Amsted Industries

Plant Controller

Amsted Industries$80K — $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
  • Strong cost accounting experience required.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly SAP, is essential.
  • Proven record in process improvement and analytical problem-solving abilities.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills for collaboration across functions.
  • Self-starter mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial operations and reporting for the Dayton site.
  • Manage site income, balance sheet, and cash flow management.
  • Integrate dry coil manufacturing processes into SAP system.
  • Oversee inventory controls, including physical counts and cycles.
  • Analyze monthly results to drive operational improvements.
  • Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual plans for the facility.
  • Lead capital expenditure processes and track project benefits.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to co-own the financial performance of a site.
  • High level of interaction with plant leadership and corporate finance.
  • Involvement in Americas-wide projects.
  • Professional development opportunities within BAC.
  • Dynamic work environment with emphasis on continuous improvement.
Full Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE

This position will be the primary Finance resource supporting BAC's Dayton, TN facility. The Plant Controller will co-own the financial performance of the site, by partnering with the plant manager and site leadership, by understanding and optimizing cost structure, identifying opportunities to improve EBITDA performance, optimizing conversion costs, and by leading individual projects. Additionally this position will have overall financial responsibility for the plant including internal controls, forecasting/budgeting, reporting, and capital spending. This role could also support Americas-wide projects on an as-needed basis in coordination with other member of the Finance organization.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
  • Primary financial lead and member of the Dayton Leadership Team.
  • Manage site income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
  • Own financial reporting for the site.
  • Integrate the dry coil manufacturing processes into BAC's SAP system
  • Manage inventory and material usage performance and controls, including physical inventories and cycle counting program.
  • Manage direct and indirect labor productivity and reporting and assist in driving efficiencies.
  • Be the site-based lead for cost accounting activities and coordinate cost accounting processes with the Americas Finance team.
  • Ensure compliance of internal controls and SOX requirements, including training plant personnel and supporting internal audits.
  • Analyze monthly results and work with plant management and personnel to drive improvements.
  • Prepare quarterly forecasts and the annual plan for the facility and support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process.
  • Own Capital Expense process for the plant including tracking/forecasting, project justification and approval process, and resulting benefit tracking.
  • Drive key cost-out and productivity projects as needed.
  • Support other BAC facilities improve their financial performance and controls.

NATURE AND SCOPE

The Plant Controller will report to the BAC Finance Director with matrix reporting to site Plant Manager. As part of the Finance Department, the Plant Controller will have a high level of interaction with Corporate Finance, Operations, and other critical functions within the business. The position will be based in Dayton, TN facility, but will require occasional travel to other BAC locations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline, MBA or CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience, manufacturing facility preferred.
  • Cost accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Working knowledge of business systems / ERP, preferably SAP.
  • Experience working on complex system integrations is highly desireable
  • Excellent track record of process improvement.
  • Demonstrated expertise working across multiple business functions at a manufacturing facility strongly preferred.
  • Self-starter mentality willing to identify opportunities and propose solutions as issues present themselves.
  • Intellectual curiosity.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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 individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 50% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 30 pounds and travel both domestic and internationally up to 10% of the time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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About Amsted Industries

Amsted Industries is a diversified manufacturer of industrial components serving primarily the railroad, vehicular and construction markets. The company's products include bearings, brake systems, power transmission systems, and more. Amsted Industries was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Learn more about Amsted Industries
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1902

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