SUMMARY: The Assistant Controller is primary responsible for supporting the Plant Controller. The position will interact with management, sales and operations and provide support for the achievement of business objectives and growth initiatives. This position reports to the Plant Controller.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Demonstrate effective human relations techniques to employees.
• Utilize data and tools to effectively communication needs and expectations.
• Ability to self-direct activities, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Cost Accounting fundamentals and analysis.
• Ability to define problems, to collect data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to use discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
• Assist controller in regulations, financial policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the ability to implement creative solutions while working under pressure.
• Ability to use technology to solve business problems.
• Budgeting and Forecasting.
• Maintain General ledger.
• Monthly workpapers and other financial schedules.
• Support Audit requests.
• Support Production Control.
• Manage and support IT initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Follows all safety, housekeeping and company policies and procedures.

Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance preferred. Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power Point and Access. Knowledge of SAP, AS/400 and Mainframe systems preferred. Strong analytical and organizational skills, detail orientated and interpersonal skills. Strong communication and leadership skills. High Integrity.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.