Plant Controller Analyst - 1st Shift

We are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON delivers operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

·          Works with the Controller with systems process improvements and implementation of changes.

·          Leads projects and team assignments for general accounting and financial analysis activities in the plant.

·         Collects and analyzes plants, products and processes results and statistics.

·         Responsible for review and modification of internal controls

·          Prepares weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements/documents and annual budget preparation.  Also assist with financial bridge process and variance analysis. 

·          Leads cost accounting process.

·           Prepare, review, and maintain capital expenditure requests.

·         Analyzing customer pricing issues and coordinating corrective action with commercial team.

·           Coordinates fixed assets and depreciated work.

·          Perform new program financial tracking and analysis and work with program finance to ensure quoted margins are adhered to.

·           Responsible for accounts receivable review of past due issues, approving memos of customer reductions, EDI issues and supports Corporate A/R and Treasury in cash application.

·           Backup to Controller for labor, scrap and MRO spending and other approvals as necessary.

·         Responsible for special projects as assigned.

·          Participate in root cause analysis and team problem solving activities (ex. 8D reports, department meetings, etc.).

·          Assist with plant activities to achieve quality, productivity, and cost reduction goals.

This full-time salary-exempt role is a part of our Finance team and reports to the Controller.

Required experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.

• Three (3) to Five (5) years’ experience in related financial, operational, or business analysis.
• Understanding of financial systems, manufacturing systems, general ledger, standardized cost accounting, along with budgeting and forecasting is a plus.
• Knowledge of QAD and One Stream is a plus. (or similar integrated manufacturing system).
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of financial and performance data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software – intermediate level.

Working conditions:

·         We’ll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our Grand Ledge facility in Grand Ledge, MI, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

·         Near downtown Lansing – the State Capitol.

·         Near Michigan State University – Located in East Lansing.

·         Hiking and biking trails paired with an active Old Town experience in many of the nearby towns and villages.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

•         Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.

•         Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

•         Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

•         Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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