Job description
Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
Tenneco is one of the world’s largest pure-play powertrain companies serving OE markets worldwide with engineered solutions addressing fuel economy, power output, and criteria pollution requirements for gasoline, diesel and electrified powertrains.
We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to work in our Sealing & Gasket manufacturing facility in Athens, AL. An ideal candidate would be an experienced and degreed Controller who has worked in a fast paced-manufacturing environment. This person will report to the Plant Manager and will become a valued member of our Finance department.
Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Development, analysis, and interpretation of statistical and accounting information in order to monitor operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters dealing with the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization.
- Manages the preparation of monthly forecast, annual profit plans, and maintains surveillance on inventories and plant performance in relation to established objectives.
- Manages all accounting activities involved in accounts payable, capital assets, general ledger and standard cost systems and ensures that all activities are in compliance with established plant, group, and corporate policies and procedures.
- Manages the department by developing and maintaining budges, setting goals and objectives, determining action within policies required to meet goals. Determines personnel needs and takes action to meet those needs, conducting training, development, counseling, and performance evaluation of department employees.
- Initiates and maintains procedures, records, and reports relating to the financial management and methods of the plant and assist in the interpretations and analysis of reports to Plant Manager, Product Line Managers, and Support Staff.
- Coordinates and directs the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, institutes and maintains planning and control procedures and analyzes and reports variances.
- May give certain authority to assigned staff within their job scope to perform duties, make decisions, and use independent judgments.
- Each employee has the authority to initiate action to prevent a violation of the Federal-Mogul Integrity Policy.
- All employees will abide by the plant’s safety policy, comply with the legal and other requirements and operational controls established, work toward achieving established objectives and targets, and conform to procedures consistent with the ISO 14001 standard. An employee should report, and if necessary stop, any activity that does not conform to the policy or may injure himself/herself.
- Capable of providing support as requested by supervisor.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in related field of study from accredited institution. CPA certification preferred.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
- Five or more years of experience with increasing responsibility in accounting/finance field.
- Experience with the use of computers including the Microsoft suite mandatory.
- Must have working knowledge of compensation laws, financial analysis, and financial principles.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues and documents.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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