Eaton’s IS VEH VGSA division is currently seeking a Plant Controller. A key member of the plant leadership team and region/division finance team. The position reports directly to the Plant Manager and functionally to the finance function. This role is instrumental to manage financial performance of Caxias do Sul including analysis of forecasts and actual performance, business drivers, and operational metrics.

　　Long Description

　　This role will develop forward-looking insights to drive management decision, actions and improve operational and financial results. The Plant Controller provides proactive leadership around issues and opportunities. The professional will need to drive short term actions to achieve current results while supporting the deployment of progressive strategies which result in a sustainable competitive advantage and strong financial return on investment. The Plant Controller provides technical competency to ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, legal requirements and GAAP. This individual is responsible for administrative process improvements within the plant and region/division, creates and implements procedures to improve the internal control environment, streamlined efforts and provide increased transparency of financial results. This position is responsible for building organizational capability within the finance function by hiring and developing finance personnel, ensuring their integration with other roles and processes in the site. The position also ensures assets assigned by the corporation are adequately protected and provide operations management with financial guidance necessary to produce the expected return on those assets.

　　What you’ll do:

　　Develop and coordinate plant profit plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations.

　　Advise and counsel plant manager on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions.

　　Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results. Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances.

　　Review, analyze and evaluate financial data and information for accuracy, consistency and transparency. Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant.

　　Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and local statutory requirements.

　　Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management and cost control. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities.

　　Ownership of account reconciliation process to maintain integrity of plant general ledger and its supporting sub-systems. Assess adequacy of reserves and overall financial reporting. Ensure adequate training and oversight is provided to all finance personnel to ensure account reconciliations meet Eaton’s requirements. Provide leadership and support for the Balance Sheet Review process.

　　Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities. Compliance with corporate policy, including SOX.

　　Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to region/division and corporate management approval. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all significant capital investments.

　　Manage hiring, training and development of plant financial staff. Establish a work environment that encourages individual career development and growth in order to provide adequate and qualified financial professionals opportunity for advancement.

　　Manages the deployment of cost saving and other programs to provide operating economies and improve profitability. Monitors and provides opportunities to support continuously improving Plant Productivity / Gross Utilization.

　　Support Operations initiatives

　　Supports and monitors variable pay for performance, as applicable.

　　Ensures that the appropriate plant quality policy and system are thoroughly implemented in the finance function. Ensure all finance responsibilities are defined and communicated throughout the plant with specific responsibilities and appropriate timing. Ensures the deployment of finance standard work.

　　Ensure compliance with local GAAP, statutory and fiscal requirements, as required

　　Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc.

　　Support ad hoc projects as required including appropriate ERP implementations and system upgrades

　　Provide regional finance team cost and all plant financial information to support quotation, investments and others business development initiatives.

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　　Qualifications:

　　Full Bachelor's Degree (Posgraduate degree / MBA is a plus)

　　Consistent experience in finance/ controllership / FP&A experience

　　Experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

　　Skills:

　　Advanced English Skills

　　Knowledge of ERPs (i.e. Oracle)

　　Advanced Excel Skills

　　Ability to analyze financial data and results and direct manufacturing actions in order to achieve planned results.

　　Sound working knowledge of GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and local statutory requirements.

　　Knowledge & understanding of Corp, region/division and plant reporting policies.

　　Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports.

　　Understanding of global business issues, including foreign currency impacts, effective hedging protocols and local customs and duty requirements.

　　We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.