Job Description
One of our clients in the Cleveland area is looking for an Assistant Controller to be a business partner and leader at their plant in Mexico. In this role, this candidate will manage accounting practices, and the maintenance of financial records assuring compliance with GAAP, statutory requirements, and corporate policies. In addition, this individual will develop, prepare, analyze, and present for senior management review, current and forecasted results of Business Unit performance.
Essential Functions:
* Develop and maintain an effective system of internal control for the safeguarding of the company's assets and their proper utilization.
* Assure effective departmental operation through selection, training, deployment and motivation of staff. Assure duties, responsibility and authority of each Finance staff position is defined and communicated.
* Develop, implement, and update effective financial and operational information systems to provide the organization with timely, accurate, and meaningful information which meets current and future reporting needs.
* Assure the development of sound budgets and forecasts to assist in timely managerial decisions and effective strategic planning.
* Coordinate and monitor the planning process to ensure that forecasts, expense budgets, cost savings opportunities and capital investments are achievable and contribute to the short and long-term profit and growth objectives of the company.
* Function as an active member and financial advisor to management team. Support operations staff in developing and interpreting financial and non-financial performance measurements.
* Conduct special projects as assigned, including, but not limited to financial analysis of manufacturing plant rationalization, acquisitions, performance improvements, etc.
* Compliance with U.S. requirements regarding billing, registration of assets, sales tax, etc.
* Act as immediate contact with the corporation's independent auditors on matters related to the Business Unit/Facilities location(s) financial records.
* Oversee the credit, collection and administration of the Billing/Collection/Accounts Receivable operation related Business Unit (if applicable)
* Interact with corporate financial services and corporate accounting to ensure consistent policy and procedures.
* Ensure that all required training is identified for and completed by all direct reports.
* Evaluate staffing needs and costs; identifies, hires and promotes individuals with the right skills and competencies necessary to achieve superior results.
* Develop a team environment that values diversity and uses various individual's strengths to the benefit of the team.
* Exhibit positivity, flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to take on new responsibilities as requested or required.
Required Skills & Experience
* 5+ years' of experience in Finance with an emphasis on manufacturing/cost accounting including responsibility for accounts, budgeting, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
* Results and profit-oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.
* Knowledge of manual and automated accounting systems (Cognos and Power BI is what they use)
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
***Must be fluent in Spanish and English***
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
* MBA or CPA preferred.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.