Operational Controlling Manager

Job Description

DIRECT HIRE - Operational Controlling Manager - $125,000 - $155,000 + 20% Bonus

About the Company

Spark Talent Acquisition is a Michigan-headquartered recruiting and staffing company that connects great talent with great employers. We understand that finding a new position can be stressful and identifying top talent can be challenging. For us to maximize successful placement and retention, we start by listening to and understanding each of our clients. We believe in face to face interaction and having a solid understanding of our client’s business before placement. We pride ourselves in team development as it matches our purpose as an organization to continually create career opportunities.

Position Summary

In this role, you will have be responsible for 3 Automotive Manufacturing Plants. You will sit out of one of them and then travel to the other two once a month. You will have a Plant Controller who reports to you at both of those plants.

Position Responsibilities

Oversees Controlling and works with several plants

Work with Plant Management team on ongoing and new business issues to ensure accuracy of financial statement information

Work with Accounting group to communicate plant related issues and provide direction on plant financial performance

Manage Plant Controlling organization to ensure compliance with controlling guidelines

Participate in all plant level management meetings and provide guidance to Plant Management team on all financial related matters

Provide plant management team with periodic analysis of plant financial results

Manage budget process at plant level including analysis of year over year changes

Oversee forecast process at plant level

Manages month end process and target actual analysis

Ensures all reporting requirements are met timely and accurately

Work with Plant Management team on strengthening internal controls at the plant level

Work with Plant Management team on improving core manufacturing systems including inventory, labor reporting and tracking, overtime tracking, scrap reporting, and shipping

Work with Plant Management team and Corporate Engineering group on launch of new programs

Work with Fixed Asset accountant to ensure accuracy of capital for plants

Key contact for all financial related matters by Plant Management team at the plant level

Participate in working with IT in developing or identifying procedures/software systems and makes recommendations that will continually enhance company financial operations or respond to changing conditions

Minimum Requirements

Employs strong leadership skills to guide, coach and direct employees

ABILITY TO TRAVEL OUT OF STATE ONCE A MONTH

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Effective use of problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to manage conflict and confrontation in a positive, constructive manner

Effectively manages multi-tasks and changing priorities

Ability to assess strengths, weaknesses and degrees of risk in plans and actions

Works extremely well in a team-based environment

Thorough understanding of accounting/auditing principles, tax legislation, etc.

Knowledge of SAP preferred

Advanced Excel skills required, i.e. Pivot tables, VLOOKUP

Minimum 7-10 years of work experience in a Manager Capacity

What We Offer

Assorted benefits packages that include medical, dental, vision, 401k, Paid time off and pet insurance that start on the 1st day of your employment

National network of clients/companies in a variety of industries

Competitive wages based on experience levels

Experienced and specialized recruiters that have a strong passion for client service and identifying opportunities