Controller

Description

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Controller

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About Us

Exide Technologies, with operations in 80 countries and fiscal 2009 net sales of approximately $3.3 billion, is one of the world's largest producers, distributors and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The Company's four global business divisions – Industrial Energy Americas, Industrial Energy Europe, Transportation Americas, and Transportation Europe – provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for industrial and transportation applications. In addition, Exide’s Asia Pacific/ Rest of World operations contribute sizeable revenues to the Company, divided evenly between the Industrial Energy and Transportation products and services.

Department: Finance
Reports To: Plant Manager

Summary of Controller

The controller is a key member of the Plant's leadership team, and the financial leadership of the entire company. Responsible for defining and implementing financial control procedures, systems and standards as may be required for the proper performance of the accounting function within the limits of approved company practice. The Controller is an active resource in keeping the Plant Manager and other members of the staff apprised of deviations, analyzing performance and bringing best practices to the plant.

Responsibilities of Controller

• Prepares campus operating and capital budgets.
• Monitors all spending and reports monthly, quarterly and annual results to management.
• Analyzes operating results including manufacturing cost, productivity, and scrap rates.
• Assists Plant manager in evaluating performance and actions necessary to improve results.
• Monitors fixed assets. Coordinates and supervises annual fixed asset inventories.
• Coordinates the preparation of expenditure requests (CERs) and actively works with the initiators of CERs to quantify acceptable levels of investment returns.
• Monitors capital project spending and is responsible for closing capital projects on a timely basis.
• Maintains the integrity of the location's fixed asset ledger by working with the shared services department.
• Directs and controls production and scrap reporting, material movement including receiving and interplant shipping.
• Maintains control of and reports the results of monthly cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Supervises plant Finance staff.
• Responsible for the training of finance department employees, planning, assigning, and directing their work activities.
• Works with all levels of plant and divisional personnel on issues including budgeting, assessment of cost reduction recommendations and comparison of actual results to plan.
• Responsible for maintaining local compliance with the requirements of the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Prepare ad hoc reports as directed.
• Interprets company policies to Supervisors and enforces safety regulations.
• Communicates closely with all department managers and supervisors to ensure positive outcomes.
• Comply with current Quality Systems requirements.
• Follow Excell Lean Manufacturing procedures.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned by the Director of Engineering.

Requirements

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Controller

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Requirements for Controller :

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of financial or accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Fiduciary responsibility for at least 120 million dollar organization.
• Must have knowledge of spreadsheet application software programs.
• Experience with the financials of a mid-size manufacturing facility.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
• Ability to compose reports, procedures, policies and general business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information to any level of employee.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives is preferred.