Assistant Controller

This Assistant Controller role is within the Commercial Vehicle Business Unit and is based in Henderson, KY.

The objective of this role will be to support the plant by analyzing existing customer performance as well as future opportunities for business growth.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual closing responsibilities by providing timely and accurate reports, reconciliations, etc
• Participate in the identification and development of cost savings ideas
• Development of standard costs and reporting out of variances on an as needed basis
• Working cross functionally to ensure a robust internal control environment exists with regard to initiation of purchase requisitions, expense recognition, revenue and receiving cutoffs, cycle counting of inventory (root cause analysis), etc.
• Analyzing and reporting of profitability levels on current customers and products
• Assist with the cost development used to create pro-formas for potential new business opportunities
• Assist with the daily tracking of KPIs including sales, costs, labor productivity, inventory levels, inventory adjustments, scrap, etc
• Assist with the development and loading of annual operating plans and forecasts
• Investigate customer payment discrepancies and provide proper support to the A/R team to close open issues
• Work with the A/P team to investigate open issues with supplier invoices and payments
• Provide support for the annual physical inventory
• Other ad-hoc requests as needed

• Five years plus experience in a financial role
• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Passionate, energetic, with a desire to drive results
• Strong organizational skills with the proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• A creative and innovative team player with a positive approach
• Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines with emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of Excel and HF
• Must be able to work extra hours when necessary
• Limited domestic and/or international travel may be required