Trelleborg AB

Plant Controller

Trelleborg AB$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in cost accounting
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment with supervisory responsibilities
  • Familiarity with SAP programming
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel with advanced functions
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders
  • Utilize automated systems for data input and reconciliations
  • Manage all month-end and year-end closing activities ensuring compliance with policies
  • Prepare and review fixed asset budgets, capitalization, and reporting
  • Analyze cost and variance trends, providing insights for management decisions
  • Conduct daily performance analyses related to inventory and sales metrics
  • Update and maintain product standard costs in SAP

Benefits

  • Annual variable bonus plan
  • Generous health, dental, vision, and life insurance package
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement available
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Access to an employee assistance program
  • Opportunities for impactful career growth
Full Job Description


Job Description

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.
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