Plant Controller

SUMMARY

Our client is a Tier I and II supplier to the automotive industry and currently has the position of Bilingual Plant Controller available at their two plants located in El Paso, TX. The successful candidate will have experience working as a Plant Controller, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager or similar within a manufacturing environment previously. This position will involve working at the manufacturing plants (a few miles apart). Offering competitive wages, bonus, a comprehensive benefit package, 401k with employer match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and relocation assistance if needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the financial functions of the facility and supervise accounting staff.
• Responsible for managing all financial reporting, adherence to established controls and policies, budgeting, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Ownership of Plant P&L and Balance Sheet, annual budget, monthly forecasts, and financial comparisons and explanations of significant variances to budget and forecast targets.
• Analyze and interpret operating and financial results to identify trends and activities driving those results and make recommendations on potential changes, both operation and financial in nature, to improve performance.
• Coordinate monthly review of inventory levels and related inventory reserves in accordance with Company policy.
• Responsible for all financial aspects of the accounting system
• Responsible for transactions of supporting subsystems to the general ledger.
• Prepares monthly production manufacturing and tooling financial reports.
• Works closing with Operations Manager to insure Financial and Quality KPI’s are on target.
• Prepares internal reporting as required by management.
• Ensures internal controls are in place and followed for financial reporting purposes.
• Responsible for account reconciliations and adequate support
• Responsible for the general ledger account analysis as directed by the Finance Manager
• Leads annual budget and monthly forecast development.
• Reviews all accounts receivable, payable and payroll accounts.
• Captures and tracks delinquent purchase orders.
• Reviews accounts receivable and payable aging and works toward balance reduction.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Bi-lingual English and Spanish required.
• Five or more years of experience as a site senior-level accounting or finance manager, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting experience is a must.
• Demonstrate applicable knowledge and skills in financial analysis, cost, general accounting and manufacturing accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong supervisory, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Prior experience with ERP Systems (example: Epicor, SAP, MFG/PO, BPCS)
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office software including advanced Microsoft Excel skills.