Gestamp was founded in 1997 with the goal of being a global supplier with a focus on technology. Since that time, it has grown steadily, progressively adding new products and technologies.

With presence in more than 20 countries, Gestamp is an international group specialized in the design, development, and manufacture of metal automotive components. The company focuses on the development of innovative products to make vehicles increasingly safer and lighter, thereby reducing energy consumption and environmental impact.

Throughout its more than 20 years of experience, Gestamp has become a global technology provider characterized by its proximity to customers, ongoing innovation and strong internationalization.

Since its creation, Gestamp has moved from being a small local stamping company to a global company operating in the main auto manufacturing hubs.

With the challenge of being at the forefront of innovation, Gestamp devotes a great effort to research and develop cutting-edge technologies. Therefore, innovation is the basis on which its future strategy is established.

JOB SUMMARY - Assistant Controller - Chattanooga Plant 1

Provide profit analysis activities, including forecasting, budgeting, internal reporting and analytical reporting to support financial closing and consolidation. Support Controller in management and review of the plant finance team.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting

Monthly and yearly general ledger closing entries and related reconciliations.

Maintain financial reporting package for monthly reporting and forecasting.

Support Controller in weekly flash process

Oversee internal reporting processes (labor efficiency, sales track, scrap, weekly cost tracking, etc.)

Accumulate required information to support budgeting and forecasting processes, including development of budget schedules, and supporting documentation.

Development of part standard costs including overhead, labor, and purchase parts to support budgeting and forecasting.

Develop or oversee cost variance analysis.

Reviews/audits cost ledger transactions on a weekly and monthly basis.

Tracking and reconciliation of departmental budgets and actual costs through weekly and monthly reports.

Track and explain status of all accounts receivable past dues.

Reconciliation of all accounts including intercompany.

Prepare monthly aging and sales reports.

Accurately verify and invoice daily shipments to Customers:

Daily monitoring and application of Customer accounts payments:

Support Controller in special assignments as needed.

Oversee and review work of team members.

Prepare quotes for new business opportunities.

Assists with physical inventories and reconciliations.

Act as controller in his/her absence

AP / AR & Backup

Accurately process AP & AR documents – Backup.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or 3 years job related experience for every year of college equivalency.

3 years relevant cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.

SAP experience is a plus, but not required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Exceptional skills with Excel and MS Office suite.

Strong written and verbal skills.

Excellent interpersonal & organizational skills required.

Strong problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Able to manage priorities.

Ability to work independently and also as a member of various teams.