Plant Controller at UGN

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Step into the future of manufacturing excellence at UGN Monroe in Ohio! Officially opened in September 2015 as a 232,500 square foot facility, this cutting-edge operation is a powerhouse of innovation and quality. With approximately 400 dedicated Team Members, the Monroe plant specializes in delivering top-tier acoustic insulation, carpet, and underfloor technologies to companies such as Honda, Toyota, and Subaru.

In 2018, UGN invested $50 million in the facility’s growth, adding 150,000 square feet (65%) to plant capacity. This investment further solidifies UGN Monroe’s reputation as a trusted Tier One partner in the automotive industry.

UGN Monroe: where innovation, service, and success drive us forward.

The Plant Controller is responsible for all financial activities of the plant and manages the financial information regarding the plant/company financials in support of the management team and plant operations. This role is responsible for applying the principles of cost accounting to conduct studies that provide detailed cost information not supplied by general accounting systems.  The role will also assist other departments in maintaining accurate inventory records. This position will be on-site at our plant in Monroe, Ohio.

What you will do for UGN:

• Maintain the plants manufacturing database, including, but not limited to:
  • Adding new products as required
  • Establish standards for raw materials and trade items, if applicable
  • Establish standards for purchased finished goods
  • Establish production rates for all products
  • Establish standard costs and routing for all products
  • Establish departmental labor and overhead rates
• Coordinate the measuring and reporting of cost reduction activities for the plant.
• Chair cost reduction/improvement meetings.
• Communicate financial results with plant management and Team Members.
• Prepare projected monthly sales forecast and profit and loss reports.
• Produce journal entries needed for month-end close.
• Resolve financial transactions and report discrepancies.
• Produce various weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports.
• Produce and/or review daily efficiency and material usage reports.
• Coordinate and oversee annual physical inventories.
• Prepare monthly journal vouchers for accrual and expense accounts.
• Prepare annual budget and participate in annual audit.
• Participates in monthly corporate accounting meetings.
• Works with the corporate operations accounting team as they support the plant with periodic reporting, month-end close, and ad hoc reporting as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A CPA or MBA is a plus.
• 5+ years of related experience in Plant finance and/or training.
• Previous Plant Controller experience within the automotive industry or the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Effective communicator with all levels within a plant.
• Knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Manufacturing software; Payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications--Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook, Manufacturing ERP system (Oracle), and Hyperion.

We strive to ensure each team member feels valued, respected, and included, and is presented with equal opportunities to be successful here at UGN. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. UGN participates in E-Verify. For more information, go to www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

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