About the Company.

German company of automotive turn (Norma Group México) Leader company in engineering and technology of hoses and connectors that go in the transmission of the car for different OEMS customers, located in Kalos industrial park, Miguel Aleman highway, Apodaca Nuevo León.

Objective of the position.

Directs the preparation of financial reports, including the income statement, balance sheet, and provides analysis on historical and future financial performance. Accountable for all accounting-related processes at the plant including budgeting, forecasting, costing, capital justifications, cost savings (Global Excellence) and productivity, supply-chain/inventory activities, statistical reports, audits, and tax activities. This position is a business partner of the Plant Manager and other plant staff in achieving the plant's financial and non-financial goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

· Analyze significant operating variances monthly for direct and indirect labor, variable manufacturing expense, and scrap & material usage. Communicate and recommend improvements timely and accurately.

· Complete standard costing (i.e., BOM, routings, labor rates, overhead burdens, etc.).

· Forecast direct cost variances, cost reduction plan variances, wage rate variances and non-standard variances.

· Analyze report and recommend actions to improve position of labor costs, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution costs, returns and inventory levels.

· Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning. These include, but are not limited to P&L reporting, variance analysis, cost tracking, AR/AP, balance sheet, Global Excellence tracking.

· Analyze and accurately report financial results to the plant, Region, and HQ management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.

· Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.

· Prepare monthly closing requirements to properly reflect current financial status of the plant.

· Submit all financial transactions, required transmissions, and reports on a timely and accurate basis.

· Maintain internal financial controls at the plant.

· Update financial status in ERP/MRP systems.

· Assure adherence to IFRS/GAAP. Resolve questions of IFRS/GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.

Leads and performs financial work in support of all departments (i.e., capital justifications, participating in Kaizens and LEAN events, process, and product rationalizations).

Education and Experience:

· B.S., B.B.A. or equivalent in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. MBA preferred. CPA/CMA designations a plus.

· 8+ years finance/accounting experience in a small to mid-sized manufacturing company. Of which 3-5 years in a management role (Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, Finance Manager) in a manufacturing environment.

Multinational/multisite manufacturing experience preferred.

Other Knowledge and skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Ability to travel to the U.S. and Europe for periodic conferences

· Bi-lingual (business fluent) in English and Spanish, 80% + in English

· Excellent Microsoft skills, (excel)

· 8+ years of experience in a plant controller position or similar role

· Strong leadership with direct reports.

· Ability to set an example of strong work, ethics, discipline, and organization

· Strong communication skills with both the Plant Manager, the Senior Manager of Controlling and Regional executives, and directors

· Willing to perform detailed analysis, gather data, analyze information, evaluate results, and choose or recommend best solutions for problems.

· Knowledge of ERP systems. AX2012 is preferred but experience with SAP, Oracle or other systems is acceptable

· Knowledge of BI and KPI systems

· Exceptionally strong skills in finance, audit, risk reporting and compliance controls

· Highest level of integrity and accuracy in all accounting areas

· Able to resolve conflicts and sustain constructive working relationships with others

· Skilled detecting and assessing problems and taking steps to anticipate, prevent or correct them

· Excellent ledger and reporting experience in both Mexico, the U.S and Europe

· Experience on monthly and weekly Forecasting, and yearly Budget

· Strong knowledge of costing and inventory controls

· Strong experience working under maquiladora environment and shelter operations

· Strong knowledge of Tax compliance in Mexican regulations (Federal, State and Local)

· Strong knowledge of working with two separate general ledgers

· Knowledge of AR and AP processes

· Strong experience on Balance sheet reconciliations

· Ability to meet and achieve due dates on reporting requirements for the plant, Region and Corporate office

· Strong skills to control budget and operating expenses

· Excellent skill and knowledge of Fixed assets controls

· Knowledge and experience on cost savings and cost avoidance projects