1. A key member of the plant leadership team and region/division finance team, reporting directly to the plant controller. This role is instrumental in leading the development of and analysis of forecasts and actual performance and operational metrics, as well as being responsible for the plant budget process with a focus on cost savings projects and capital expenditures. This role is also instrumental in support of the plant controller to ensure an adequate internal controls environment throughout the plant. This includes the effective deployment of a comprehensive account reconciliation and balance sheet review process. Li-sl4 2. A. This hands-on position is responsible for the day to day accounting, month end close, planning, forecasting, and financial reporting activities maintaining forecast guidelines current and communicating proactively to controller of any risk or opportunity in a timely manner. B. Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results. Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable trends and variances. C. Provides leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc. Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities. D. Review, analyze, and evaluate departments' budget system. Develop and implement reports for management use in evaluating results against performance targets. E.
manage the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitor and provide opportunities to support continuous improvement of plant productivity / gross utilization f. Assist in development of finance department goals and objectives. Implement procedures necessary to direct department activities toward achievement of goals and objectives. G. Recruit, train, and develop finance personnel to provide for individual career development and growth opportunities for subordinates to encourage individual progress and ensure efficient workforce. Advice, counsel, mentor, evaluate, and motivate finance personnel as necessary. Assist in the training of new finance employees. Ensure an adequate on-boarding plan is in place prior to start date, with on-going status checks to ensure completion in line with scheduled milestones. H. Lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work. Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing department and plant goals. Deploy & sustain lean tools and initiatives in order to reduce waste and improve efficiency of the finance function. I. Establish and monitor compliance with internal accounting controls deemed necessary to ensure integrity of financial transactions, reporting and activities; and safeguarding of plant assets in adherence with corporate policies and procedures.
ensure compliance of statutory requirements as applicable to the plant. Provide compliance with sarbanes-oxley and all applicable statutory requirements as they apply to their areas of responsibility. J. A. Improvement and tech management, financial vision and acumen, integral perspective b. Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or business administration c. Bilingual: spanish and english, the later one at least at 75% in both writing and verbal. Experience in a manufacturing environment with cost accounting is a plus. E. Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports. F. Superior analytical and thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability h. Knowledge of microsoft office, specially spreadsheet software packages excel i. Sound working knowledge of gaap, sarbanes oxley and local statutory requirements. J. Understanding of global business issues, including foreign currency impacts, effective hedging protocols and local customs and duty requirements. A. Business development b. Business planning & performance reporting d. Financial analysis e. Financial integrity and control f. Financial processes ability to effectively manage multiple priorities often with demanding time constraints. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.