Plant Controller POST NUMBER: 430772

Job Description: Plant Controller

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Plant Controller to join our team in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring a solid foundation in accounting and cost analysis, with a focus on building skills to grow within our organization. This role is instrumental in supporting financial processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving financial insights that contribute to operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Support the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts in collaboration with department heads.
• Perform cost accounting activities, including analyzing manufacturing costs, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Collaborate with operational teams to provide financial insights, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Assist with month-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Contribute to financial analysis and ad-hoc reporting to drive informed decision-making.
• Support the implementation and adherence to internal controls and financial policies.
• Engage in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Prior experience in an automotive manufacturing environment is required.
  • Exposure to organizations with revenue between $100M and $500M in sales is highly preferred.
  • Background as an Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, or Financial Analyst is ideal.

• Skills and Knowledge:

  • Foundational understanding of cost accounting principles.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Experience assisting in the preparation of financial reporting packages and budgets.
  • Proficient in communicating financial data and collaborating across departments.
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • CPA or CMA designation is a plus but not mandatory.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive training and coaching to support your professional growth.
• A collaborative environment with opportunities to work across multiple departments.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.