SR. MANAGER, Finance (INDUSTRIAL CONTROLLING)

EssilorLuxottica • Lake Forest, CA

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About The Position

If you've worn a pair of glasses, we've already met.
We are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames, and sunglasses. We offer our industry stakeholders in over 150 countries access to a global platform of high-quality vision care products such as the Essilor brand, with Varilux, Crizal, Eyezen, Stellest and Transitions, iconic brands that consumers love such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol and Oliver Peoples, as well as a network that offers consumers high-quality vision care and best-in-class shopping experiences such as Sunglass Hut, LensCrafters, and Target Optical, and leading e-commerce platforms.
Our unique business model and relentless pursuit of operational excellence ensures that consumers everywhere have access to products. Balancing speed, efficiency and proximity, the Company manages a global supply chain with cutting-edge technology, based on centralization for frames and on a capillary network for lens finishing and prescription laboratories. In our dynamic environment, fueled by technology and innovation, our people have the space to pioneer new solutions.
Oakley is part of EssilorLuxottica. Building on our legacy of innovative, market-leading optical technology, we manufacture and distribute high performance sunglasses, prescription lenses and frames, goggles, apparel, footwear, and accessories. Every day at Oakley is a chance to grow, go further and achieve more. ​ 
Join our global community of over 200,000 dedicated employees around the world in driving the transformation of the eyewear and eyecare industry. Discover more by following us on LinkedIn!GENERAL FUNCTION
The Senior Manager of Industrial Controlling is responsible for the accounting, controls and reporting of the Oakley Manufacturing Plant in Foothill Ranch. They lead a team to manage the budget, forecast and actual operating costs and capital expenditures of our manufacturing plant.  The role includes regular reporting and dialogue with the central controlling team for our parent company, EssilorLuxottica, and monthly reviews of the financial results with the Oakley Manufacturing Leadership Team.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field
• Strong understanding of finance and accounting principles and ability to communicate application of those principles to key leaders
• 7+ years of Cost Accounting Experience including
• Budgeting/Forecasting
• Standard setting and plant controlling
• Operating expense/ Capital Expenditure tracking and analysis
• Strong understanding of ERP systems
• Leadership of a team
• Ability to build teams and create accountability to drive results
• Exceptional Excel skills
• Ability to create Power point presentations and present relevant data
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in a fast-paced, highly matrixed organization

Nice To Haves

• SAP Experience
• Experience in manufacturing environment
• Strong strategic thinker with ability to address complex issues and business models

Responsibilities

• Ensures the timely and accurate preparation and analysis of monthly financial statements and weekly/monthly management reporting packages.
• Leads the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecasts.
• Orchestrates the monthly close of actual results and the analysis and reporting of results and variances vs. budget and forecast.
• Presents financial results, annual budget and forecasts to the Oakley Manufacturing Leadership and Luxottica Controlling leadership.
• Maintains a robust system of internal documentation and controls, including review and approval of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and review and inventory testing and controls though cycle count/physical count processes.
• Drives a culture that emphasizes process improvement and organizational development
• Oversees the cost control systems, manages and interprets cost audits, and reviews cost accounting reports for presentation to top management.
• Manage, mentor, and coach direct and indirect staff
• Other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees