Plant Controller

Purpose of the position.

Provide financial leadership for the Monterrey Plant, as well as, the plant finance department in meeting all financial and managerial accounting requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function for the Plant and be a key member and decision maker of the management staff and report on key plant operational and accounting metrics (recurring and ad-hoc).
• Manage and influence resources to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting activities, including fixed asset management, inventory valuation, product costing, period closing & reporting, budgeting/forecasting, and overall asset and liability control.
• Analyze and report on key plant operational and accounting metrics. Present plant financial performance in various forums as required.
• Supervise the department to ensure timely and accurate completion of plant accounting activities, including fixed asset management, inventory valuation, product costing, period reporting, budgeting, and overall asset and liability control.
• Ensure appropriate support of CLS's divisional requirements and Corning Finance functions.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment. Comply with US GAAP, Mexican Financial Information Standards, and Corning accounting policies. Maintain documentation in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Experience resolving compliance and reporting issues, providing recommendations to improve processes and guidance to junior colleagues
• Other functions and projects as assigned in support of plant, company operations, and business objectives.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal Hours of work/work schedule/flex-time:
• Generally Mon - Fri, 40 -hour work week, additional hours as needed

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Required Years and Area of Experience:

• 5 - 7 years of relevant experience

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of financial and management accounting
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (both English and Spanish)
• Ability to be comfortable interacting and communicating with all aspects of the business, including plant staff and senior managers.
• Sound cross functional skills
• Strong computer skills
• Strong knowledge/experience with ERP systems (SAP, Khalix, People Soft)
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to act under pressure in fast-paced environment

Soft Skills:

• Team player
• Business partner
• Ability to act on initiative
• Customer focused
• Ability to embrace change
• Problem solver