Controller

Job Description

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by implementing and maintaining rigorous internal controls, audits, and cross-functional checks.
• Oversee the daily operations of key finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoicing, cash disbursements, customer credits, collections, perpetual inventory, and fixed asset management.
• Drive the integrity of cost accounting systems, including material costing, labor analysis, overhead absorption, and variance reporting.
• Manage the development and distribution of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and performance reports for site leadership and corporate stakeholders.
• Collaborate with plant leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans that align with plant and corporate objectives.
• Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, operational improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate inventory accuracy, inventory valuation, and standard cost system functionality.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.
• Partner with Human Resources and operational leaders to support benefit planning, labor cost analysis, and overall organizational performance.
• Champion a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement across all departments.
• Lead and develop the site finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, including 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment
• .Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and operational finance in a manufacturing context—automotive industry experience is strongly preferred
• .Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial data, business journals, technical documents, and regulatory requirements
• .Demonstrated ability to present financial information clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and external stakeholders
• .Strong analytical skills, with a high level of proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting
• .High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in managing confidential information
• .Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Plex) and Microsoft Excel are required

.Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred), or equivalent experience