Plant Controller Jobs

Position Overview:

The Plant Controller is responsible for overseeing the general accounting and financial reporting functions. Candidate is responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that the company assets are adequately safeguarded and that all financial reporting is prepared in compliance with financial policies, SEC requirements, and US GAAP.

Job Responsibilities:

• Exceptional work ethic.
• Provides technical accounting research and guidance.
• Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures (internal controls) are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.
• Coordinates work relating to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the company financial records.
• Oversees the general accounting function, which includes inter-company accounting, external financial reporting, and balance sheet management.
• Ensures that company financial reports are prepared in compliance with policies and directives, US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Good US GAAP and financial reporting technical skills.
• Ensures that the ERP/GL system continues to operate as required.
• Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.
• Involved in validating/designing suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
• Able to manage, mentor and coach direct reports.
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order over the same.
• Coordinates and oversees the Sarbanes Oxley activities relative to internal controls documentation and testing.
• Responsible for all external reporting, including taxes and audit requests.
• Directly responsible for closing of monthly financial records at NACG level and consolidation of all locations.

Required Education and Experience:

• 8-10 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Solid excel skills, Oracle experience is a plus.
• Prior management experience required
• Business degree in Accounting/Finance required, CPA or MBA preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively across departmental functions
• Knowledge of accounts reconciliations
• Demonstrated ability to form, lead and develop high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are mandatory
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, internal controls, and financial reporting

Additional Information

Travel: 0 – 10%

Physical Demands: Lifting a minimum of 25lbs, occasionally. Position is a desk position. Long periods of computer and/or phone is required.

Company Overview:

For over 80 years, Tecumseh Products Company has been a leading global manufacturer of compressors and related products operating in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. It is our long history and strong brand image that continue to build our future. To help us as we advance in the next chapter of our history, we need people who are passionate and enthusiastic, willing to work in a multi-cultural environment and energized by bringing new and innovative products and services to the industry.

Values & Behaviors:

At Tecumseh all employees are expected to demonstrate behaviors that reflect our core values:

• Respect – showing regard for people’s feelings, ideas, and concerns.
• Teamwork – actively collaborating and engaging with our colleagues across the globe, and
• Integrity – doing what is right, not what is convenient,
• Excellence – demonstrating our passion for success with an entrepreneurial spirit,
• Passion – striving to constantly exceed expectations,

Tecumseh Products Company is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.