Henniges Automotive Hiring for Plant Controller Job at New Haven, MO Full Time

Job Summary

The Controller position is accountable for the accounting operations of the plant, to include the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that report results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. The position is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results to stakeholders including corporate office and plant senior leadership team as well as to confer and advise senior leadership team on financial performance.

Decision Making

Assignments are received in the form of broad goals and/or areas of responsibility. Associate has broad latitude (within the defined scope of responsibility) for independent action in setting objectives and deciding how to proceed, consistent with Corporate goals and objectives.

Span of Control

Leads professional staff of approximately two whose tasks are highly technical/professional in nature; typically exempt (salaried) individuals.

Key Accountabilities

· Supervise finance staff.

· Analyze and report monthly financial results.

· Prepare and reconcile financial forecasts.

· Prepare and present fixed asset requisitions and analysis.

· Coordinate annual plant-wide budget preparation and consolidation.

· Present monthly operations review.

· Track results and question plant personnel on ways to improve.

· Manage cash flow of facility and work closely with corporate personnel to maximize.

· Coordinate capital purchases.

· Performs, guides, and/or ensures the accomplishment of the following core management functions: planning, organizing, directing, staffing/employee selection and performance management, coordinating, reporting & budgeting.

Major Challenges

· Strict deadlines for month end and year end reporting.

· Numerous requests for financial data and reports.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education

Minimum: Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or Finance.

Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Experience

· Must have degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Prefer MBA and/or CPA.

Cost accounting

· Must have at least 5 years of responsible manufacturing accounting experience.

· Must have excellent computer skills

Additional Considerations

·Preferred: Supervisory experience

Competencies

· Communicates effectively (verbally and in writing) with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the company

· Written and verbal communication & advocacy skills consistent with the ability to present results of projects and research and to engage in persuasive written and verbal interaction with senior- and executive-level management

· Develops challenging short- and long-term group plans and objectives aligned with those of the department and/or company; solicits staff input in the developmental process

· Business and management acumen extending beyond the associate’s specific job, enabling the associate to proffer valuable insights, recommendations or challenges to policies, procedures and practices extending beyond the immediate scope of the job.

· Working knowledge of financial and economic analysis, project management, and risk management

· Ability to analyze complex financial data and develop optimal recommendations and solutions.

· Well-developed organization and planning skills.

· Competent in multi-tasking (i.e. the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, issues or projects that may include high-visibility initiatives and require innovation, teamwork and planning).

· Proficiency in the following software applications: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook and Hyperion, sufficient to apply and /or support the application with minimal instruction or guidance; this level of proficiency is typically attainable through five-plus years of substantive experience with the applications.

· Motivates through ‘leading by example,’ coaching/mentoring and providing ongoing constructive feedback to subordinate staff; competent in systematically eliciting the best efforts and results from subordinate staff.

· Flexibility and the ability to work with shifting priorities; embrace new/evolving responsibilities.

· Balances multiple demands from superiors, subordinates, and/or peers in a positive and even-handed fashion; displays a calm demeanor under pressure.

This description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents in this job and should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed. It is not intended as an all-inclusive list of accountabilities or responsibilities, nor is it intended to limit the right of any supervisory or management representative to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his supervision. Incumbents are required to perform other related functions as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New Haven, MO 63068: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location