Plant Controller - Auria Solutions : Job Details

DescriptionAuria is a leading global supplier of highly engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,900 people worldwide.We are currently searching for Controller to join our team at our Old Fort Plant in Old Fort, North Carolina. Responsibilities Overview:

• The Plant Controller is responsible for the compliance of the safe work practices of their department and ensuring that their employees follow the safe work procedures to complete their assigned duties.
• Prepares Daily, Weekly & Monthly financial reports, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and overall strategic planning.
• Responsible for internal controls and CSOX compliance at the plant level.
• Supervises Hourly Payroll.
• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.
• Analyze and accurately report current month's financial results to the plant and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
• Reconcile all General Ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
• Identifies cost reduction and profit improvement opportunities and makes appropriate recommendations for implementing plans to address them.
• Coordinates any audits with the outside auditors and customer audits
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
• Perform audits of bills of materials and Routings to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Attend daily plant production meetings.
• Preparation of capital forecasts with local management and submits them to corporate as required. Oversee maintenance of fixed asset ledger on FAS and balance to the General Ledger.
• Ensures timely and accurate reporting of government required information
• Assist in the completion of special projects.
• Take a proactive role with the plant operations to determine and report trends in expenditures and outputs, and more importantly, become part of the improvement/problem solving team.
• Create a value stream approach for finance/accounting department within the location.
• Communicate complex financial information into useable and understandable data points for all levels of plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance required
• MBA and / or CPA preferred but not required
• Minimum of five years experience in the manufacturing environment (preferably automotive) required
• Travel:
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Must be able to analyze financial statements, interpret and recommend courses of action to assist management in the successful operating of the business.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
• Must be willing to work in a cross functional team environment within all levels of the organization.
• Must posses a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to challenge
• Function with little direct supervision.
• Ability to direct and develop direct reports within department
• Ability to develop efficient systems, challenge and improve current process