What you will do
The Plant Controller will provide guidance and direction in the operation and economical utilization of plant assets. They will develop processes and procedures to safeguard the company assets and provide analysis, counsel, advice and recommendations to help plant management make operating decisions to reduce costs, improve profits and return on investment and to achieve goals and plans.
How you will do it
Develops and monitors effectiveness of processes and procedures to establish and maintain the integrity of financial, related operating data and plant assets.
Annual budgets and cost projections, monthly forecasts and firm-ups.
Prepares or supervises preparation of all periodic financial control reports such as payroll analysis, fixed assets, scrap accounting, etc. and coordinates the taking of physical inventories.
Analyzes reports (e.g. scrap, productivity and spending) for variance problems.
Establishes and maintains all plant level inventory accounting controls and develops special programs such as daily reporting on an exception basis to correct problem situations. Advises and assists responsible line supervision to achieve desired results.
Track capital project spending, timing and cost impact against project plan, and assist in preparation/review of capital requests (CAR's) financial justifications.
Work with project manager to assure timely capitalization of equipment placed in use. Assist/perform sample CAR post audits to verify savings.
Assists corporate and divisional systems personnel in the implementation and continued reliability of plant IT systems.
Analyzes plant operating costs in detail and recommends action to increase profitability and enhance long-term return on investment.
Performs special studies and analyses at request of plant or division management. Depending on the project, this may require some travel to facilities throughout the US.
Supervises the preparation and distribution of hourly payrolls, including maintaining the required earnings and deductions records.
What we look for:
Required:
Bachelors of Science, major in Accounting or Finance or BBA Finance
Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Preferred:
SAP experience is preferred
OneStream or HFM is preferable
Experience in manufacturing environment is preferable
Master's Degree is preferable
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What you get:
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave programs
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
- HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
- Clarios has been recogizned as one of 2024's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the second consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
Who we are:
Clarios is the force behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials-setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we're not just making batteries; we're shaping the future of sustainable transportation. Join our mission to innovate, push boundaries, and make a real impact. Discover your potential at Clarios-where your power meets endless possibilities.
We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing Special.Accommodations@Clarios.com. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.
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