What are the responsibilities and job description for the Location Controller - Manufacturing position at IMS Gear Georgia, LLC?
The Location Controller – Manufacturing is responsible for financial controlling in a production environment, ensuring accurate cost management, performance transparency, and operational support. This role partners closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to drive efficiency, cost optimization, and continuous improvement. The Controller also supports tariff-related processes by improving tracking, documentation, and overall process reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees manufacturing controlling activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, KPIs, forecasting, and cost center performance management.
- Supports monthly closing activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.
- Prepares and analyzes monthly financial reports and supports annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
- Analyzes production performance, identifies cost drivers, and recommends optimization opportunities to improve operational efficiency.
- Partners with operations, supply chain, engineering, and finance teams to ensure accurate cost data and support decision‑making.
- Drives process improvements and strengthens internal controls across manufacturing and finance workflows.
- Ensures compliance with corporate policies, internal standards, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Provides ongoing financial guidance to plant leadership to support strategic and tactical decision‑making.
- Performs additional duties as required to support financial and operational goals.
- Ensure compliance with company environmental and quality management systems, including ISO 14001 and IATF 16949 standards.
- Supports and improves tariff-related processes, including tracking tariffs paid, reimbursed, invoiced, and received.
- Ensures transparency and completeness of tariff data, including documentation, reconciliations, and reporting.
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to streamline processes and enhance accuracy.
- Identifies opportunities to automate or simplify tariff‑related workflows.
- Other duties as assigned
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 5 years of controlling or financial analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP); strong understanding of manufacturing cost flows.
- Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
- Exposure to tariff or customs topics is preferred but not required.
Why IMS Gear:
- Competitive pay and benefits
- 3 weeks of PTO
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Ongoing training and career development
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
We offer training, competitive compensation, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k, 401k match, and employer paid life insurance, as well as short and long-term disability coverage.
Join us and become part of a dynamic team where your contributions matter!