Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller, Manufacturing
Status: Exempt (Salaried)
Department: Finance/Accounting
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller role is an integral position in the financial operations team and Manufacturing support function. This role is critical to help drive strategic decision making based upon the measurement of financial data. This position is tasked to assist the Finance Director build out and provide ongoing financial metrics and data points so that business strategies can be refined and improved. The Assistant Controller must also be available to help develop custom reporting and provide fact-based guidance upon request for various business purposes.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
- Enhance cost reporting processes for the communication of monthly/quarterly actual results vs budget
- Analyze sales order, purchase order, and work order ERP configurations to ensure accurate and timely reporting
- Review and maintain accurate BOM structure costing
- Build relationships with Operational Partners and collaborate effectively
- Budget and Forecast costs. Work with Operations teams to accurately forecast financial data. Ensure accurate standard costs
- Work with Supply Chain and Engineering on cost-out activities to drive profitability
- Maintain Labor and OH rates, work with operations to drive productivity
- Leverage Business Intelligence tools to reduce manual work and automate financial reporting
- Prepare ad hoc reports and analysis as defined by the R&D/operations leadership team for business needs
- Develop and grow strong cross-functional relationships to ensure the achievement of department and business objectives through collaboration and communication
- Provide relevant, accurate, and timely financial information to management for decision making
- Represent Plug Power in a professional manner at all times and in all interactions
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance
- Five (5) or more years of related work experience including experience within manufacturing operations
- Financial systems ERP experience
- Cost Accounting experience
- Demonstrated analytical abilities with strong attention to detail
- Superior communication skills
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software
- Ability to manage complex projects and multi-task effectively
- Ability to role model high standards of professionalism
- Excellent follow-through
- Must be driven and self-motivated
- Must possess the highest ethical standards and a commitment to work quality
