Controller

Winchester Interconnect • San Marcos, CA

7h • $120,000 - $160,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Wire & Cable Director of Finance, the Controller will play a critical role in the success of Winchester and will be responsible for the San Marcos, CA facility finance function transformation, buildout, and development of the accounting & controlling team. Winchester is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aptiv (NYSE: APTV) a global technology leader, with more than 180,000 people across 124 manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers worldwide. The Controller will work on-site in San Marcos, CA and will own the future of accounting and controllership as we scale up the business in the San Marcos, CA site and help to drive the team’s capabilities for quality and timeliness of decision-making by ensuring accurate financial results accompanied by sound internal controls.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum of 10 years of Accounting experience with a demonstrated background of closing the books timely and accurately with minimal or no audit adjustments
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum of 10 years of experience leading teams and managing people
• Strong communication skills for interaction with all levels of the organization
• Technical capability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data/reports
• Demonstrated analytical and thinking skills; Intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
• Experience in a high accountability/metrics-driven environment

Nice To Haves

• Previous working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley is a plus

Responsibilities

• Work closely with leadership and associates to improve financial performance and understanding of key financial drivers and metrics. Be proactive while anticipating the changing needs of the business.
• Oversee the monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financials to Corporate. Ensure financial statements correctly reflect BU's financial position in accordance with US GAAP.
• Collaborate and build relationships with GM and team, providing data and insights that help managers and executives make informed decisions.
• Develop and execute strategy with GMs and Operations / Product Management to drive profitable growth and cash generation.
• Contribute to the top and bottom line by supporting as a business partner growth, productivity, insourcing/outsourcing, and opex rationalization.
• Develop standard costing while reviewing and understanding manufacturing variances. Maintain tight controls over WIP and closely monitor open work orders greater than 60 days.
• Support GM in the evaluation and execution of New Business Opportunities. Prepare financial analysis to support the customer quoting process and investment decisions.
• Develop accounting processes, systems, policies, rollout, documentation, and controls, including ASC606
• Ensure adherence to standard accounting principles and practices and the company’s stated policies and system of internal controls.
• Oversee all accounting functions, including monthly financial close process, revenue recognition, inventory valuation, fixed assets, payroll, technical accounting, and internal controls
• Develop and support a functional alignment and accountability/ownership mindset
• Develop and implement a new analytics and metrics-based forecasting tool and process, allowing real-time fact-based decision making.
• Support functional leaders to achieve desired value drivers such as price and productivity/continuous improvement commitment. Proactively promote cost and headcount controls.
• Coaching and development of the Finance team driving best practices through business partnering and reinforcement of standard work.
• Support and drive best practices in terms of government contract compliance.
• Manage and improve the daily, weekly, and monthly reporting processes (including ongoing budget and monthly forecasting activities).
• Own the timely completion of local and group deliverables
• Provide financial analysis, interpretation of variances from budgets, and advice to management to drive actions & opportunities to achieve targets.
• Drive Due Diligence for new acquisitions and their integrations in Winchester.
• Participate and lead special projects as required.
• Grow and mentor the team, ensuring they are set up for success in their roles and careers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director