Trelleborg AB

Plant Controller

Trelleborg AB • $90K — $120K *
Rutherfordton, NC 28139In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, cost accounting preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory background
  • Proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office applications
  • Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accounting and finance activities for accurate financial reporting
  • Utilize automated systems for data entry and transaction reconciliation
  • Manage month-end/quarter-end/year-end closing activities
  • Handle fixed asset reporting including budgeting and spend management
  • Review cost trends and recommend responses to significant variances
  • Prepare daily performance analysis focusing on inventory and sales issues
  • Maintain product standard costs and review cost accuracy of new BOMs

Benefits

  • Annual variable bonus plan
  • Generous benefits package including health, dental, and vision
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Accrued paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program support
  • Opportunity for a rewarding career with significant impact
Full Job Description
Plant Controller

Reporting to the North America - Controller, the Plant Controller is responsible for all phases of accounting, financial reporting, and other financial activities for a manufacturing site. The Plant Controller will assist in the continual development and improvement of business processes as well as implementation of accounting policies and procedures, while working with plant management to optimize operating results.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the activities of Accounting and Finance to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting including internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits and annual budgets
  • Uses automated systems to input data, reconcile transactions and oversees trial balance maintenance
  • Manages month end/quarter end/year end closing activities and ensures compliance with Trelleborg financial reporting policies
  • Manages fixed asset reporting, including budgeting, spend management, and asset capitalization
  • Reviews cost and variance trends; researching significant variations and recommending appropriate response
  • Prepares daily operating performance analysis; including inventory movements, sales, and cost of goods sold, to identify significant issues in a timely fashion
  • Maintains and updates product standard cost in SAP
  • Reviews new BOMs and Routers submitted for costing accuracy
  • Evaluates and approves cost review requests, including operating impact analysis
  • Prepares cost estimates for new products and cost variations of existing products
  • Performs monthly inventory valuation
  • Manages inventory processes including cycle counting
  • Assists in preparing and monitoring of operating forecasts based on budgets. Review significant variations and analyze operating impact
  • Establishes labor and overhead rates in line with operating budgets
  • Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation. Works with purchasing and operations management to enhance accuracy of cost components
  • Assists shared service center function with information and/or analysis when requested


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, cost accounting preferred
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment with previous supervisory experience
  • Experience in SAP
  • Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications, Power BI is a plus
  • Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, Formulas, Power Query)
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required


Successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language fluently
  • Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
  • Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance
  • Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
  • Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
  • Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately
  • Commitment to making improvements company wide
  • Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office and SAP
  • Ability to maintain a professional and respectful relationship with coworkers and company in a leadership capacity
  • Problem solving; Ability to overcome obstacles
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
  • Demonstrated ability to utilize ERP system to support operations
  • Comprehensive understanding of General Ledger, Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory Control, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable


Travel Requirements

  • Minimal travel required
  • Hybrid position with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite. Audits and company reviews may require more weekly onsite time


Benefits

As a valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive salary
  • Annual variable bonus plan
  • Generous benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • A rewarding career with greater opportunity for impact

About Trelleborg AB

Trelleborg AB is a global engineering group focused on polymer technology, with headquarters in Trelleborg, Sweden. The company operates in three main business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, and Trelleborg Wheel Systems. Trelleborg's products are used in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and oil and gas. The company has operations in over 50 countries and employs approximately 24,000 people. Trelleborg is listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange and has a market capitalization of approximately SEK 50 billion.
Learn more about Trelleborg AB
Size
24,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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