operations and all other related activities at the plant, while holding the local team accountable to the results.
Monthly financial reporting and financial analysis to the Process Council.
Update and track plant dashboards.
Daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting to the local team as well as to the Corporate office
Prepare annual budgets, monthly/weekly forecasts and analyze variances to each on a month to month basis.
Manage all A/P, A/R, production and non-production purchasing, and payroll.
Monitor and manage all aspects of the plant’s perpetual inventories to ensure no shortages occur.
Lead the monthly physical inventories.
Monitor Engineering Changes to ensure no negative financial issues result from the change.
Report financial progress to the local team as well as the Corporate Team through monthly management reviews.
Prepare weekly forecast of prior week’s results and possible future events that veer from the last forecast or budget, recommend mitigating actions.
Complete knowledge of the operation at the facility and consistently offering suggestions for improvement
Monitor the plant spending to ensure that the facility is acting fiscally responsible.
Monthly deliverables to both the local team and the Corporate Team:
Complete report out of monthly results.
Complete analysis of variances to both monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
Monthly forecasts and analysis to budget and prior month forecasts.
Updated monthly balance sheet activity.
Complete breakdown of accounts receivable position.
Day to day accounting functions.
All other duties as assigned.