Department: finance
location: mexicali
compensation: $5,000 - $6,050 / day
description
the director of finance/controller is responsible for all accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, fixed assets, general ledger, payroll and cash management
key responsibilities
* drive timely, accurate and complete submission of all financial data including annual budgeting of income statement and balance sheet, quarterly forecasting and monthly actual financials; understanding and explaining variances in actual performance to budgets and forecast to all levels of management as well as advising on actions to achieve improved results.
* work with plant management teams to monitor and control expenses, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as required.
* track, validate and report cost savings and value creation projects to drive continuous cost improvements.
* business partner with plant operations teams to ensure transparency with key business managers in a continuously changing business environment.
* work closely with operations on product costing valuations ensuring they have the necessary information to make the appropriate decision to ensure successful growth.
* responsible for monitoring and controlling working capital as well as identifying and implementing initiatives for improvement.
* maintain a control environment which functions with no surprises. Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations.
* manage all financial and sox audits performed by internal and external auditors as well as government agencies.
* ensure compliance with all company, accounting and government standards, policies and regulations.
* manage professionals engaged in financial/accounting activities at the mexicali location and dotted line management.
* some travel required (25%).
skills, knowledge and expertise
* bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
* five to eight years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial analyst capacity and must have a demonstrated history of performing the responsibilities listed below.
* a strong background in cost accounting in a manufacturing environment with two years of experience as a plant controller preferred.
* cpa, cma and/or mba as well as oracle, traffic & customs experience a plus.
benefits
aguinaldo (yearly legal bonus): 20 days
vacation: 12 days in the first year
savings fund: 7%
annual incentive plan
restricted stock units
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