Plant Controller

Clarios•Geneva, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general direction and in conformance with Corporate and Division Policies and procedures, provides guidance and direction in the operation and economical utilization of plant assets. Develops processes and procedures to safeguard the company assets. Provides analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations to help plant management make operating decisions to reduce costs, improve profits and return on investment and to achieve goals and plans.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, major in Accounting or Finance or BBA Finance
Minimum 8 years’ experience in accounting is preferable
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree is preferable
SAP experience is preferred
HFM experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform audits as required to ensure security of all plant assets.
Develops and monitors effectiveness of processes and procedures to establish and maintain the integrity of financial and related operating data.
Annual budgets and cost projections, monthly forecasts, and firm-ups.
Prepares or supervises preparation of all periodic financial control reports such as payroll analysis, scrap accounting, etc. and coordinates the taking of physical inventories.
Analyzes reports (e.g. scrap, productivity, and spending) for variance problems.
Establishes and maintains all plant level inventory accounting controls and develops special programs such as daily reporting on an exception basis to correct problem situations.
Advises and assists responsible line supervision to achieve desired results.
Performs reconciliation for fixed assets and capital in progress to General Ledger for their location.
Assist in preparation/review of CAR financial justifications for plant capital projects.
Track capital project spending, timing and cost impact against project plan, forecasts, and budget to understand and report variances.
Work with project manager to assure timely capitalization of equipment placed in use.
Assist/perform sample CAR post audits to verify savings.
Coordinates periodic fixed asset physical inventory per company policies.
Assists corporate and divisional systems personnel in the implementation and continued reliability of plant IT systems.
Analyzes plant operating costs in detail and recommends action to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment.
Performs special studies and analyses at request of plant or division management.
Supervises the preparation and distribution of hourly payrolls, including maintaining the required earnings and deductions records.
Performs any other duties as assigned.