Supervisory Capacity: No Supervisory Responsibilities
Partners with plant leadership and Commercial teams to produce weekly, monthly, and quarterly forecasts as required.
Reviews and audits BOMs to ensure accurate costing.
Ensures financial control environment is compliant with applicable laws and YFAI financial policies.
Coordinates supplier purchase order amendments, prices changes related to procurement agreements, engineering changes, or other cost reduction initiatives.
Performs and maintains all functions related to Product Costing System.
Monitors performance to forecast and provides early communication to plant leadership when budget concerns or opportunities arise.
Participates in VA/VE/CR implementation timing and cost tracking.
Produces all reports necessary for month-end closing; supervisors on-site accounting personnel.
Prepares daily measurables for reporting in staff meeting.
Assists department managers in analysis of data.
Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Plant controller or Group Accounting.
Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:
Quality System: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Quality requirements.
Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.
Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).
Required Education Level:
Bachelor's Level Degree Area of Study: Accounting, Finance or similar. *Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.
Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):
Minimum of 5 years of experience with finance.
Minimum of 1 year of experience within the automotive industry.
Minimum of 3 years of Manufacturing, Accounting, and supervision experience.
Is capable to create routine reporting and communicate information in a clear and concise manner.
Has an inquisitive nature, willing to research and validate using common problem-solving techniques.
Demonstrates ability to communicate clearly, able to inspire others to improve performance.
Strong Microsoft Office and Excel skills.
Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software problems.
Has the ability to create visual aids for communication purposes.
Preferred Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):
QAD or similar ERP system.
Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
HFM / Hyperion / Smartview experience.
Kronos (or similar time-keeping systems).
Physical Ability Requirements:
Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing): Frequently Movement (Walking): Frequently Carry Weight (Lifting up to 10 lbs): Occasionally Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing): Frequently Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone): Constantly
Language Required and Preferred:
Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)
Work Environment:
Office Environment. May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations. Personal protective equipment is required. Often exposed to distracting sounds and noisy conditions.
Disclaimer:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. The Company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time. Duties, responsibilities or activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
Please see job description for required skills.
