Plant Controller

Job Description

• Plan, monitor, and authorize capital expenditures for the plant; aligning investments with company strategies. Ensure property accounting SSC is recording write-offs, retirements, asset valuations and CIP accounts accurately on the plant ledger by monitoring for potential idle assets, or for assets to be put into production use. Collaborate with program commercial controllers, managers, and engineers to align forecasted expectations. Assist in the application and reporting of capital grants. Lead fixed assets inventory verification events and request adjustments.
• Ensure that Inventory is accounted for in line with GAAP requirements and is aligned to cost accounting policies and fundamentals. Supervise and Audit Inventory verification events, and collaborate with Materials Supply Chain teams to accurately report and optimize any Cycle count adjustments on an ongoing basis.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, and annual Ledger closing activity for the Plant by actively participating in corporate financial events and reconciling assigned accounts. Ensure accruals and journal entries are accurate and have adequate back-up. Prepare trial balance reports and reconcile local ledger accounts to the corporate book of record.
• Prepare and evaluate variance analyses for Sales through EBIT accounts comparing actual results to budget and forecast commitments. Summarize and report details relating to business performance by Plant and Product Platform. Develop and communicate management reports for local and corporate management as required.
• Prepare, develop and review financial budgets and forecasts. Lead the financial budgeting assumptions for the plant, and review the profit plan with local management and the corporate Operations organization. Collaborate with cross-functional team members in Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain and Engineering organizations to receive and confirm budgeting assumptions.
• Successfully pass statutory, SOX and internal audits by adhering to key controls and providing necessary evidences. Perform standardized approaches on an ongoing basis relating to month-end accounting checklists and Balance Sheet reviews in accordance with Controls expectations
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute additional financial information as required.
• Support ad hoc requirements from corporate staff departments in Legal, Tax, HR, and Other.
  
  

Essential Common Requirements For All Employees

• Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
• Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
• Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
• Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment
  
  

Required Education Level

Bachelor's Level Degree

Area of Study: Economics with focus in Accounting, Finance, Controlling, or similar.

• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
  
  

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

7-10 Minimum Years of Experience with Financial and Business management, or similar.

Less Than 1 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge)

• QAD or similar ERP knowledge.
• HFM / Hyperion / Smartview experience.
• MS Office including intermediate to advanced concepts in Excel.
• Cost Accounting awareness.
• Works well with diverse groups of team members.
• Communicates assertively and on time.
• Internally motivated.
  
  

Physical Ability Requirements

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently

Movement (Walking): Frequently

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 10 lbs): Occasionally

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly

Language Required And Preferred

Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Work Environment

Office Environment.

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

Personal protective equipment is required.

Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions.

About Us

Thank you for your interest in Yanfeng. As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future.

In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Become a part of something more. Join our team as we grow and create the future of mobility, together.

About The Team

ABOUT THE TEAM

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!