Plant Controller

Dana Incorporated•Pottstown, PA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets – passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment – Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This Plant Controller Position is based out of our Pottstown, PA facility.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field, Accounting or Finance preferred
5+ years of experience in senior level accounting or finance role
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high degree of accuracy
Financial reporting regulation knowledge, including U.S. GAAP
Strong analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers
Financial reporting system knowledge
Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
Ability to influence, escalate issues and ideas, and persuade cross-functional executives and managers and positively manage conflict
Strong analytical and reasoning capabilities to anticipate and identify operational opportunities, risks and problems, analyze variances from plan, and develop timely action plans to achieve operating goals
Strategic thinking - innovative and global
Proven leadership abilities
Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated people management abilities and ability to work in a team environment
Business Acumen
Self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision
Strong organizational skills
Strong IT skills

Nice To Haves

Graduate Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide financial and analytical support and serve as a key business partner and advisor to the Plant Manager and Plant Staff
Assist in strategy development in the operation to ensure financial integrity
Manage Daily Checkbook
Monthly MOR Presentation
Organize financial vision and strategies that are in alignment with the overall strategic direction of the corporation and in compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Measure key financial and operational metrics, while monitoring the budgeting and forecasting processes
Responsible for all internal financial reporting, tax packages, internal controls, and cost accounting
Prepare all financial reports, trial balance forecasts, profit and expense statements, and other reports supporting cost control
Lead annual budget process at plant
Provide financial leadership for the plant team
Push continuous improvement and best practices deployment throughout the operation
Maintain adequate risk management-based internal controls
Prepare, understand, and present financial results in comparison to the annual business plan and periodic forecasting scenarios. Initiate and implement timely corrective action with plant leadership to capitalize on opportunities for improvement.
Provide business analysis on trends, issues, and developments that could impact the operation