Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Rehmann is seeking an Assistant Controller for our automotive manufacturing client, Dexter Stamping, in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Dexter Stamping has a rich history in precision manufacturing as a world-class supplier in the automotive industry setting themselves apart from the competition through innovative processes and a commitment to excellence.

For over 50 years, Dexter Stamping Company has been a world-class automotive supplier of complex and tightly tolerated stampings.

We actively seek non-vanilla work that other companies often hesitate to take on. With presses ranging from 35 tons up to 1200 tons, we can stamp just about anything! Our presses are also complimented nicely by our extensive resistance welding department as well as other secondary processes such as robot welding, tapping, tumble deburring and parts washing.

Our team is the reason we are here, and they work hard each day to ensure our customers are well taken care of. Careers at Dexter Stamping Company provide opportunities for promotion and other incentives to help you reach your goals.

Dexter Stamping Company is looking for their next Assistant Controller to join the team! If you are looking for an employer where you can be part of a family-orientated manufacturing company with opportunities for growth, then this is the opportunity for you.

Position Overview : The Assistant Controller is an operationally focused role with responsibility of providing financial review and analysis leadership for the plant.

Responsibilities :

• Provide leadership over the financial review and analysis of Budget, Forecasting and Actuals through clear, timely, critical and actionable insight.
• Take initiative in continuously improving the tools, processes, and reports that provide value added analysis and forecast / budget accuracy.
• Serve as a resource to the Finance Department.
• Oversight and responsibility for strengthening the internal controls over the financial reporting environment.
• Prepares analysis and presentation material for explanation of plan-to-actual deviations and forecast changes.
• Support process improvement with the finance function within the plant to ensure accuracy and transparency of the numbers, week over week, month over month, and year over year.
• Research accounting matters and provide possible solutions for policy and application.
• Effectively interact with the Company’s external and internal auditors to proactively identify and resolve issues as well as meet key deadlines.
• Responsible for general maintenance of the ERP systems and accounts for the collection, monitoring and control of plant related costs.
• Analyze financial data using an ERP system and collect information (data mining) throughout the plant to identify trends or one-time changes of reporting position on balance sheet.
• Maintain correct general ledger (GL) accounts mapping and reporting structure in systems and facilitate system upgrades.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and reconciliation schedules.
• Create and deliver various analysis including but not limited to sales and profitability.
• Supply audit documentation and analysis as requested.
• Support ad hoc analysis and projects in support of the strategy of the business.
• Develop more robust and automated reporting tools and processes utilizing current systems and resources to streamline sales / margin analytics and reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of various financial schedules (account reconciliation) used for the Actual Results reporting, Budgets and Forecasts, Balance Sheet management and Cash Flow management along with related activities.
• Maintains and prepares budgeting and financial reporting models to provide timely and relevant information for the plant and management.
• Maintain adequate product costing for valuation and cost-estimating activities.
• Act as payroll back up to HR Manager.
• Consistently adhere to, and support, company policies and procedures, including environmental and quality standards.

Education / Experience :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance, Accounting or related field
• Masters in Finance or Accounting Preferred
• CPA License Preferred
• Automotive manufacturing experience highly preferred
• 5 or more years related experience and / or training OR
• Equivalent education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Positive mind-set and a team player.
• Is legally authorized to work in the United States on a Full-time basis.
• An independent critical and logical thinker who displays attention to detail.
• A high degree of initiative, self-starter nature.
• Desire and ability to learn about the business and develop the necessary link between operations and the financial statements.
• Displays leadership within a financially driven organization.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and time management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Perform all duties in a professional, productive manner, with emphasis on our Quality and Safety Policies.
• Is skillful in the operation of typically used related tools, materials, and equipment.
• Able to operate Company vehicle and meet insurance carrier requirements.
• Ability to analyze complex information.

Client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.