Purpose of position
the manager controller will take both a hands-on approachand a leadership role identifying productivity improvements and impacting theprofitability of the plant and will have overall responsibility for budgeting
and financial analysis and planning.
key responsibilities
* responsible of the financial operations of the plant includingreporting, analysis, forecasting and maintaining a robust control environment.
* act asa key business partner to the plant manager performing ad-hoc tasks to satisfy requests and inform plant leadership of financial implications of business decisions
* prepareand analyze monthly financial results and kpi reporting.
* tracktrends and validate deviations, identify risks and opportunities and drive mitigation actions.
* ownershipof budget process working with plant leadership to set direction and establish financial targets
* directmonthly forecasting process
* overseemonthly close process
* maintainaccurate product costing records and manage year-end cost roll up of new
* standards
* ensureaccurate and timely recording of inventory transactions, collaborate with the
* production and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels and highlight and mitigate e&o risk
* conductperiodic inventory audits to verify accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
* manageand improve internal controls and procedures
* partnerwith other functions and serve as lead financial support for plant projects
* supportand guidance with plant leadership to understand product line profitability
* assistinternal and external auditor during plant audits, identifying root causes and remediation plans for control deficiencies, and track implementation status
* drives all finding and/or process improvement opportunities to timely closures.
requirements for the position
* education – bachelor degree in accounting or finance or similar
* experience – 3 to 5 yearsminimum experience in accounting/finance in a manufacturing environment.
* expertise in standard costing, inventory control, variance analysis & financial reporting
* must have strong analytical and problem solving skills.
* must have a strong understanding of the manufacturing floor.
* foreign language – spanish/english fluency required.
* strong understanding of the balance sheet and p&l statement in regards to reconciliations, accruals and journal entries for me close.
* must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible.
* must be a team player, able to build trust, establish authority, and influence others to achieve results.
* multi task person and highly organized
* ability to analyze data, form strategic plans and execute at the tactical level
* have experience withoracle system (desirable).
* must be willing and able to travel international
* good organizational skills and problem solving abilities
* change agent, demonstrated ability to drive process improvements
* excellent written & verbal communication skills.
* strong analytical background including experience with tools such as microsoft office package.
* required to respect and protect all confidential, privileged, personal, legally regulated and proprietary information
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