Affinity Executive Search
Plant Controller
Affinity Executive Search, Fremont, Ohio, United States, 43420
Job Description:
Global Tier 1 automotive supplier seeks Plant Controller for the Fremont, OH plant.Local candidates preferred!PURPOSE:Manage the financial functions of the Fremont, OH plant. Supervise Senior Plant Accountant, Payroll Specialist, and MRO Purchaser. Responsible for managing all financial reporting, adherence to established controls and policies, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing, capacity planning, and time studies.Analyze operation cost and variances including Sales/Volume, Direct Labour, Indirect Labour, depreciation, Salary, Variable Overhead, Fixed Overhead, and all other costs.Maintain and improve various accounting/finance systems.Prepare timely and accurate special studies and projects.Supervise and support accounting staff, including performance reviews and development plans.Manage payroll system and review/approve payroll for both hourly and salary teammates.Be a member of the Site Leadership Team responsible for planning, budgeting, and implementation of all other company requirements.Assist in facilitation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities including 5S, workplace inspection, GEMBA board walks, Kaizen, and kamishibai audits/systems.Review daily shift notes and prepare the JPH report which includes other measurables.Update Plant Manager on any Finance issues.Interact with all Managers within the Plant on subjects pertaining to interactions between Finance and other disciplines.Prepare, review, present, approve, and adhere to yearly budget.Complete monthly and yearly financials including Flash Forecast for next month, Flash Actual for current month, SRP, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Intercompany reconciliation, and Asset/Depreciation reconciliation.Prepare 1st and 2nd Close SRPs at year-end and midyear with reconciliation.Prepare, support, and upload Yearly Audit Binder and Additional Disclosure file. Prepare and answer all Auditor questions/requests.Update Insurance file yearly.Interact with Customer on any needed issues, examples: Accounts Receivable, Pricing, purchase orders.Review banking for unusual items, chargebacks, etc.Review and approve all Accounts Payable vouchers, check runs, invoices, and expenses.Run JPH Efficiency/Inefficiency report daily.Conduct monthly reconciliations including sales, balance sheets, and Human Resources Stats report for costs.Update Sales report monthly for new month.Update best-in-class system for Materials, Production, Engineering, Finance, and the company's Production System.Assist with Cost Models and review Financials commercially.Conduct pricing scenarios - volume, shift, Engineering Work Orders, etc.Assist Accountant with write-off or cleanup of Accounts Receivable accounts.Write Appropriation Requests for Capital/Tooling/Engineering Work Orders and obtain required approvals through DocuSign.Other requirements as assigned by Plant Manager, Director of Finance, Commercial, and Director of Manufacturing.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis, cost, general accounting, manufacturing accounting systems, standard cost accounting, auditing, and budgeting.In-depth knowledge of budgeted/costing/actual headcount and related costs.Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.Experience:Minimum of 5-8 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a large global or national manufacturing industry (matrixed business model preferred) requiring financial reporting up to corporate HQ.Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Strong succession plan! Global manufacturing with over 60 plants and 7000 employees offering upward mobility!Salary Type:
Annual SalarySalary Min:
$110,000Salary Max:
$120,000Currency Type:
USD
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Global Tier 1 automotive supplier seeks Plant Controller for the Fremont, OH plant.Local candidates preferred!PURPOSE:Manage the financial functions of the Fremont, OH plant. Supervise Senior Plant Accountant, Payroll Specialist, and MRO Purchaser. Responsible for managing all financial reporting, adherence to established controls and policies, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing, capacity planning, and time studies.Analyze operation cost and variances including Sales/Volume, Direct Labour, Indirect Labour, depreciation, Salary, Variable Overhead, Fixed Overhead, and all other costs.Maintain and improve various accounting/finance systems.Prepare timely and accurate special studies and projects.Supervise and support accounting staff, including performance reviews and development plans.Manage payroll system and review/approve payroll for both hourly and salary teammates.Be a member of the Site Leadership Team responsible for planning, budgeting, and implementation of all other company requirements.Assist in facilitation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities including 5S, workplace inspection, GEMBA board walks, Kaizen, and kamishibai audits/systems.Review daily shift notes and prepare the JPH report which includes other measurables.Update Plant Manager on any Finance issues.Interact with all Managers within the Plant on subjects pertaining to interactions between Finance and other disciplines.Prepare, review, present, approve, and adhere to yearly budget.Complete monthly and yearly financials including Flash Forecast for next month, Flash Actual for current month, SRP, Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, Intercompany reconciliation, and Asset/Depreciation reconciliation.Prepare 1st and 2nd Close SRPs at year-end and midyear with reconciliation.Prepare, support, and upload Yearly Audit Binder and Additional Disclosure file. Prepare and answer all Auditor questions/requests.Update Insurance file yearly.Interact with Customer on any needed issues, examples: Accounts Receivable, Pricing, purchase orders.Review banking for unusual items, chargebacks, etc.Review and approve all Accounts Payable vouchers, check runs, invoices, and expenses.Run JPH Efficiency/Inefficiency report daily.Conduct monthly reconciliations including sales, balance sheets, and Human Resources Stats report for costs.Update Sales report monthly for new month.Update best-in-class system for Materials, Production, Engineering, Finance, and the company's Production System.Assist with Cost Models and review Financials commercially.Conduct pricing scenarios - volume, shift, Engineering Work Orders, etc.Assist Accountant with write-off or cleanup of Accounts Receivable accounts.Write Appropriation Requests for Capital/Tooling/Engineering Work Orders and obtain required approvals through DocuSign.Other requirements as assigned by Plant Manager, Director of Finance, Commercial, and Director of Manufacturing.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Demonstrated knowledge in financial analysis, cost, general accounting, manufacturing accounting systems, standard cost accounting, auditing, and budgeting.In-depth knowledge of budgeted/costing/actual headcount and related costs.Qualifications:
Education:Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred.Experience:Minimum of 5-8 years experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a large global or national manufacturing industry (matrixed business model preferred) requiring financial reporting up to corporate HQ.Why is This a Great Opportunity:
Strong succession plan! Global manufacturing with over 60 plants and 7000 employees offering upward mobility!Salary Type:
Annual SalarySalary Min:
$110,000Salary Max:
$120,000Currency Type:
USD
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