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UGN, Inc.

Plant Controller

UGN, Inc., Jackson, Ohio, United States, 45640


Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States—Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico—specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.The sixth UGN facility in Monroe, Ohio, officially opened in September 2015. The state-of-the-art facility has more than 475 team members and supplies Honda with superior acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies. In the fall of 2018, UGN expanded the Monroe plant by adding another 150,000 square feet to the $50 million, 232,500 square foot facility to supply Toyota and Subaru. The UGN Monroe facility has already distinguished itself to Honda for exceptional service. Every year, Honda recognizes suppliers who increase value to the customer by removing waste within the overall product and supply chain. The Monroe facility was presented with the award in November, 2016.Learn more about UGN Monroe through the following links:The

Plant Controller

directs financial activities of the plant and manages dissemination of financial information about the company activities that will assist management. Applies principles of cost accounting to conduct studies which provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems. Assists other departments in maintaining accurate inventory records. This position is located at our plant in

Monroe, Ohio.Responsibilities:Maintain manufacturing database, including, but not limited to:Add new products as required;Establish standards for raw materials and trade items, if applicable;Establish standards for purchased finished goods;Establish production rates for all products;Establish standard costs and routing for all products;Establish departmental labor and overhead rates.Coordinate the measuring and reporting of cost reduction activities for the plant.Chair cost reduction meetings.Communicate financial results with plant management and employees.Prepare projected monthly sales forecast and profit and loss reports.Produce journal entries needed for month end close.Resolve financial transaction and report discrepancies.Produce various weekly, monthly and quarterly financial reports.Produce and/or review daily efficiency and material usage reports.Coordinate and oversee annual physical inventories.Prepare monthly journal vouchers for accrual and expense accounts.Prepare annual budget and participate in annual audit.Participate in monthly corporate accounting meetings.Work with corporate operations accounting team as they support the plant with periodic reporting, month end close and ad hoc reporting.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA or MBA is a plus.Five plus years of related experience and/or training.Previous Plant Controller experience within the automotive industry or the manufacturing industry desired.Effective communicator with all levels.Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Manufacturing software; Payroll systems.Proficiency with Microsoft applications--Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Manufacturing ERP system (Oracle) and Hyperion.

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