Assistant Plant Controller
Bellefontaine, OhioAssistant 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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