Manufacturing Operations Controller

at 
Proterra
Posted on 
3 Mar
JOB CATEGORY

Principle Duties and Responsibilities 
- Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including: data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.). 
- Finance lead for integration projects with the business unit to ensure financials are reported accurately, synergies are reported, corporate policies and internal controls are integrated. 
- Support strategic analysis on product lines, customers, and manufacturing and distribution footprint. 
- Responsible for the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for the group of facilities which consists of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts and plans. 
- Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast, effectively communicates results to management for all facilities. 
- Coordinates evaluation of capital projects and approval process. 
- Leads/supports actions to achieve productivity targets and business plans, including development of contingency plans, improvement initiatives and corrective actions 
- Performs and monitors the plants’ monthly closing process in conjunction with the central accounting functions 
- Finance Leadership of all aspects of Material and Inventory Control 
- Work with plant sites to develop and report on key performance metrics, including providing education/training as necessary 
- Coordination and oversight of physical inventories and audits with plant sites. 
- Create an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management 
- Communicate results, risks, and business concerns to the Chief Operating Officer and the VP of Finance 
- Perform ad-hoc analysis as assigned and work with operations and plant sites. 
- Travel offsite to meet with plant team members at manufacturing and distribution sites. 
- Perform any other tasks as required by the finance team. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by extensive knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing and distribution costing principles. Understands P&L, balance sheet and cash flow dynamics.

Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline required. 
- MBA, and/or CPA preferred. 
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a finance function, experience in a controller position and/or manufacturing location strongly preferred
- Past experience with bill of materials, inventory valuation, standard costing and ERP/MRP systems required. 
- Oracle experience strongly preferred
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required
- Strong analytical abilities
- Excellent communication skills and detail oriented

Job Description

Principle Duties and Responsibilities 
- Ensures that there is an effective and efficient system of internal controls including: data integrity, asset protection, segregation of duties, budgeting, financial reporting, information systems and adherence to corporate policies (GAAP, SOX compliance, etc.). 
- Finance lead for integration projects with the business unit to ensure financials are reported accurately, synergies are reported, corporate policies and internal controls are integrated. 
- Support strategic analysis on product lines, customers, and manufacturing and distribution footprint. 
- Responsible for the financial planning, budgeting and forecasting processes for the group of facilities which consists of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual forecasts and plans. 
- Provides in-depth analysis on variances to plan and forecast, effectively communicates results to management for all facilities. 
- Coordinates evaluation of capital projects and approval process. 
- Leads/supports actions to achieve productivity targets and business plans, including development of contingency plans, improvement initiatives and corrective actions 
- Performs and monitors the plants’ monthly closing process in conjunction with the central accounting functions 
- Finance Leadership of all aspects of Material and Inventory Control 
- Work with plant sites to develop and report on key performance metrics, including providing education/training as necessary 
- Coordination and oversight of physical inventories and audits with plant sites. 
- Create an environment where talent is developed through effective performance management 
- Communicate results, risks, and business concerns to the Chief Operating Officer and the VP of Finance 
- Perform ad-hoc analysis as assigned and work with operations and plant sites. 
- Travel offsite to meet with plant team members at manufacturing and distribution sites. 
- Perform any other tasks as required by the finance team. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by extensive knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing and distribution costing principles. Understands P&L, balance sheet and cash flow dynamics.

Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant discipline required. 
- MBA, and/or CPA preferred. 
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in a finance function, experience in a controller position and/or manufacturing location strongly preferred
- Past experience with bill of materials, inventory valuation, standard costing and ERP/MRP systems required. 
- Oracle experience strongly preferred
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are required
- Strong analytical abilities
- Excellent communication skills and detail oriented

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