Summary:

Our client is a major worldwide leader in its market sector with great brand reputation.  This multi-billion company seeks a Senior  Manufacturing Controller to be responsible for overseeing all finance and IS activities for the manufacturing plants in Mexico.

Essential functions:

Direct and coordinate activities related to the following:

• Monthly financial closing, analysis, consolidation, and reporting
• Collaborate with Corporate, Segment, and GBU leadership for Manufacturing, Business, and functional areas
• Foreign exchange forecasting, reporting, and strategy deployment (if applicable)
• Lead strategic and restructuring activities impacting Mexico plants
• Oversees balance sheet integrity and overall compliance efforts
• Leads annual standard product cost process
• Budgets and analyzes group expenses
• Directs and approves annual budget process, inclusive of preparation, consolidation, and presentation
• Participates on initiatives related to systems development, implementation, and maintenance
• Responsible for preservation of assets / internal controls (SOX)
• Business partner for Manufacturing and Business Leadership
• Develops and manages finance and information systems teams at the plants
• Manages capital and inventory processes to optimize cash flow
• Responsible for financial oversight and technical guidance related to the manufacturing sites
• Ad hoc requests and initiatives as required

Minimum requirements:

• Undergraduate degree (four year or equivalent) in Finance or Accounting required
• Advanced business degree and/or accounting certifications preferred
• 10 - 15 years of experience in accounting / finance with at least 3 - 5 years of experience in a Plant Controllership role in a large manufacturing operation, preferably Mexico
• Plant Controllership experience at multiple sites in a global role
• Lean and/or Operational Excellence training and certification
• Proven track record of organizational success
• Ensures high standards of integrity and data accuracy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with English fluency
• Managing to multiple changing business priorities
• Drives to deliver financial and non-financial results
• Works effectively in a cross-functional environment
• Demonstrates managerial courage and strong business acumen
• Thinks strategically and drives continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills to yield high quality decisions
• Ability to interact with personnel at all levels in the company and possess excellent people skills.
• Working knowledge of plant enterprise, financial, and Microsoft Office systems
• Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and accounting standards (US GAAP,   IFRS, and local Mexico statutory regulations)
• Strong financial analysis and planning and standard cost accounting experience
• Ability to hire, train, motivate, and develop effective teams