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Job Title: Financial Controller Reports to: Group Accounting & Reporting Director Location: Greensboro, NC ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is a global manufacturer, and this is the only manufacturing site in the United States along with sites in Europe and Asia. The company has over 2000 employees serving customers across 120 countries. JOB SUMMARY The Financial Controller is responsible for overall leadership of the Finance department which include the following : oversee financial accounting and reporting, ensure controls and compliance are in place, drive forecast / budget processes at the site, lead responses on local tax issues, provide financial analysis and insights to the plant GM to drive efficiency and to enable resource allocation, manage profitability and cash flow generation of the site. RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management Leadership Act as a trusted advisor to the Site GM on all site related financials including compliance and controls, resource allocation, productivity and efficiency. Drive and support strategic planning including the forecasting/budgeting processes and the setting of operational targets aligned with strategic goals. Responsible for maximizing site profitability and cash generation. Represent the Company in interactions with local authorities, minimizing risks and maximizing returns. Build and develop a strong, professional, high quality finance department. Business Partnering Ensure processes and resources are in place to provide analysis to understand production variances and work with production team to ensure accurate valuation of inventory Provide support to Site GM to drive efficiency and cost savings initiatives and best cost of production processes. Support Operations to align manufacturing resources against market demand. A key member of Continuous Improvement programs. Rigorous evaluation and monitoring of capex investments at the site to ensure resources are allocated to projects that bring good returns to the company and group. Financial Accounting & Reporting / Controls & Compliance Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of financials. Ensure compliance to local legal, tax, customs and other regulatory requirements. Act as site compliance officer on KYC/KYS /AML or other group compliance policies. Establish SOPs and interface with all departments such as Operations, Supply Chain and HR. Internal controls and always ensure control standards are followed. Forecasting / Budgeting Work across-functional teams to elevate their understanding of performance and identify steps to improve forecast accuracy. Lead forecast / budget variance commentary and reporting. Target areas of expense overruns/inconsistencies and implement corrective measures. Team Management Coach, mentor and guide the finance team to establish clarity of roles and responsibilities and the overall direction with the team members. Support the Managing Operation - Financial Controller in driving a collaborative and supportive team environment that delivers results. Set out development plan and execute it for the operational team members to improve organizational ability and keep talent as succession plan. Qualifications and Education Requirements BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance related. At least 10 years of experience in accounting and financial planning and analysis in a manufacturing environment. Possess knowledge of processes and costing of products in a global manufacturing environment. Comfortable working across different cultures in a global environment and is comfortable operating in a matrix reporting structure. Ability to report to a senior level outside the country. Good communication skills Experienced with proven track record of delivering results in a high growth environment. Strong exposure to financial controls; budgeting, forecasting and management reporting; and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements. Familiar with the workings of SAP ERP system. Experience in data management and analysis, including use of business intelligence reporting and finance systems. Knowledge of treasury, tax, transfer pricing and compliance. Exposure to IFRS GAAP reporting would be considered advantageous. Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 SE: 510736469

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