What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Support Controller position at Michelin?
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Michelin is hiring!
Are you looking for an exciting career and not just a job? Come join our growing Michelin team in Junction City, KS. Located right between Salina and Manhattan in the heart of Northeastern Kansas, Junction City is ranked 3rd in the nation with the lowest cost of living. Known for its rich agricultural history, Junction City is less than 15 minutes away from Kansas State University, one of the best agricultural schools in the nation. Our recently renovated plant is one of the most automated and tech-savvy facilities in the region. We specialize in off-road rubber track systems for the agriculture industry. Our agriculture track systems give you great versatility to work all year round in your fields, no matter the conditions.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Michelin has an immediate opening for a Business Support Controller who assists the Business Partner Controller in financial activities for the manufacturing operations. The Business Support Controller is responsible for costing, month-end reporting and analysis, and monitoring policies and procedures. Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide Leader in Tires!
WHAT WILL YOU DO
- Support month-end close activities, including inventory accruals, variance capitalization, standard accrual entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain and update standard costs, including new part costing, monthly cost updates, variance reconciliations, forecasts, and annual standard cost setting.
- Partner with plant engineering to review and update routings and bills of materials as needed.
- Forecast raw material purchase price costs and analyze purchase price variances, freight, tariffs, and utilities.
- Prepare recurring reports, including weekly sales and open orders, annual census reporting, quarterly utilization and capacity surveys, and other financial analyses as assigned.
- Support external audits and internal control reviews by gathering information, completing analysis, and helping ensure compliance with company procedures.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
- 1–2 years of experience as a cost analyst, financial analyst, accountant, or similar role.
- Previous costing experience preferred, but not required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated teamwork and efficiency with multitasking, prioritization, and attention to detail.
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Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?
Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.
The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.
Why Michelin?
Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.
Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at accommodations@michelin.com.
This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.
We build the future with people like you. Begin your career with Michelin today!
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Employee DiscountsSalary : $49,053 - $71,214