Plant Controller

Description

• The Plant Controller is responsible for the compliance of the safe work practices of their department and ensuring that their employees follow the safe work procedures to complete their assigned duties.
• The position is responsible for the controllership of the Auria Aftermarket entity, as well as financial management of Auria’s capital equipment group and tooling project accounting
• Prepares Daily, Weekly & Monthly financial reports, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and overall strategic planning.
• Responsible for internal controls and SOX compliance at the plant level.
• Assure adherence to IFRS. Resolve questions of IFRS and internal controls with corporate financial management.
• Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements. 
• Reconcile all General Ledger accounts on a monthly basis. 
• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis. 
• Identifies cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities and makes appropriate recommendations for implementing plans to address them. 
• Coordinates any audits with the outside auditors and customer audits.
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
• Analyze tooling project financials on a regular basis, report out to local and corporate management teams
• Perform audits of bills of materials and routings to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Ensure timely and accurate input of tooling project costs and recoveries.
• Attend plant production meetings as needed
• Preparation of capital forecasts with management and submits them to corporate as required.
• Assist in the completion of special projects
• Project accounting experience is a plus

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance required
• MBA and / or CPA preferred but not required
• Minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment (preferably automotive) required

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Must be able to analyze financial statements, interpret and recommend courses of action to assist management in the successful operating of the business.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and function with little direct supervision.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a changing environment

This position manages all employees of the department and is responsible for the performance management and hiring of the employees within that department.  

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.