Assistant Plant Controller

Aegis Worldwide is a staffing and recruiting agency specializing in the manufacturing and engineering industries. One of our manufacturing clients in the Louisville, KY area is hiring for their Assistant Plant Controller position. 

Job Overview:

The role involves taking charge of financial forecasting processes, including budget and periodic forecasts, while overseeing the reporting process to ensure reliability, consistency, and transparency. The position requires managing standard costing reliability and conducting various controlling analyses such as variance analysis, standard costs, margin/programs, and budgetary control. Collaboration with the Shared Service Center is crucial for obtaining and validating finance information. Responsibilities extend to overseeing the plant's operating cash flow, participating in Business Plan validation for new programs, monitoring program start-ups, and contributing to post-audits. The finance lead person is expected to collaborate with plant management in developing action plans for achieving operational targets, enhancing financial profitability, and optimizing cash. Compliance with the Code of Management and Code of Ethics within the Finance domain is a key aspect of the role, along with promoting financial awareness among operational teams.

Position Specifications:

• Perform internal audits (POs/Credit Cards/ Cycle counts / ICB)
• Capitalize assets
• Book payments
• Provide code to share services AR/AP/Interco/Accounting

Position Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting required; Master's degree preferred. 
• Minimum of 2 years experience in MRP, cost accounting and variance analysis
• 5-10 years of professional experience in industrial controlling