Plant Controller

Plant Controller - Cienega de Flores, N.L., Mexico.

This is a unique opportunity to join a world-class manufacturing business operation in Monterrey, Mexico. The Plant Controller will play a critical role as the Finance resource and plant leadership team member for the company’s manufacturing facility in Mexico. This role is responsible for driving productivity and cost-reduction initiatives, partnering with the plant manager and staff, and leading financial projects. The position will oversee financial operations, including internal controls, forecasting, reporting, and capital spending. Reporting directly to the Company Finance Leader, Americas, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager in Mexico, the Plant Controller will collaborate extensively with Corporate Finance, Operations, and other groups. The role is based in Monterrey, Mexico, with up to 15% travel to other facilities and U.S. headquarters. This position may manage 1-2 direct reports.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related discipline, MBA, Finance or Accounting Professional Certification preferred.
  
• 15+ years of direct Finance and/ or Accounting experience. Manufacturing experience required.
  
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
  
• Demonstrated cross functional business acumen.
  
• Must have experience working with a Maquiladora System. (IMMEX)
  
• Knowledge of local and federal events with a strong network of contacts.
  
• Strong communication (proficient in Spanish and English), interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills.
  
• Working knowledge of business systems / ERP SAP.
  
• Excellent track record of process improvement.
  
• Valid U.S. tourist visa for travel.
  

Professional Competencies

• Strong communication and analytical skills.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Decision-making and problem-solving skills with innovative solutions that drive profitability.
  
• Proven ability to develop and mentor finance team members.
  
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
  
• Creative thinker with strong analytical skills.
  
• Skilled in documentation of processes and procedures.
  
• Track record of achieving organizational objectives and implementing solutions.
  
• Self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently.
  

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborates with Plant Manager, Plant leaders and Americas Leadership Team to explain results, make improvements, manage projects, identify inefficiencies, understand operations and lead the development of complex analysis.
  
• Provides proactive / unsolicited consultation, interpretation, and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions.
  
• Drive improvements in plant material usage and scrap rates.
  
• Work with Supply Chain to optimize material costs and inventory levels.
  
• Manage direct and indirect labor reporting and assist in driving efficiencies.
  
• Assist with management, reporting, and analysis of overhead accounts.
  
• Ensure compliance to internal controls and SOX requirements, including training plant personnel and supporting internal audits. Additionally, ensures compliance meeting ethical standards for vendor and supplier partnerships.
  
• Develop, monitor, and oversee the implementation and maintenance of financial, administrative, and internal controls necessary to safeguard all assets and assure integrity in the financial reporting of our maquiladora operation.
  
• Must comply with local tax and accounting laws and serve as the subject matter finance expert in Country.
  
• Analyze monthly results and work with plant management and personnel to drive improvements.
  
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and the annual plan for both facilities and support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning process.
  
• Maintain standard costing system in coordination with Manager of Cost Accounting.
  
• Maintain inventory accuracy including physical inventories and cycle counting program.
  
• Own capital expense process for Mexico, including tracking/forecasting, project justification and approval process, and resulting benefit tracking.
  
• Drive key cost-out and productivity projects as needed.
  
• Manage month-end closing and prepare monthly financial statements and other operational reports for site.
  
• Analyze variances and communicates explanations to management with recommended actions.
  
• Shares best practices across regional and global finance team, e.g., process improvements, financial modeling, and procedures changes.
  

Our client is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. They are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.