Niterra North America

Essential Duties:

• Partner with Plant Manager and Operations team on all aspects of the business to drive maximum profitability.
• Responsible for leading and performing all controlling functions and financial reporting activities including month-end close, P&L preparation, and ownership of assigned balance sheet accounts.
• Perform cost center reporting, material and labor & overhead variance analysis, forecasting, and KPI management.
• Maintain and report on standard product costs, including cost rolls in SAP as required.
• Coordinate, support, and report on all inventory-related activities including cycle counting.
• Key owner of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts ensuring all objectives are met.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to maintain an environment of internal control and compliance with NGK accounting policies and J-SOX requirements.
• Safeguard all plant assets including inventory and capital assets via robust processes and internal controls
• Liaise with Regional Headquarters on key business and accounting issues.
• Manage plant-level quarterly and year-end internal and external audits.
• Train and develop direct reports and other associates to be experts on manufacturing processes focusing on measuring and improving profitability.
• Identify and lead special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Function as an emergency First Responder per WVSM;
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures which include JSOX, IATF, ISO, ISMS, and Safety related policies.
• Ensure process achievements and promote customer focus throughout the organization

Academic Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Eight to 10 years of experience in General Accounting and/or Business with prior leadership experience
• Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive
• SAP knowledge required / BPC knowledge is a bonus
• Strong Cost Accounting experience and analytical skills
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX or J-SOX) preferred
• Superior verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Good conflict resolution and analysis skills and experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of team.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to communicate via verbal/written to all levels of management
• Ability to see and hear (correctable)
• Ability to operate a keyboard
• Ability to travel via automobile and airplane
• Comfortable walking the manufacturing floor daily. 

Potential Hazards:

• Normal manufacturing facility and office hazards
• Travel hazards