Plant Controller

Detroit Manufacturing Systems LLC. •Wixom, MI

26d

About The Position

Kinetyc's Purpose: We are creating a culture of service. We empower others to grow, rise and give back - accelerating positive change in the world. We lead with the heart to bring out the best in you - which brings out the best in us. We do well so we can do good. Serve Others, Enrich Lives, Rise Together and Give Back Job Overview: The Plant Controller is responsible for financial processes, including budgeting and forecasting, financial reporting in support of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting deliverables, development and implementation internal controls, and year-end audits. The Controller ensures that the corporate assets are protected by maintaining internal control guidelines. The Controller assists management in making profitable business decisions. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to develop a Business Partner relationship with Kinetyc Leadership Team operating in a lean and flexible manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills. (SAP preferred)
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Experience in manufacturing environments with demonstrated ability to manage month end closing, create accurate forecasts, and consistent ability to fulfill budget commitments
Demonstrated ability to use financial knowledge to make sound business decisions in a Lean Environment
Full competency of MS Office Suite
Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Champion the creation of the plant's weekly financial forecast projection (FLASH projection) and serve as the right-hand to the Kinetyc Leadership Team with the development of monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
Supports quoting new business with adaptable business models. Using financial problem solving to address the flexible nature of Kinetyc's target customers.
Management of accurate and timely delivery of daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on plant KPI's, including scrap, shrink/inventory adjustments, labor, and overhead spending.
Manage reporting at various levels. Ensuring reliability, consistency and transparency.
Ability to communicate confidently with the Kinetyc Leadership Team and other stakeholders.
Drive the analysis of the financial variances and propose appropriate corrective actions.
Contribute to Business Case development and financial justifications for new business acquisition in varying industries and business models.
Demonstrates financial acumen to support Kinetyc with the development of profitability and cash flow improvement exercises.
Support with the development and execution of Kinetyc' s capital budget, including the development of business cases supporting the justification of these investments.
Responsible for month end close activities including the completion of month end journal entries, Balance Sheet reconciliations, and month end reporting as needed, including the assessment of financial risks and opportunities to month end results and forecasts because of accounting impacts.