Controller
silao guanajuato android plant
*job summary*:
the plant controller is a valuable member of the plant's leadership team and has full p&l responsibility for the facility.plays an active role in developing, monitoring, and achieving the operations annual goals and objectives.provides financial, analytical, and decision-making leadership to the local team members, while maintaining an ongoing relationship with the overall direction of the company.this person needs to thrive in a team environment and spending time on the plant floor to remain in touch with the daily operations and the ever-changing atmosphere.operates with the outmost integrity, honesty, attention to detail, and organizational skills, while maintaining a positive attitude and a great work ethic.
*duties and responsibilities*:
- overall financial responsibility for the operations and all other related activities at the plant, while holding the local team accountable to the results.
- monthly financial reporting and financial analysis to the process council.
- update and track plant dashboards.
- daily, weekly, and monthly financial reporting to the local team as well as to the corporate office
- prepare annual budgets, monthly/weekly forecasts and analyze variances to each on a month to month basis.
- manage all a/p, a/r, production and non-production purchasing, and payroll.
- monitor and manage all aspects of the plant's perpetual inventories to ensure no shortages occur.
- lead the monthly physical inventories.
- monitor engineering changes to ensure no negative financial issues result from the change.
- report financial progress to the local team as well as the corporate team through monthly management reviews.
- prepare weekly forecast of prior week's results and possible future events that veer from the last forecast or budget, recommend mitigating actions.
- complete knowledge of the operation at the facility and consistently offering suggestions for improvement
- monitor the plant spending to ensure that the facility is acting fiscally responsible.
- monthly deliverables to both the local team and the corporate team:
- complete report out of monthly results.
- complete analysis of variances to both monthly forecasts and annual budgets.
- monthly forecasts and analysis to budget and prior month forecasts.
- updated monthly balance sheet activity.
- complete breakdown of accounts receivable position.
- day to day accounting functions.
- all other duties as assigned.
*education and experience*:
- bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- experience: 10+ years' of general accounting experience with very strong operational prowess in the automotive industry, specifically tier 1 supplier experience with the oem's.
- prior manufacturing plant controller experience a must.
*travel*:
- travel required: yes
*knowledge, skills, and abilities*:
- strong written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills.
- strong experience in creating/reviewing annual/monthly/weekly budgets and forecasts.
- demonstrated strong leadership and team development abilities.
- ability to manage multiple and one-time projects with urgency and confidentiality.
- experience in month closing process.
- experence in variance analysis.
- ability to access risks and opportunities.
- strong problem-solving skills.
- willingness to work very demanding and flexible schedule.
- strong computer skills in microsoft office, business intelligence systems (e.g., adaptive), mfg pro/qad or similar erp experience.
*traits/values*:
- the quality of possessing and adhering to positive, optimistic expectation of future events.
- confidence in one another
- the quality of an understanding of another's challenges.
- concern for fairness.
- the quality of having good, sound judgement.
- strength in the face of adversity.