Administration - Controller

GENERAL SUMMARY As a key member of the Division Management team, the Controller will report to theCorporate Controller and assume a strategic role in the management andfinancial reporting for the operating division. The Controller will haveprimary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, andcontrolling all financial-related activities of the division. This will includedirect responsibility for general accounting, finance, forecasting, strategicplanning, costing, payables, order entry, billing, cost accounting, bill ofmaterials, business analysis and financial reporting.  The Controller will also liaison with sharedservice financial staff as required. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

LeadStrategy, Planning, and Management.

Actas Finance Manager/Controller and strategic business partner to division leadershipteam.  Serve as a key member of NASGFinance team.

Assess and evaluatefinancial performance of division with regard to long term operational goals,budgets and forecasts.

Provide insight andrecommendations to both short term and long term growth plan of the division.

Support ERP systems andsoftware to provide critical financial and operational information.  Evaluate departments and make suggestions forautomating processes and increasing working efficiency.

Communicate, engage,and interact with local management group and NASG senior leadership team.

Create and establishyearly divisional financial objectives that align with the company's plan forgrowth and expansion.

Oversee controls andpayback calculations of capital expenditures.

Support consultants andauditors as directed/engaged by the shared services group.

Implement policies,procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by shared service leadershipteam.

DirectFinancial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting.

Prepare and presentdivision monthly financial budgeting reports, monthly profit and loss,forecast, and variance reports.

Review and analyzemonthly financial results and provide recommendations.

Maintain monthly operatingbudget and annual division operating budget.

Provide the financialplanning and analysis function for the division. Participate in creation ofreports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

Participate in periodicconference calls with operations management, vendors, and shared service leadershipteam.

Prepare periodic salesvariance reports and explain variations to plan and/or trends.

Work with the salesteam to validate/audit all customer pricing changes.

OverseeAccounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations.

Lead the accountingdepartment to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, andfinancial software.  Ensure regularmaintenance and backup of all accounting systems.  Supervise division financial staff.

Review and ensureapplication of appropriate internal controls, and financial procedures.

Ensure timeliness andaccuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders,investors, and company's board of directors.

Monitor financialinformation and provide for the preparation and timely filing of all local,state, and federal tax returns.

Work with HumanResources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.

Manage/Participate inthe month end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminatinginefficiencies.

Review all month-endclosing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts,and overhead cost allocation.

Recruit, interview,hire, develop, and manage finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required.

Serve as a key point ofcontact for external auditors related to the division.  Manage preparation and support of allexternal audits.

Coordinate andstrategize methods used to attain team goals with Finance staff of the divisionand shared services team.

Manage Cost and Inventory Accounting.

Understand bills ofmaterials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.

Ensure timely andaccurate input of bills of materials and price code changes.

Ensure bills ofmaterials and costing accurately reflect production operations.

Analyze potentialexcess and obsolete inventory items as necessary

Attend daily productionmeetings to understand all operations decisions affecting the business.

Ensure accuracy of thephysical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.

Review scrap salesreporting to ensure accuracy.

DirectCash Management for the Division.

Oversee weekly cashmanagement.

Oversee Accounts PayableDepartment, approve/review large payables, sign checks, and authorize largewires and ACHs.

Supervise AccountsReceivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.

Work with the Divisionoperations team to reduce inventory levels and approve Net Working Capitalposition.

Serveas Finance Business Partner for the Division.

Attend all AP/QPmeetings.

Provide support forFinancial Review meetings and review/approve financial related KPI data.

Perform periodicwalkthroughs of the plant with the Operations Manager/General Manager todiscuss production and costing issues.

Review labor reportingand cost, material cost, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, qualitycost, and inventory levels.

Conduct formal meetingswith manufacturing, finance and management personnel to discuss all plantissues.  Develop and publish a formalagenda and recap with actions to be taken.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

Bachelor’sDegree in Accounting or Finance.

CPA/CMAand/or MBA preferred.

Experience:

5-7years’ minimum experience as a Controller in a comparable size manufacturingcompany, preferably automotive.

10+years total accounting or finance experience.

5-7years’ functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturingenvironment, preferably automotive stamping.

Strongcost accounting background including knowledge of bills of materials andproduct structures.

Personal/Technical Skills:

Proven leadership and team building skills.

Possess strong leadership skills and ability.

Experience in strategic planning and execution.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, multiculturalenvironment.

Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.

Possess systems implementation experience in agrowing environment.

Experience in formulating policy, and developing andimplementing new strategies and systems/procedures.

Strong organization, time management, and planningskills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Ability to rapidly process and comprehend largeamounts of detailed information to consider the implications and consequencesof new facts and make decisions.

Displays advanced math skills.

Strong project management skills.

Demonstrate a "hands on" approach.

Proven negotiation and mediation skills.

Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.

Ability to think strategically and creatively.

Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

Ability to be articulate, concise, compelling anddiplomatic.

Ability to effectively facilitate problem solvingand resolution.

Versed in statistical data entry and utilization oftrend analysis.

Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and changemanagement.

Skill in examining and re-engineering operations andprocedures.

Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions ofassigned areas.

Display excellent collaboration and interpersonalcommunication skills.

Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manageseveral projects.

Ability to communicate and work well with others ina team environment.

Easily balances competing priorities, complexsituations, and tight deadlines.

Ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and tofoster harmonious relations.

Ability to speak to groups of people and makepresentations to senior leadership team.

Ability to multi-task, handle diversity, and provideleadership through problem resolution.

High level of integrity and dependability with astrong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence andexecutive presence – ability to motivate staff.

Significant experience working with externalauditors, internal controls and compliance related issues.

Ability to adapt available skills and systems torespond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.

Ability to build consensus, rally support aroundcommon goals, and to motivate groups and individuals.

Ability to take actions and make decisions thatprotect the contractual, legal, tax, and ethical implications for theorganization.

Must have the ability to monitor and adjustoperating plans and budgets as needed to achieve operational goals, costreduction objectives, and/or profitability targets.

Thorough understanding of company product, tradeterminology, quality management and control systems and techniques,manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling,kanban, and equipment and machine operation.

Language Skills:

Mustbe able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English)used in the workplace.

Strongverbal and written communication skills in English.  Conversational Spanish for Mexico-basedoperations helpful.

Computer/Software:

Backgroundcoordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade financial, accounting,and manufacturing systems.

Systemsimplementation experience strongly preferred.

Workingknowledge and “Hands On” experience with ERP/MRP Systems.

Solidworking knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-basedapplications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet,etc.).

Training:

NewHire Orientation

Environmental,Health, & Safety

TS16949/ISO14001

Introductionto Lean

AssociateInvolvement

QuickDie Change – SMED

WorkplaceOrganization – 5S

TotalProductive Maintenance (TPM)

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS Office:  Open Office Environment

Plant:  Various types of manufacturingenvironments.

Standardautomotive plant environment with moderate noise level.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steeltoe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required indesignated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas.  Personal attire standards may apply.

Involvesmoderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e.,cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.

Travel: Must be willing to travel up to 10% to visitcustomers, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites. PHYSICALREQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an associate to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.

Although the primary job functions involve the ability to sit and work on a computer and in an office situation for extensive periods of time, the associate must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time. The associate is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk, see, and hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilitiesrequired by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMERThisjob description is intended to identify the general nature and level of workperformed by associates within this classification, as well as certainessential job functions.  It is notintended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of allduties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned tothis job.  Duties, responsibilities andactivities may change at any time with or without notice, based on operationalneeds.  To qualify for this job, however,an associate must be able to perform its essential functions with or withoutreasonable accommodation.  Under nocircumstances may this job description be construed as altering the at-willnature of the employment relationship between NASG and any associate.

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