Assistant Controller - International Automotive Components

POSITION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• The Assistant Controller is responsible for the compliance of the safe work practices of their department and provides support for improvement actions based on results from the Plant Safety Audit.
• Prepares and supports the Daily, Weekly & Monthly financial reports, including, but not limited to the following:
1. Processing the Weekly Payroll Journal Entries to record the expenses and retrieving all related reports throughout the month.
2. Coordinate Accounts Payable processing with the Shared Services India Accounts Payable Team.
3. Accounts Receivable including entering Purchase Orders (expiring and updating pricing) into QAD, credit and debit memos from the customer and support recovery of past due accounts, working with the Shared Services India Accounts Payable Team.
4. Intercompany activities including Netting payables, Debit Memos, In-Transit, & Pricing.
5. Prepare Manual Invoices

• Performs month end close processes including journal entries to record or accrue expenses, reporting, Intercompany balancing, analyzing the financial results, and completing with all job-relevant Account Reconciliations to the General Ledger.
• Manages & maintains the Daily MRO checkbook to monitor monthly spend.
• Supports the Physical Inventory process by managing tag control and supervising Key Punching.
• Perform audits of Bills of Materials and Routings to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.
• Manage the QAD checklist reports to detect potential issues and investigate/correct any costing issues.
• Assist in preparation of various reports to support the Daily Accountability meeting.
• Complete and/or support timely and accurate reporting of government required information. 
  
• Assist in the completion of special projects.
  
• Assist in the Annual Budget Process.
  
• Backup to the Controller on cost activities.
  
• Supports all internal and external audits.
  
• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with local management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
  
• Minimum of two years' experience in the manufacturing environment (preferably automotive) required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, suppliers, customers, and the general public.
• Must be able to analyze financial statements, interpret and recommend courses of action to assist management in the successful operating of the business.
• Must be willing to work in a team environment and function with little direct supervision.
• Developed Excel knowledge including basic and complex formulas and formatting.
• Ability to perform reconciliation of Intercompany accounts, and General Ledger to subledger accounts. 
• Understanding of general Costing Principles. 

TRAVEL

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.