Controller

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Business Unit Controller for our Tire & Wheel business located onsite in Elkart, IN.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

This position will manage revenue and related expense reporting for the Tire and Wheel Assembly Business Unit, ensuring control, accuracy, predictability and timely reporting of results, comparative analysis and commentary to Senior Leadership. Understand the business, economics, and environmental drivers of actual results versus operating plan and forecast.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP of Operations and senior leadership team to drive profitability, production cost optimization and efficiencies with a continuous improvement focus.

• Provide information to management team by assembling and summarizing data; preparing reports; making presentations of findings, analyses, and recommendations.

• Prepare annual business plans and own the monthly forecast for the TWA business unit.

• Analyze customer profitability, engaging senior leadership to drive sustainable results.

• Analyze financial results and variances; identify trends; recommend and drive actions.

• Develop, implement and track plant efficiency metrics.

• Prepare and/or Analyze Capital Expense projects with an ROI lens and track actual vs. projected performance.

• Provide support for logistics, planning and production forecasting.

• Provide clarity of understanding and drive improvements in cost reporting and related infrastructure.

• Maintain proper accounting processes and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility to ensure no significant control issues or audit comments.

• Manage the maintenance and accuracy of standard costs in conjunction with Corporate Cost Accounting including BOMs, routers and purchase standards.

• Oversee clear, concise, and timely monthly closing of the manufacturing systems to meet the stated deadlines and reporting needs, as well as provide timely and accurate response to requests for accounting information.

• Maintain a strong and result-driven relationship with Plant Managers.

• Support a Continuous Improvement / Lean, Six Sigma activities throughout the organization.

• Experience with Microsoft D365, Microsoft Power BI is preferred by not required.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

Dotted line supervision of plant accounting personnel within the Business Unit. Direct report to Sr. Director, Finance. Indirect (dotted line) reporting to Director of Operations. Supervisory responsibilities must be carried out in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training direct reports; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance yearly; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or a comparable discipline and at least 10 years related management experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s Degree and/or CMA/CPA is preferred but not required.

Dexter is driven by our core values committed to Safety, Quality and Integrity:

• Execute with Determination - Be curious, work together, break new ground, find solutions, fulfill our commitments, surpass expectations!
• Connect with People – Empower employees to grow, engage and collaborate; build lasting customer partnerships; care for our communities.
• Do the Right Thing – For our people, for our customers, and for the business.

We care for our people. Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.