Assistant Plant Controller

Assistant Plant Controller

Bellefontaine, Ohio

AGC Automotive located in Bellefontaine, OH is currently seeking a qualified Assistant Plant Controller. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing accounting functions consisting of reconciliations, standard cost system maintenance, inventory reporting, manufacturing variance analysis, month-end closing responsibilities, provide financial decision-making information, determine cost of operations, guides cost analysis process, recommends improvement actions, confirms costs, and prepares special reports.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the month-end closing activities, analysis, and reporting of results
• Conduct cost analysis of crucial products and operational processes
• Analyze variance reports comparing actual plant performance with standard costs and provide explanations for discrepancies
• Coordinate and verify maintenance of cost system
• Prepare and provide ad hoc, product costing, departmental spending, and profitability reports to management
• Assist in the annual preparation of the annual plant budgets, monthly forecasts and special projects
• Lead and assist with internal and external financial audits
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual account reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits (both financial and J-Sox related)
• Work directly with plant management to support the company’s goals and objectives
• Supervise the plant cost accountant

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Accounting/Finance
• 5 to 7 years’ experience in manufacturing environment (automotive industry preferred)
• Related work experience and technical skills in account reconciliation, cost accounting and month-end closing responsibilities
• Knowledge of GAAP and related financial rules and compliance guidelines
• Proficiency in using MS Excel and other applicable accounting and financial software
• Ability to travel as necessary

AGC Glass Company North America fabricates high-quality automotive safety glass for automobile manufacturers located in the United States and abroad. This is a salary exempt position with bonus potential, medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid holidays and 401k with Company match.

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