Assistant Plant Controller

Assistant Plant Controller

Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing - and into more than 23 million vehicles every year. The Assistant Plant Controller is a senior Finance position in a manufacturing site; responsible for forecasting, executing, and reporting financial performance to the Controller and senior management. Key responsibilities include supporting and leading the plant financial activities in the areas of accounting, costing, budget / forecast, expense control and reporting. Supports P&L improvements. Identifies and supports cost improvements and program profitability activities. Assist the Controller with plant financial activities including GL accounting and reconciliations. Support the month-end closing process including preparation of manual Journal Entries and ensuring appropriate cost allocations. Maintain a robust internal control environment aligned to the company Business Operating System and Sarbanes Oxley requirements. In collaboration with the Controller and plant leadership, manage the business of the plant in order to achieve financial and performance targets. Support and lead the financial month-end closing and reporting process. Support and promote Continuous Improvement initiatives. Prepare and support Capital Appropriation Requests including financial justification in accordance with company guidelines. Maintain accurate and compliant balance sheet accounts and corresponding reconciliations. Coordinate internal and external audit activities pertaining to the plant ledger. Collaborate with the Finance Department staff to achieve department and company objectives. Perform additional related duties and analyses as directed by the Plant Manager or Plant Controller. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, MBA / CPA is a plus. 5+ years working experience in an Accounting or Finance position, automotive industry preferred. Manufacturing plant experience preferred. Fluent in MS Office applications, experience with MFGPro / SAP / Hyperion applications preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage complex or ambiguous situations; strong supervisory management skills and ability to work under deadlines. Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings by verbal or presentation format. Primary location is Murfreesboro Facility. ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.