Controller

Continental Structural Plastics

Manchester, Michigan

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis Skills, Automotive Industry, Automotive Technology, Billing, Budget Management, Business Administration, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Compensation and Benefits, Continuous Improvement, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Disbursements, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Fixed Asset Management, Forecasting, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Investment Capital, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Materials Cost Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Operational Improvement, Operational Support, Operations, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Regulatory Requirements, SAP, Strategic Planning, System Operations, Technical Writing, Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Manchester, Michigan
POSTED
13 days ago

Teijin Automotive Technologies is an innovative and full-service Tier One supplier with a global presence and emphasis in development for lightweight technologies. Teijin Automotive offers employees the opportunity to join a leading edge company within the composite material industry and enjoy the benefits offered by a growing company in North America and internationally.

  • Ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting by implementing and maintaining rigorous internal controls, audits, and cross-functional checks.

  • Oversee the daily operations of key finance functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoicing, cash disbursements, customer credits, collections, perpetual inventory, and fixed asset management.

  • Drive the integrity of cost accounting systems, including material costing, labor analysis, overhead absorption, and variance reporting.

  • Manage the development and distribution of timely and accurate monthly financial statements and performance reports for site leadership and corporate stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with plant leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans that align with plant and corporate objectives.

  • Provide actionable financial insights to support strategic initiatives, capital investments, operational improvements, and margin enhancement opportunities.

  • Monitor and evaluate inventory accuracy, inventory valuation, and standard cost system functionality.

  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with external auditors, banks, insurers, and other financial institutions.

  • Partner with Human Resources and operational leaders to support benefit planning, labor cost analysis, and overall organizational performance.

  • Champion a culture of financial discipline and continuous improvement across all departments.

  • Lead and develop the site finance team, fostering collaboration and accountability.

Qualifications:

  • 7-10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting roles, including 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.

  • Deep understanding of cost accounting, inventory management systems, and operational finance in a manufacturing context-automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.

  • Proven ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial data, business journals, technical documents, and regulatory requirements.

  • Demonstrated ability to present financial information clearly and persuasively to executive leadership and external stakeholders.

  • Strong analytical skills, with a high level of proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.

  • High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in managing confidential information.

  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Plex) and Microsoft Excel are required.

Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred), or equivalent experience.

About the Company

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Continental Structural Plastics