Controller

Responsibilitiesarrow_right * Align the strategic financial plan locally by defining and outlining goals and activities.

* Prepare the Annual Operating Plan, including the monitoring of budget deviations, Key Performance Indicator (KPI) development, and coordinating improvement initiatives.

* Conduct monthly and year-end closure actions, including the corresponding reporting.

* Prepare monthly financial reporting and analysis for the manufacturing location, such as budget-to-actual variances and future monthly forecasts.

* Lead the annual cost and profitability budget process for the business.

* Calculate and set manufacturing standard overhead rates and standard costs for all production parts.

* Perform product line and part profitability analysis as needed.

* Perform Annual Inventory Evaluation * Conduct various ad-hoc financial analysis or other related projects as assigned.

* Update and maintain monthly General Ledger (GL) account reconciliations for the location through the month-end closing process.

* Monitor and ensure legal and financial compliance.

* Provide required information to Corporate Accounting for the annual external financial audit.

* Ensure the fulfillment of all legal and internal requirements regarding Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE). * Preparing and filing the annual personal property tax return documentation * Oversee the investment planning process by considering and calculating all expenses and ROI * Conducting the fixed asset inventory bi-annually, placing new assets into service, and impairing or disposing of assets as needed.

* Lead by example in line with the organization's Guiding Principles and Code of Conduct.

* Develop employees and drive Talent Acquisition and Management processes.

* Foster a proactive and collaborative work culture.

* Participate in FNST Growtth and Lean Manufacturing Process activities to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualificationsarrow_right * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is a plus.

* Proven experience in financial planning, reporting, and analysis, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

* Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial compliance, and auditing practices.

* Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

* Proficiency in financial software and tools, as well as Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). * Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and provide actionable insights.

* Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing cost accounting preferably in the automotive supply sector.

* Thorough knowledge of standard cost manufacturing systems and production variance analysis.

* Understanding and experience with setting manufacturing overhead rates desired.

* Experience with fully integrated ERP systems (SAP ) and Business Information databases.

* Experience preparing capital expenditure requests with related cash flow and return on investment.

* Self-motivated with ability to work additional hours as needed and perform occasional business travel.

* Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.

* Value for Customers: Drives a customer-oriented business strategy and provides indispensable support to deliver successful outcomes.

* Innovation: Envisions the impact of potential future trends and proactively drives necessary changes.

Encourages creativity and initiative from employees.

* Drive & Execution: Inspires and motivates self and others, while taking full accountability for actions and results.