Plant Controller

This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class manufacturing business operation in Monterrey, Mexico. This position will be the Finance resource and plant leadership team member for the company's manufacturing facility in Mexico. The Plant Controller will drive critical productivity and cost-out initiatives, by partnering with the plant manager and other staff and by leading individual projects. Additionally, this position will have overall financial responsibility for the plant including internal controls, forecasting, reporting, and capital spending.

The Plant Controller will report to the Company Finance Leader, Americas, with a dotted line reporting to the Plant Manager, Mexico. As part of the Finance Department, the Plant Controller will have a high level of interaction with Corporate Finance, Operations, and other groups within the business. The position will be based in Monterrey, Mexico but will be expected to travel to other facilities and headquarters in the USA offices periodically, with up to 15% travel. This role may have 1-2 direct reports.

Education and Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 3 + years experience as a Controller
• Experience working Under Maquiladora System (IMMEX)
• Must have a validated USA Tourist Visa for travel.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Demonstrated cross-functional business acumen.
• Must have experience working with a Maquiladora.
• Knowledge of local and federal events with a strong network of contacts.
• Strong communication (proficient in Spanish and English), interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of business systems / ERP, preferably SAP.
• Excellent track record of process improvement.
• Fully Bilingual Spanish/English

Demonstrated Competencies:

• You should also have excellent communication and analytical skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on innovative and creative solutions that result in higher profitability.
• Demonstrated ability to develop finance team members.
• Well-organized with the ability to synthesize multiple issues from multiple accounts.
• Able to work independently, self-motivated, and strong team player.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to complement creative out-of-the-box thinking.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency in the documentation of processes and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proven track record of attaining organizational and personal objectives.

General Responsibilities:

• Collaborates with Plant Manager, Plant leaders, and Americas Leadership Team to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations, and lead the development of complex analysis.
• Provides proactive/unsolicited consultation, interpretation, and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions.
• Drive improvements in plant material usage and scrap rates.
• Work with Supply Chain to optimize material costs and inventory levels.
• Manage direct and indirect labor reporting and assist in driving efficiencies.
• Assist with management, reporting, and analysis of overhead accounts.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements, including training plant personnel and supporting internal audits. Additionally, ensures compliance by meeting all company-+ ethical standards for vendor and supplier partnerships.
• Develop, monitor, and oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial, administrative, and internal controls necessary to safeguard all assets and assure integrity in the financial reporting of our maquiladora operation.
• Must comply with local tax and accounting laws and serve as the subject matter finance expert in the Country.
• Analyze monthly results and work with plant management and personnel to drive improvements.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and the annual plan for both facilities and support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process.
• Maintain standard costing system in coordination with the Company Manager of Cost Accounting.
• Maintain inventory accuracy including physical inventories and cycle counting program.
• Own capital expense process for the Company in Mexico, including tracking/forecasting, project justification and approval process, and resulting benefit tracking.
• Drive key cost-out and productivity projects as needed.
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for the site.
• Analyze variances and communicate explanations to management with recommended actions.
• Shares best practices across regional and global finance teams, e.g., process improvements, financial modeling, and procedure changes.
• Provides proactive/unsolicited consultation, interpretation, and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions.

Our client is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. Proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.