Plant Controller

Humanetics Safety is the pioneer of safety systems used across the automotive, aerospace, defense and transport sectors. It is the market leader in the design and manufacture of the iconic crash test dummies, the world most biofidelic anthropomorphic test devices, and a leader in Active Safety test solutions, crash test equipment and calibration platforms that are used to ensure humans are protected at moments of need. Our hardware devices have exact match digital twins and integrated software platforms that provide customers with powerful solutions to maximize the productivity of their crash test programs. Protecting humans in a world in perpetual motion.

1st shift
Role Purpose: The Huron Plant Controller is responsible for directing overall accounting and finance activities for all Huron (Ohio) Plant. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, month-end close and financial reporting, Audit, internal controls and statutory compliance. The position looks to maximize the return on assets by administering financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems that safeguard the assets to assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Assist in directing the financial affairs of the company within the scope of responsibility outlined by the Finance Director and Corporate Controller.
• Oversee Huron Plant accounting and finance functions ensuring meeting all targets and objectives.
• Responsible for coordinating and managing the activities of accounting / finance using US GAAP accounting principles.
• Oversee financial management of the Huron Plant operations, including review of financial results, profitability assessments, pricing and other significant areas.
• Review location monthly financials and perform detailed analytical reviews to understand trends in business activities.
• Travel to the site in Farmington Hills from Huron, Ohio when required.
• Assist in preparation and review of accurate and timely monthly financial information, satisfying all Corporate, Lender and Private Equity firm requirements.
• Assist with preparation of location specific annual budgets and forecasts with supporting documentation and assessment of Huron Plant financial results and outlook for discussion with Humanetics management.
• Verify compliance with standard company financial policies and procedures.
• Notify FD and/or Corporate Controller of any misappropriation of assets or other irregularities.
• Lead statutory governance and ensure compliance with all local statutory laws and regulations.
• Monitoring and ensuring an effective internal control framework is in place and operating effectively. This includes compliance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations.
• Drive improvements in financial record keeping through full utilization of customized ERP system.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Significant Role Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and statutory principles
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting to enable accurate inventory valuation using an actual FIFO method.
• Extensive experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analytics and data analysis
• Consistent achievement of accurate and timely financial reporting
• Excellent knowledge of utilizing tools to automate and link data reports
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance, Certified Public Accountant or equivalent experience
• Minimum of seven years to ten years of experience in accounting and finance with increasing responsibilities. Prior Plant Controller experience preferred.
• Experience with multinational corporations.
• Familiarity with manufacturing/costing
• Experience with financial systems implementations.
• Ability to lead process improvement initiatives.
• Knowledge of ERP Systems; experience with Syteline (Company ERP) a plus
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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Humanetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT employer