Plant Controller at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in spring lake, Michigan

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position Summary:

The Plant Controller is responsible for adhering to the Company’s Accounting Policies and Procedures by establishing a strong Internal Control environment in the facility. This position has complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results. They will manage the accounting staff and will operate as a business partner for the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them accordingly.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for adherence to the Company’s Accounting Policies and Procedures. Establishes a strong Internal Control environment in the Plant.




• Complete responsibility for P&L and Balance Sheet creation and integrity, to include all necessary analysis of the results.




• Responsible for managing the Accounting staff.




• Operate as the business partner of the Plant Manager.




• Serve as a consultant and advisor on all financial matters in the plant.




• Identify Financial / Operational risks and opportunities in advance and communicate them to management.




• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.  Performs other related duties

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance




• Five years of Accounting/Finance experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum of six months of supervisory experienced required




• Possess the necessary managerial skills to plan, organize, lead and control the Accounting functions.




• Must be able to analyze financial statements and manufacturing variances




• Must be thoroughly familiar with manufacturing processes, how BOM’s & routings, labor reporting, standard costing and overhead allocations




• Must be familiar with budgeting / forecasting processes




• Ability to communicate effectively within all levels of the organization




• Ability to apply understanding of the business and how own team contributes to the achievement of results




• Requires in-depth understanding and application of concepts, theories and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of other disciplines




• Experience in Microsoft Office applications




• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment




• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor




• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required




• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations: 

Additional Information:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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