Plant Controller

The Site Controller reports directly to the Vice President, Global Operations Controller and is a key member of the Tecomet Finance team. To succeed in this role, you will manage finance operations for two individual sites, partner with the site directors of each site in driving the annual operating plan, and provide value added analysis to the local leadership teams. This role's duties will require leading with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality, and accountability. This position is for a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, unique ideas, and influence. The role also requires the above to be accomplished within Tecomet’s principles of continuous improvement, customer-driven innovation, and a win-first culture, while meeting company financial and other performance metrics. Prepare financial statements in compliance with French Accounting and US GAAP Maintaining general and cost accounting (Epicor) with the help of an accounting assistant: validating/verifying entries made by the accounting assistant (bank, customer accounts, supplier accounts, exchange rate differences, etc.) posting payroll, inventory, and provision entries (depreciation, bad debts, paid leave, FNP, CCA, etc.) and taxes reconciling accounts (turnover, IC, reconciliations before sending balances to Hyperion for consolidation, etc.) Preparation and validation of annual accounts in French accounting in partnership with In-Extenso Creation and analysis of financial information and performance metrics to facilitate decision making Administer the monthly close process, with focus on streamlining processes, driving efficiencies and automation Spend reporting, partnering with Operations to ensure planned spend levels do not exceed commitments, while relentlessly identifying cost improvement opportunities Inventory analytics Partner with the site directors and local leadership teams to evaluate the best deployment of capital and resources to drive the most growth and ROI for the business Periodic review of labor and overhead rates to ensure appropriateness for inventory valuation, as well as quoting efforts Cross-functional support in S&OP efforts Liaise with external audit team, driving local efforts in meeting audit team requests Oversee the site fixed asset system Administer Continuous Improvement Program cost savings analytics Assist in commercial opportunity financial analytics, ensuring future opportunities drive profitable growth Daily / Weekly / Monthly KPI reporting Cash forecasting with cash-flow maximization mindset, focusing on working capital reduction and opportunities to improve Formulate weekly flash reporting Budget development, monthly forecasting Evaluate, assess, document, implement and maintain internal controls to ensure risks are eliminated Customer and product level profitability analytics Lead renewal of contracts including insurance contracts, leasing contracts Annual preparation of elements for the calculation of IFCs Social: In Extenso is responsible for preparing pay slips: - Preparation of employment contracts, mutual insurance and pension fund registrations - Declarations of sick leave and pension fund contributions - Analytical recording of payroll - Management of training files - Relations with and quarterly declarations to the Occupational Health and Safety Department - Preparation of staff representative elections - Annual setting of salaries and expenses Preparation of Shareholders Meetings with lawyers Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned by supervisor Credentials/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Accounting or Finance Minimum 5 years of progressive and related professional experience, minimum 3 years within manufacturing Experience/Educational/Training Preferred: CPA Certificate preferred MBA Degree preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of US GAAP Cost accounting Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines High attention to detail Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus Advanced Excel skills Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing and Finance Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing, Medical Device, and Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr