SUMMARY 

The Controller will function as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the North American business. Leads the financial staff at the plant and is accountable for plant-level responsibilities including general accounting, receivables, order entry, billing, cost accounting, financial reporting, spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, and forecasting. Will also liaison with global financial staff in Germany, as required. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages, implements, and ensures compliance with all accounting and financial policies, practices, procedures, and initiatives at the Plant level. 

• Prepares and/or oversees the preparation of all accounting ledgers, financial reports, profit & Loss statements, and “Plan to Actual” reports for the Plant on a timely basis. 

• Monitors the classification of all expenditures to ensure that all capital, inventory, and manufacturing cost records are accurate. 

• Performs specific cost planning activities focused on cost reductions and profit improvements. 

• Verifies that all personnel requisitions are within the approved budget. 

• Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning. 

• Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant and corporate management. 

• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis. 

• Work with the Logistics department to ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results.  

• Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly. 

• Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels. 

• Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly. 

• Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly. 

• Analyze internal controls to ensure assets & results are accurately reported. 

• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management. 

• Reconcile all cash holding accounts across all currencies and countries on a daily basis. Assure proper allocation balance of currencies to satisfy business needs. 

• Management of mid-level bank relationships and requisite reporting. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. in accounting or business administration. CMA, MPA or CPA a plus. 

• 3-10 years as plant controller or cost manager in a manufacturing environment, managing a staff, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting, and variance analysis. 

• Strong background in cash management / treasury. 

• A working knowledge of dual-currency accounting. 

• High level of proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Excel.