What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Lear Corporation?
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Lear Corporation is the leading Tier 1 automotive supplier serving all of the world's major automotive manufacturers with our world-class automotive seating and automotive electrical products. Our products are developed and produced by a diverse, talented team of more than 165,000 people. With operations in 39 countries, Lear operates in every major automotive manufacturing region in the world. For our globally positioned and successful teams, we are looking for dedicated talents with zest for action and enthusiasm. If you love challenges, want to experience development opportunities unrestrained, and want recognition that pays off, then you've come to the right place with Lear.
PLANT CONTROLLER
(LOUISVILLE, KY)
As a member of the finance team, the Plant Controller will be responsible for financial reporting and analysis in the organization. Providing reporting and analysis to facilitate critical business decisions based on financial data. Supporting the plant operations through analysis of and by providing actionable information on key performance indicators and trends. Communicating with and coordinating plant and division functions, promoting organizational success. Offering recommendations to reduce costs, increase profitability, or otherwise improve financial performance.
The Role:
Your work will include, but not be limited to:
- Lead the monthly, quarterly and year end close process. Responsible for the financial statement’s compliance in accordance with US GAAP
- Deliver plant forecast per the Company's Operating Calendar. Lead the development of annual Plant Budget
- Develop capital spend request business case(s). Coordinate review and approval with the Division management
- Responsible to support the semi-annual physical inventory to ensure that accuracy of the outcome
- Lead, direct and coach the plant finance team
- Partner with Operations to identify and drive continuous improvements initiatives
- Must be able to work with various levels of the organization (Division, Operations, Commercial, Purchasing and Systems).
- Provide a weekly assessment for changes from the current forecast (volume/mix, scrap, Freight, labor MFE, etc.)
- Review and approve month end journal entries and accounts reconciliation
- Supervise and ensure accuracy in the AR, AP, Payroll, fixed asset, and costing process
- Review and approve purchase requisitions. Track spending vs budget.
- Monitor cash flows and drive cash flow forecast accuracy
- Track and report all capital projects completed in the facility
- Track the plant profitability by program (PPR) for the forecast and the month-end actual
- Support wage analysis in Collective Bargaining Unit negotiation
- Perform the Semi-Annual access review
- Responsible for the Quarterly Attest and Quarterly SOX testing certification
- Responsible for various ad hoc requests/projects for plants, division and corporate.
Your Qualifications:
- 5 Years of Finance Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
- Prior accounting work experience OR BS or BBA in Accounting or related field (Finance or Economics)
- Consistency in prior employment. Frequent company rotation discouraged
- Previous Budgeting & Forecasting experience for a multi-national organization.
- Proven Analytical, Communications and Organizational skills.
- Ability to interface across multiple organizations, product lines and levels in the organization.
- Prior supervisory experience
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible and/or changeable schedule, especially during the month end close process
- Strong Microsoft Office Skills.
Bonus If You Have:
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and reporting requirements.
- Prior Automotive Experience.
- Master’s degree, CPA, or Equivalent.
- Experienced with Hyperion HFM, Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Retrieve or Equivalent.
- Open to Relocation.
Lear Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse workplace.
Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.
