Controller - Plant

Position Title:         Plant Controller (Old Fort, NC)

Reports to:              Director of Finance, Fiber

Responsibilities:

• Function as a strategic partner for the Plant Manager, providing strong financial leadership for the plant
• Drive actual results to achieve/exceed Plan. Continuously monitor variances, identify risks and opportunities, and initiate corrective actions
• Identify/initiate actions to improve profitability and asset turns, personally executing as needed. Examples include make vs. buy analysis and recommendations, reporting process improvements, contribution margin leakage and countermeasures, etc.
• Provide timely and relevant management reporting and actionable analysis to line managers to support fact-based decisions
• Recruit, develop, and motivate a strong finance and accounting organization promoting an environment of continuous improvement, best-in-class processes, and timely, relevant information
• Coordinate the annual planning and budgeting process to ensure the development of realistic plans focused on continuous improvement and supported by action plans to assure successful achievement of planned results
• Ensure a thorough understanding of plan drivers, risks, and opportunities to facilitate the development of actionable contingency plans
• Ensure that accounting records and monthly financial statements are complete, accurate, and prepared in accordance with GAAP and in compliance with Motus’ financial policies and procedures
• Coordinate and prepare accurate, reality-based forecasts including in-depth analyses, identifying corrective actions
• Ensure that internal controls and procedures are effective (no significant deficiencies or material weaknesses)
• Manage the plant portion of the annual audit with external auditors
• Develop accurate standard costs on an annual basis, ensuring a thorough understanding of variable, semi-variable, and fixed costs that can be used for variance analysis and decision-making purposes
• Proactively manage working capital to meet/exceed plan cash flow targets

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• B.A. and/or CPA/CMA preferred
• Prior manufacturing Plant Controllership experience preferred
• Demonstrated success in over-achieving profit and cash flow targets
• Successful experience in the details of planning/forecasting, and “actionable analysis”
• High energy, well-organized, and process-driven with the ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously

Who We Are:

Motus Integrated Technologies is a dynamic, half-billion-dollar global leader in manufacturing high-quality headliners, interior trim, and fiber solution products for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Motus operates advanced manufacturing facilities across North America (U.S. and Mexico) and maintains a global presence with 12 locations. Motus is part of the Atlas Holdings portfolio, an industrial holding company based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Motus offers a vibrant working environment where innovation and forward-thinking are at the forefront of what we do. If you are eager to contribute to our legacy and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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