Job Description

Job Description

We are working with a client in the Louisville area, that is seeking a Plant Controller. This position applies GAAP controls to plant financial operations to ensure adherence to internal controls. Assist the organization to optimize profit and protect company assets by assessing financial risks and opportunities. Lead Budget and Forecasting & communicate results to the organization. This position reports to the Regional Controller. This is a direct hire position with the opportunity for hybrid work once comfortable in the role. Relocation is an option, but no sponsorship is available. This is a W-2 position. No B2C/C2C. Must live in the Louisville, surrounding area, or willing to relocate to Louisville.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, monitor, and authorize capital expenditures for the plant, aligning investments with company strategies. Assist in the application and reporting of capital grants. Lead fixed assets inventory verification events and request adjustments.
• Ensure that Inventory is accounted for in line with GAAP requirements and is aligned to cost accounting policies and fundamentals. Supervise and Audit Inventory verification events and collaborate with Materials Supply Chain teams to accurately report and optimize any Cycle count adjustments on an ongoing basis.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual Ledger closing activity for the Plant. Ensure accruals and journal entries are accurate and have adequate back-up. Prepare trial balance reports and reconcile local ledger accounts to the corporate book of record.
• Prepare and evaluate variance analyses for Sales through EBIT accounts comparing actual results to budget and forecast commitments.
• Prepare, develop and review financial budgets and forecasts. Lead the financial budgeting assumptions for the plant and review the profit plan with local management. Collaborate with cross-functional team members in Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain and Engineering organizations to receive and confirm budgeting assumptions.
• Successfully pass statutory, SOX and internal audits by adhering to key controls and providing necessary evidence. Perform standardized approaches on an ongoing basis relating to month-end accounting checklists and Balance Sheet reviews in accordance with Controls expectations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of Accounting and Finance experience
• Minimum of 3 years of Controllership experience
• Cost Accounting experience preferred
• Automotive or Manufacturing experience required

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