Plant Controller

Plant Controller

Salary: $120000 - $140000 per year

Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee

Minimum Degree:

Relocation Assistance: Available

Job Description

Plant Controller

Global Tier 1 & 2 automotive supplier seeks to hire a Plant Controller for their Chattanooga, TN plant.

Reports to: Plant Manager

Direct reports: Two (Sr. Accountant and Accounting Clerk)

Role Purpose:

Manage the financial functions of the facility. Supervise Accountant and/or Account Clerk. Responsible for managing all financial reporting, budget, forecasting, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Being strategic, trusted advisor and business partner to the plant manager

Responsibilities:

Manage financial functions including cost and general accounting activities, product costing and capacity planning, and time studies.

Analysis of operating costs and variances.

Provides management with timely reviews of organizations financial status and progress in its various programs and activities.

Maintenance and improvements to various accounting systems.

Maintenance and development of forecasting and budgeting models.

Timely, accurate preparation of special studies and projects.

Supervision of staff.

Manage payroll system, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.

Member of Management Team responsible for planning, budgeting and implementing TQM and Best Methods Program.

Maintain audit binders and associated completion & reporting.

Work directly with external auditors

Arranges for audits of company accounts, prepares reports required by regulatory agencies, and completes fiscal year-end audit binder.

Direct Reports:

Accounting department.

Skills & Knowledge Required:

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

Fifth year college or university program certificate or two to four years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Performance Expectations & Measurables:

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Global company with nearly 60 plants and over 7,000 employees. There is solid career advancement potential!! Highly profitable plant!!