Automotive Plant Controller

To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:· Support the Company's mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.· Responsible for the development, performance feedback, direction and leadership of all accounting/finance associates in the plant including mentoring, coaching, counseling and corrective action when situations dictate.· Responsible for knowing critical functions within the department and capable of mentoring and assisting associates within the department.· Responsible for driving and developing progressive financial systems and processes that will aid and influence sound business decisions.· Direct and drive the utilization of problem-solving methods for related plant and customer problems / issues.· Provide key input into the development of the plant's strategic business plan along with identifying key measurable to support the plant business goals.· Develop and drive departmental strategy and goals and set clear, attainable objectives for self and staff.· Responsible for the plant's operational and general accounting support.· Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end closings including audits and operating and financial statements.· Responsible for the development of the plant annual and monthly budgets, forecasting, cost analysis and balance sheet reconciliation.· Responsible for completion of detailed financial audit, account and variance analysis, and financial analysis.· Assist Corporate Finance with fixed asset and tooling project tracking, inventory reconciliation and engineering change quotes.· Responsible for corporate reporting requirements and preparation of profit plans.· Ensures compliance with GAAP and Company reporting requirements.· Reviews operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.· Consults with department managers to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long range planning.· Oversee plant-manning levels and assure compliance and improvements to the budget.· Manages project team activities including communication of changes, progress competition and budgetary targets.· Comply and oversee compliance with all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in the performance of daily activities.· Assures compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations and laws. Assists with the creation of acceptable standards in Finance.· Reinforce SLAs to manage customer expectations.· Responsible for two (2) Autokiniton facilities: Madison, MS and Meridian, MSThis full-time salary role is a part of our Madison team and reports to the Director of Finance.Required experience:· Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting, Master's Degree preferred.· Seven (7) to ten (10) years' direct experience with financial and/or accounting systems· Prior controllership experience strongly preferred· Strong understanding of financial systems, manufacturing systems, general ledger, standardized cost accounting, along with budgeting and forecasting is required.· Ability to interpret financial and performance data.· Experience in labor and overhead reporting, variance analysis, and operations analysis· Hands on experience in audit procedures and processes, financial reporting, accounting and variance analysis and continuous improvements is also critical.