Position description:
*legrand*has an exciting opportunity for a *plant controller*to join the *data center power & control division.
*this position is located in *juarez, mexico and reports into canonsburg, pa usa*
*what will you do*?
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- oversees the cost control system and prepares costing accounting variance reports for management.
- oversee and implement local standard cost rolls.
- work with the other members of the starline finance team to complete the monthly accounting close and monthly financial/operational analysis.
- identify and correct control weaknesses, ensuring proper controls are in place in all areas of the plant operation.
- help drive cost reductions through labor and material productivity initiatives.
identify cost reduction opportunities and partner with operations to achieve results.
- provide financial support and analysis to the business on manufacturing issues, such as process improvements and outsourced production.
- initiate and assist with the creation, development, and implementation of processes and procedures.
- assist global shared service team efforts related to accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed (i.e. calling customers/vendors, obtaining remittances, working with sales team to resolve issues).
- provide local support for external and internal audits.
- assist with local capital expenditure analysis.
- consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, and adhering to all applicable international/local laws and regulations, as well as the company's policies and procedures.
- understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace.
cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
- demonstrate our core values of customer, people, integrity, teamwork, continuous learning & improvement, empowerment & accountability.
qualifications:
*minimum qualifications*
*education*:
- bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
*experience*:
- minimum 7-10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in operational finance and/or cost accounting in a manufacturing environment (i.e., plant controller, cost accountant).
- previous us gaap, and ifrs reporting experience.
*knowledge, skills, and abilities*:
- excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills; professional presence and behavior.
- ability to operate/work in a high-growth & entrepreneurial environment.
- proficient in the use of personal computers, internet, and ms office suite of software including word, powerpoint, excel, outlook, and teams.
- ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and operations analyses/reports.
- ability to assess and communicate the implications, options, and resulting initiatives of complex business situations to financial and non-financial managers.
- drive enhanced business performance with a continuous improvement mindset.
- strong technical competence in manufacturing financial control and costing.
- understanding of and proficiency in us gaap, international accounting standards, and internal control.
- ability to multi-task and demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs.
- ability to work with mínimal supervision, exercising judgment within generally defined policies.
- must possess a high degree of professionalism and ability to handle highly sensitive, confidential information.
- must have detail orientation, excellent follow-through, and project management skills.
- willingness to travel to visit various manufacturing locations (up to 10%).
*working conditions/physical requirements*:
- while performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required (for most of the working day) to sit and make coordinated movements of the fingers for using a keyboard.
- general office environment.
- may require regular ground travel to other company facilities.
- long-distance or international air travel as needed.
company info:
*about legrand*
*about legrand north and central america*
legrand, north & central america (lnca) is a leader in the av, lighting & controls, electrical, and data center markets.
lnca offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401k match, paid time off (pto) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the company's incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing employee resource group network.
for more information, visit
*about legrand's data center power and control division*
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