Manager II Finance / Plant Controller (Hybrid)

Job Overview

Overview:

TE Connectivity's Automotive Americas Finance Team has an opening for a Plant Controller for the Greensboro, North Carolina Automotive manufacturing location. This role will support forecasting, budgeting, month end close, cost control, inventory accuracy and control, product costing, lean manufacturing improvements, process improvement and internal controls.  Position will need to assure that a strong control environment is maintained and is appropriately balanced with the business partner role.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all financial areas for the manufacturing location
• Prepare forecasts for Greensboro manufacturing facilities
• Participate in annual cost development, including labor and overhead rates
• Prepare Capital Expenditure analysis/review
• Supervise month end closing process and report out
• Maintain Strong Internal Control Environment
• Provide financial oversight of inventory accuracy and control measures of performance
• Understand plant operations and products and apply knowledge of costing, forecasting, budgeting, and general business management  
• Provide financial guidance to Site Director and Staff
• Drive process improvement and lean manufacturing concepts to build quality products at lowest cost 
• Lead Plant Finance staff and ensure ongoing individual development
• Prepare and present weekly and monthly results to Business Unit management
• Other Ad-Hoc reporting as needed for plant management team, corporate finance, and Center of Excellence (COE).
   

What your background should look like:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field; MBA and/or CMA preferred
• Experience in various financial disciplines (operations, costing, accounting, and financial planning)
• Minimum of 7 years experience in progressive accounting positions, minimum 4 years previous manufacturing plant experience required
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding and ownership of initiatives for improvement in process controls and procedures
• Must be highly organized and be able to work on multiple projects that will vary widely in scope, size, and type
• Ability to deal with, and effectively navigate an ever-changing environment with a matrix reporting structure
• Experience in supporting or regular interaction with various management levels.   
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Demonstrated computer proficiency; Strong MS Office skills required

Competencies