I., (USA), Onsite Position Summary Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month-end close activities ...
I., (USA), Onsite Position Summary Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month-end close activities ...
I., (USA), Onsite Position Summary Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month-end close activities ...
I., (USA), Onsite Position Summary Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month-end close activities ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
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Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, working at heights, carrying equipment up to 50 pounds, accessing security-controlled areas ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, working at heights, carrying equipment up to 50 pounds, accessing security-controlled areas ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, working at heights, carrying equipment up to 50 pounds, accessing security-controlled areas ...
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Under the direction of the Casino Cage Operations Supervisor, the incumbent is responsible for controlling and accounting of transactions for the cage windows, main bank, chip bank and check bank.
Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a safe and controlled environment. Training provided. Competitive compensation offered. Qualifications * A love of working with ...
Requires excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain a safe and controlled environment. Training provided. Competitive compensation offered. Qualifications * A love of working with ...
... controlled hazardous areas is required.
... controlled hazardous areas is required.
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
Ability to perform walk downs of equipment in an industrial plant environment, to include climbing ladders, accessing security-controlled areas, and entering confined spaces and controlled hazardous ...
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 29 days ago
Thales rating
8.9
Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
10th of 156 rated electronics manufacturers
Job description
North Kingstown, R.I., (USA), Onsite
Position Summary
Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month-end close activities, ensuring accurate financial data and inventory valuation, preparing on-time KPI's reporting, leading budget and forecast processes at plant level. Working closely with plant management team and corporate manufacturing controlling, you will play a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and informed decision-making within the manufacturing environment.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Month End Close 20%
- Preparation of manufacturing related Journal entries (facilities and indirect cost reallocation, inventory, perso variances reclassification, accruals).
- Manufacturing expenses (manex) and absorption analysis and correction journals if necessary.
- Material variances (PPV, IVA, Scrap/Obso) follow-up and analysis and correction journals if necessary.
- Inventory valuation - variance analysis and inventory reclassification as per corporate guidelines.
Financial Reporting 15%
- KPI's reports for Plant Management.
- Monthly closing package for corporate manufacturing controller, including volumes, headcount/productivity, inventory, manex gap analysis and Perso P&L.
- Ad-hoc reports and analysis.
Budgeting and forecasting 10%
- Leading yearly plant budget exercise (on top of Manex including Facilities, Local IT, Capex of the plant).
- Presentation of the budget and load in Anaplan of validated submission. - Leading manufacturing rolling forecasts exercises (several cycles during the year).
- Follow-up on actuals Vs budget / forecast and gap analysis.
Other duties as required - 50%
- Ensure standard costing principles: calculation of hourly rates and update of standard cost in local ERP (Oracle).
- Maintain other financial data set-up in Oracle (direct and indirect cost centers, allocation keys for facilities, IT and indirect).
- Point of contact for Regional BU controller regarding cost of cards personalized in perso center.
- Manufacturing cost control: validate Purchase Request and challenge if necessary.
- Financial Business Partner for local management team: prepare, present and explain the numbers within financial analysis.
- Capex preparation (including payback calculation) and follow-up of plant capex (actuals and forecast).
- Ensure fixed assets valuation, on-time put in service and correct depreciation; lead fixed assets count and manage write down or impairment if necessary.
- Facilitate Stock counts/Asset verification.
- Ensure financial guidelines and policies are respected.
- Point of contact for external and internal auditors (incl. internal control) for areas of responsibility within manufacturing controlling.
Minimum Qualifications
- BA in Finance (or related field) with 5+ years of experience in controlling OR (or related field) with 3+ years of experience in controlling; experience in Manufacturing controlling highly appreciated.
- Abilities - Analytical, problem solving, attention to detail, time management, work under deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills - Excellent communication, team player, integrity. - Knowledge Manufacturing controlling (standard costing) and accounting principles, knowledge of financial processes of Thales, MS Office, understanding of ERP System, experience in Oracle an asset, Power BI.
- Occasional travel required.
What We Offer
Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
Company provided Life Insurance,
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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between
Total Target Cash (TTC) 88,837.50 - 159,868.00 USD Annual
This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including - but not limited to - the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program