Plant Controller

1 month ago

Florence, South Carolina, United States AESC US LLC Full time
Job Summary

AESC US LLC is seeking a highly skilled Plant Controller to join our team in Florence, SC. As a key member of our Global Finance Organization, you will be responsible for maintaining control over plant spending and supporting the development of a plant spending budget.

About the Role

This is a critical position that requires a naturally inquisitive individual with a strong analytical mindset. You will be working closely with the Plant Operation Manager to analyze and explain actual results compared to the plan, enhance internal controls, and standardized procedures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the creation of an annual operating plan for plant controllable operating expense and capital expenditures.
  • Maintain variance analysis to planned expenses and support efforts to reforecast costs during the plan year.
  • Perform the annual product cost standard setting process, periodic updates as required, and daily development of product costs.
  • Prepare all journal entries and account reconciliations on a monthly basis, including complex correcting journals or analytical schedules that support reserves.
  • Analyze plant financial data, including cost center reports, activity rates, variances, and inventory valuation. Prepare flux analysis and complex ad hoc financial analysis.
  • Complete the timely and accurate completion of month-end, year-end, and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis.
  • Perform error resolution/root cause analysis and implement process changes.
  • Identify and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiencies and customer service.
  • Create accurate and concise verbal and written communications to internal departments and external business partners about accounting-related information.
  • Manage special projects individually or as part of a cross-functional team, ensuring timely decision making and completion.
  • Manage, perform, and interpret data analytics to assist in business decisions.
  • Support accounting policy implementation and training of plant accounting personnel.
  • Enforce, support, and seek to enhance the procedures around internal controls through cooperation and collaboration with the Internal Audit Department.
  • Maintain secure control of accounting-related documentation such as invoices, checks, journal entries, and financial statements.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related degree.
  • Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or finance.
  • Six (6) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with plant managers and other business partners with an emphasis on cost analysis.
  • Experience in assisting with development of financial justifications for capital expenditures and performance improvement projects.
  • Knowledge of query, reporting, and data analysis tools.
  • Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.g., formulas such as V-lookup, graphs, pivot tables).
  • Excellent verbal and written skills necessary in order to communicate intricate job-related processes to internal customers.
  • Proven analytical problem solver.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Works well in a team environment, working towards the common goal of the department as a whole.
  • Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
  • Understands and follows all standards of IATF16949 and VDA 6.3 quality standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards).
  • Understands and follows all standards of ISO14001 environmental standards. (training and awareness will be provided for those who are not familiar with these standards).
What We Offer

Welcome to our state-of-the-art Gigafactory where you'll have the opportunity to tackle the world's most fascinating challenges alongside exceptionally talented individuals who are driven to make a difference. At AESC, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including a competitive salary and a rewarding AESC bonus program. In addition, we provide a range of valuable benefits, such as 401K, and health insurance. We strive to ensure that our employees are well taken care of, enabling them to focus on their work and contribute to our collective mission of changing the world.

  • An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development.
  • Highly automated, clean, safe, and temperature-controlled production environment.
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
  • HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • 401K with company match.
  • Life Insurance (Company paid and additional voluntary life available).
  • Paid Vacation and 14 Paid Holidays.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage (Company Paid).
  • Tuition reimbursement.
Application Process

Even if you don't meet every requirement listed, if you believe this role suits you well, we encourage you to apply. Your application gives us the opportunity to learn more about you and explore potential fits within our team.

Following the submission of your application, we are committed to providing timely responses to all applicants, though response times may vary depending on the volume of submissions. If you do not receive an immediate response, please rest assured that this in no way reflects on the quality of your candidacy. Your application will be retained in our files, and we may reach out to you for future roles that align with your skills and interests. As our organization experiences rapid growth, we appreciate your patience in this process. We are actively working each day to enhance our application procedures to ensure a smoother and more efficient experience for all applicants. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm for joining our dynamic team.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At AESC, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all individuals. We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Join us in our passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance products, contributing to a sustainable and zero-carbon emission future.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, hear; stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and lift with hands and arms frequently throughout the day.

Travel

Occasional domestic and international travel required.

Work Environment

The work environment is primarily an automated manufacturing plant with a concrete floor and is characterized by some temperature extremes, moderate noise, and forklift traffic. The individual must be able to perform all essential functions as appropriate on the plant floor, in meetings, and with employees, management, customers, and suppliers.

Candidate must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of drug screen and background check. AESC US LLC is a drug-free workplace.

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