Legal Controller Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL SUMMARY

As a key member of the Division Management team, the Controller will report to the
Corporate Controller and assume a strategic role in the management and
financial reporting for the operating division. The Controller will have
primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and
controlling all financial-related activities of the division. This will include
direct responsibility for general accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic
planning, costing, payables, order entry, billing, cost accounting, bill of
materials, business analysis and financial reporting.  The Controller will also liaison with shared service financial staff as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Lead
   Strategy, Planning, and Management.

1. Act
   as Finance Manager/Controller and strategic business partner to division leadership
   team.  Serve as a key member of NASG
   Finance team.

2. Assess and evaluate
   financial performance of division with regard to long term operational goals,
   budgets and forecasts.

3. Provide insight and
   recommendations to both short term and long term growth plan of the division.

4. Support ERP systems and
   software to provide critical financial and operational information.  Evaluate departments and make suggestions for
   automating processes and increasing working efficiency.

5. Communicate, engage,
   and interact with local management group and NASG senior leadership team.

6. Create and establish
   yearly divisional financial objectives that align with the company's plan for
   growth and expansion.

7. Oversee controls and
   payback calculations of capital expenditures.

8. Support consultants and
   auditors as directed/engaged by the shared services group.

9. Implement policies,
   procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by shared service leadership
   team.

1. Direct
   Financial Analysis, Budgeting, and Forecasting.

1. Prepare and present
   division monthly financial budgeting reports, monthly profit and loss,
   forecast, and variance reports.

2. Review and analyze
   monthly financial results and provide recommendations.

3. Maintain monthly operating
   budget and annual division operating budget.

4. Provide the financial
   planning and analysis function for the division. Participate in creation of
   reports, software implementation, and tools for budgeting and forecasting.

5. Participate in periodic
   conference calls with operations management, vendors, and shared service leadership
   team.

6. Prepare periodic sales
   variance reports and explain variations to plan and/or trends.

7. Work with the sales
   team to validate/audit all customer pricing changes.
   

1. Oversee
   Accounting, General Ledger, Administration and Operations.

1. Lead the accounting
   department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems, databases, and
   financial software.  Ensure regular
   maintenance and backup of all accounting systems.  Supervise division financial staff.

2. Review and ensure
   application of appropriate internal controls, and financial procedures.

3. Ensure timeliness and
   accuracy of financial and management reporting data for federal funders,
   investors, and company's board of directors.

4. Monitor financial
   information and provide for the preparation and timely filing of all local,
   state, and federal tax returns.

5. Work with Human
   Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.

6. Manage/Participate in
   the month end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating
   inefficiencies.

7. Review all month-end
   closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts,
   and overhead cost allocation.

8. Recruit, interview,
   hire, develop, and manage finance, accounting, and payroll staff as required.

9. Serve as a key point of
   contact for external auditors related to the division.  Manage preparation and support of all
   external audits.

10. Coordinate and
    strategize methods used to attain team goals with Finance staff of the division
    and shared services team.
    

1.  Manage Cost and Inventory Accounting.

1. Understand bills of
   materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly.

2. Ensure timely and
   accurate input of bills of materials and price code changes.

3. Ensure bills of
   materials and costing accurately reflect production operations.

4. Analyze potential
   excess and obsolete inventory items as necessary

5. Attend daily production
   meetings to understand all operations decisions affecting the business.

6. Ensure accuracy of the
   physical inventory and reported results. 
   Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.

7. Review scrap sales
   reporting to ensure accuracy.
   

1. Direct
   Cash Management for the Division.

1. Oversee weekly cash
   management.

2. Oversee Accounts Payable
   Department, approve/review large payables, sign checks, and authorize large
   wires and ACHs.

3. Supervise Accounts
   Receivable management and provide guidance relating to the collection process.

4. Work with the Division
   operations team to reduce inventory levels and approve Net Working Capital
   position.

1. Serve
   as Finance Business Partner for the Division.

1. Attend all AP/QP
   meetings.

2. Provide support for
   Financial Review meetings and review/approve financial related KPI data.

3. Perform periodic
   walkthroughs of the plant with the Operations Manager/General Manager to
   discuss production and costing issues. 

4. Review labor reporting
   and cost, material cost, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, quality
   cost, and inventory levels.

5. Conduct formal meetings
   with manufacturing, finance and management personnel to discuss all plant
   issues.  Develop and publish a formal
   agenda and recap with actions to be taken.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor’s
  Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• CPA/CMA
  and/or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 5-7
  years’ minimum experience as a Controller in a comparable size manufacturing
  company, preferably automotive.

• 10+
  years total accounting or finance experience.

• 5-7
  years’ functional leadership experience as a manager in a manufacturing
  environment, preferably automotive stamping.

• Strong
  cost accounting background including knowledge of bills of materials and
  product structures.

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Proven leadership and team building skills.

• Possess strong leadership skills and ability.

• Experience in strategic planning and execution.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural
  environment.

• Ability to develop financial plans and manage resources.

• Possess systems implementation experience in a
  growing environment.

• Experience in formulating policy, and developing and
  implementing new strategies and systems/procedures.

• Strong organization, time management, and planning
  skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

• Ability to rapidly process and comprehend large
  amounts of detailed information to consider the implications and consequences
  of new facts and make decisions.

• Displays advanced math skills.

• Strong project management skills.

• Demonstrate a "hands on" approach.

• Proven negotiation and mediation skills.

• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.

• Ability to think strategically and creatively.

• Ability to develop and deliver presentations.

• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.

• Ability to be articulate, concise, compelling and
  diplomatic.

• Ability to effectively facilitate problem solving
  and resolution.

• Versed in statistical data entry and utilization of
  trend analysis.

• Knowledge of contracting, negotiating, and change
  management.

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and
  procedures.

• Ability to plan, supervise, and perform functions of
  assigned areas.

• Display excellent collaboration and interpersonal
  communication skills.

• Ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage
  several projects.

• Ability to communicate and work well with others in
  a team environment.

• Easily balances competing priorities, complex
  situations, and tight deadlines.

• Ability to overcome obstacles to cooperation and to
  foster harmonious relations.

• Ability to speak to groups of people and make
  presentations to senior leadership team.

• Ability to multi-task, handle diversity, and provide
  leadership through problem resolution.

• High level of integrity and dependability with a
  strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence and
  executive presence – ability to motivate staff.

• Significant experience working with external
  auditors, internal controls and compliance related issues.

• Ability to adapt available skills and systems to
  respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems. 
  

• Ability to build consensus, rally support around
  common goals, and to motivate groups and individuals.

• Ability to take actions and make decisions that
  protect the contractual, legal, tax, and ethical implications for the
  organization.

• Must have the ability to monitor and adjust
  operating plans and budgets as needed to achieve operational goals, cost
  reduction objectives, and/or profitability targets.

• Thorough understanding of company product, trade
  terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques,
  manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling,
  kanban, and equipment and machine operation. 
  

Language Skills:

• Must
  be able to speak, read, write, and understand the primary language (English)
  used in the workplace.

• Strong
  verbal and written communication skills in English.  Conversational Spanish for Mexico-based
  operations helpful.

Computer/Software:

• Background
  coordinating with I.T. staff to manage and/or upgrade financial, accounting,
  and manufacturing systems.

• Systems
  implementation experience strongly preferred.

• Working
  knowledge and “Hands On” experience with ERP/MRP Systems.

• Solid
  working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based
  applications (e.g., MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, Internet,
  etc.).

Training:

• New
  Hire Orientation

• Environmental,
  Health, & Safety

• TS16949/ISO
  14001

• Introduction
  to Lean

• Associate
  Involvement

• Quick
  Die Change – SMED

• Workplace
  Organization – 5S

• Total
  Productive Maintenance (TPM)

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

Office:  Open Office Environment

Plant:  Various types of manufacturing
environments.

• Standard
  automotive plant environment with moderate noise level. 

• PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, steel
  toe shoes, Kevlar sleeves, hearing protection, etc. may be required in
  designated engineering, manufacturing, or industrial areas.  Personal attire standards may apply.

• Involves
  moderate or occasional presence of some slightly disagreeable conditions, i.e.,
  cold, dust, heat, odor, etc.

Travel:

Must be willing to travel up to 10% to visit
customers, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites.

PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully
perform the essential functions of this job. 
Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

Although the primary job functions involve the ability to sit and work on a computer and in an office situation for extensive periods of time, the associate must be capable of walking, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time. The associate is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk, see, and hear. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate must frequently lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

DISCLAIMER
This
job description is intended to identify the general nature and level of work
performed by associates within this classification, as well as certain
essential job functions.  It is not
intended, and should not be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to
this job.  Du...