Plant Controller

Dana Incorporated•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Plant Controller oversees financial reporting, tax packages, internal controls, and cost accounting for plant operations. The role prepares financial reports, forecasts, and statements; coordinates with departmental managers on operational and management reporting; and supports strategy development and continuous improvement while aligning financial plans with corporate goals and U.S. GAAP. The Plant Controller also maintains risk-based controls, analyzes business trends and issues, prepares the annual business plan, performs month-end activities and reconciliations, and supports audits and other corporate accounting requests.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in a senior-level accounting or finance role.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Professional accounting designation (CA, CMA, or CGA).
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work professionally with people at all levels, both within and outside Dana, and in a team environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Excellent knowledge of accounting systems and control elements.
Strong financial and business background and analytical skills.
Working knowledge of business law.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately.
Strong aptitude for numbers.
Proven problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Hyperion experience.
MBA.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial reporting, tax packages, internal controls, and cost accounting.
Prepare financial reports, trial balance forecasts, profit and expense statements, and other cost-control reports.
Coordinate with departmental managers to complete daily, weekly, monthly, and year-end reports for operations and division management.
Assist with operational strategy development to ensure financial integrity.
Promote continuous improvement and deployment of best practices throughout operations.
Develop financial vision and strategies aligned with corporate direction and compliant with U.S. GAAP.
Maintain adequate risk-management-based internal controls.
Analyze trends, issues, and developments that could affect operations.
Prepare the annual business plan.
Perform month-end duties, including journal entries, HFM input, and ad hoc reporting.
Prepare quarterly and year-end reports.
Prepare monthly account reconciliations.
Work with Dana’s corporate accounting group to provide requested financial and other information.
Participate in internal and external audits and transfer-price studies, and maintain fixed assets.