The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing the Plant controller advanced financial analysis of routine and technical business transactions, leading cycle activities and ad-hoc analysis for the site, as well as identifying, evaluating, and implementing programs/actions to improve operations assisting the Plant controller in communicating key topics with key member of the MDs team. The goal is to strength the finance area to transform it into a Business partner opening the controller to be a stronger Partner to the MD and his/her direct reports in manufacturing environment. ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting:Assist in the preparation and analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cost of production statement.Assist in the month-end close process, including journal entry preparation, account reconciliations.Assist in execution of the financial planning cycles and month end closing processes.Budgeting and Forecasting:Work with the Plant Controller and Support Forecast and budgeting process and provide analysis on variances between actual results and forecasts and help to communicate to the key people of the plant.Assist the controller on ForecastingDeveloping financial forecasts and models for strategic decision-making andsensitivity analysis for the site.Internal Controls and audit SupportHelp maintain and enhance internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure accuracy of financial data. Ensure internal policies and practices for internal controlAssist in implementing controls to comply with regulatory requirements.Safeguard Capex, depreciation, and disposalsCollaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits. Prepare audit schedules and provide necessary documentation to support audit inquiries.Cost Analysis:Conduct cost analysis to identify areas for cost savings and process improvements. Assist in developing cost standards and analyzing variances against standards.Analyze Variance of cost and expenses PPV, price, Spec changes, and recommend to controller and LT action itemsReview and audit production JOBs, BOMs, materials cost, labor rates, OVHsAnalyze, audit and reconcile Product Costs by sku and category, Inventories, Total cost of production and cost of sales,Assist in identifying opportunities for cost optimization.Compliance:Ensure compliance with accounting policies, GAAP and IFRS. Assist in researching and interpreting accounting standards to address complex accounting issues.Audit administration of hourly payroll processing and collaborate with Human Resources team to ensure compliance with labor contract.Process improvementContinuously improve work procedures and processes, including documentation, process mapping and efficiency improvements.Contribute to the Americas standardization of processes with the Share service center and all other areas of the company.Review vendor rebates and assist procurement and controller to ensure accuracyOther duties and responsibilities as directed as the company evolvesMinimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related technical discipline.Minimum 7 years of progressive work experience in Finance.Expert level in Microsoft suite of products especially ExcelPower query, power BIHighly skilled in communication and presenceHigh drive, resilience and proactive approachPreferred QualificationsMBA Degree and /or professional certification (eg. CPA).Preference is experience in a manufacturing or similar working environment.Proficiency with multiple ERPs and BI/BW.Strong communication skills, advanced Excel skillsYour Talent Advisor:Sandra Collins(1) 3174294073
