Plant Controller

About Company:

RACEMARK produces the world’s finest automotive floor mats and interiors. Our customers include Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Automobili-Pininfarina, Bentley, BMW, Chrysler, Faraday, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lotus, Lucid, McLaren, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Mitsubishi, Porsche, Renault, Rivian, Rolls Royce, Stellantis, Subaru, Toyota, Vinfast and Volkswagen, and our participation in the global markets requires us to service customers in a high performance, team environment.

RACEMARK International has manufacturing plants in four locations. We are headquartered in Calhoun, Georgia, USA with additional locations in Couvet, Switzerland, Komárom, Hungary and Empfingen, Germany. We are looking for skilled people who want a career as part of a winning team.

About the Role:

The Controller is responsible for managing all financial and accounting policies, procedures, and operations of Racemark in North America & Switzerland. This includes the creation of periodic financial reports, a comprehensive control framework and budgets to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of reported financial results and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. The Controller is empowered to measure the company’s operating performance, identify potential weakness in financial and management control systems throughout the company, and initiate improvement programs. In all tasks, it is the responsibility of the Controller to remain independent, unbiased, and balanced.  

This position will coordinate with the European Controller as needed to provide analysis and reporting. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in General Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Finance Planning & Analysis
• Manufacturing experience required. Automotive or textile experience preferred
• Technology savvy with strong knowledge of ERP systems with hands-on experience in financial modules.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, standard costing, and product costing methodologies.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS
• Experience with accounting and taxation regulations
• Strong written and spoken English language skills are required
• Demonstrated experience managing balance sheet reconciliations and manufacturing accounting processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification is highly desirable.
• Experience working within a large manufacturing environment or multi-plant operations.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems such as Plex, SAP, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in process improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and corporate finance.

Responsibilities:

• Leads monthly accounting close process and timely and accurate reporting of financial statements for USA & SA operations.
• Leads the preparation and creation of the annual operating budget and periodic forecasts.
• Ensures US GAAP reporting and accounting for operations.
• Provides insightful reporting and analysis for business decision support, including maintaining the KPI dashboards in the ERP system, capital appropriation request analysis and quoting support.
• Provides consolidated reporting, metrics reporting, monthly budget variance analysis, and weekly cash flow forecasts to monitor working capital.
• Analyzes manufacturing cost variances, ensures proper valuation of inventories.
• Analyzes and reconciles balance sheet accounts and intercompany accounts.
• Supervises cost accounting, credit and collections, and accounts payable activities.
• Implements financial processes and systems to drive improved efficiency, internal controls, and reporting capabilities.
• Ensures the insurance needs of the company are met and the rates and terms are managed.
• Liaises with external accountants and banks and provide other reporting to banks, customers and suppliers as required

Skills:

The required skills such as ERP systems, cost accounting, and standard costing are utilized daily to ensure accurate financial data capture and reporting within the manufacturing environment. The Plant Controller applies product costing techniques to analyze and control manufacturing expenses, directly impacting profitability. Expertise in balance sheet management and manufacturing accounting ensures the integrity of financial statements and compliance with corporate accounting standards. Preferred skills like advanced ERP proficiency and certifications enhance the ability to streamline processes and provide deeper financial insights. Strong communication and analytical skills enable the Plant Controller to work effectively with plant operations and corporate teams, driving continuous improvement and financial discipline.