Mission: The Plant Controller directs financial activities for the organization by planning and coordinating all accounting operational functions. The Plant Controller manages the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of business results and prepares internal financial statements and other information for management vital to the decision-making process. The Plant Controller is responsible for supervision of the Accountant and Accounts Payable Coordinator.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all accounting activities related to month end/year end close including, but not limited to: journal entry preparation, approval, and posting, financial statement preparation and analysis (system and excel), account reconciliation preparation and approval, review of financial statements, including variance analysis, with Director of Finance and President.
• Supervise daily activities of Accounts Payable Coordinator and Accountant and provide guidance with technical and procedural questions and ensure adherence to policies and procedures. Includes development and monitoring of annual goals and objectives for the direct reports.
• Monitors AP and AR aging reports and works with processors to clear up past due items.
• Approves POs up to predetermined limit per workflow.
• Coordinate external audit activity associated with year end audit.
• Responsibility for fixed asset sub-ledger/general ledger activity in PLEX.
• Maintain lease accounting schedules and prepare journal entries.
• Work with manufacturing part numbers, process routings, bill of materials, engineering changes, monitor and establish standard costing, and prepare margin analysis.
• Monitor inventory (SCAR) transactions, posts monthly journal entry in PLEX, and reviews for reasonableness.
• Maintain high level reserve calculations for LCM and Slow Moving/Obsolete Material.
• Identifies financial status by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts, identifying trends, and recommending actions to management.
• Assists Director of Finance with various governmental, audit, or other external party information requests.
• Ensures compliance with internal controls.
• Maintain and administer company credit card program.
• Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendations for improvement and implementing new processes.
• Other duties that include, but not limited to, projects and tasks as assigned by the Director of Finance.

Professional Experience/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, with seven (7) to ten (10) years of financial accounting management and supervision experience required. Public accounting and/or automotive experience preferred.
• CPA or CMA required.
• Strong analytical skills, independent problem solving skills, product cost experience, and strong oral and written communication skills required.
• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel required.
• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems a must with PLEX experience preferred (costing focus).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint required.

Required Skill/Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of GAAP
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Proficient in financial statement analysis

Travel & overtime may be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Detroit Thermal Systems, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Romulus, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person