Regional Controller Finance Manager

Job Posting Title

Regional Controller Finance Manager

Job Description Summary

Business advisor to the business unit leader (including plants and respective SG&A cost centers)

Commercial/business decision support (all cost estimates, quotations and investment analysis)

New business opportunity analysis

Business decision support (including make vs make and make vs buy analysis)

Establish and execute productivity and cost reduction initiatives

(coordinate and monitor major BU action plans to seize competitive opportunities or correct shortfalls)

Establish and execute productivity and cost reduction initiatives

Ability to communicate and present to all levels of management

Job Description:

Prepare and direct the forecast process in a repetitive manufacturing environment

Prepare and direct the budget/LRFP process in a repetitive manufacturing environment

Prepare and maintain approved local capital plan

Direct appropriation request process and follow to approval

Direct the month end closing process in a standard cost environment

Identify appropriate financial information for dissemination and distribute to focus division leadership on results needed

Develop processes and set infrastructure to measure, understand and monitor

business unit results relative to action plans and milestones

Ensure proper statutory compliance with local laws

Direct the preparation of statutory books in applicable countries, including the external audit (if applicable)

Direct the preparation and review of local country taxes

Hire, train, coach and mentor business unit finance staff

Motivate staff to develop multiple relationships

Address performance issues when required (operational and staff)

Align resources with shared services to drive correct focus at business unit level

Support competitive intelligence and benchmarking

Ensure proper financial controls are in place and being followed

Compliance with applicable laws and policies relative to finance (including Sarbanes Oxley)

Monitor and evaluate risks the business unit faces; coordinate plan(s) with appropriate management

Responsible for the business unit balance sheet and cash flows, including:

Coordination/planning with corporate

Compliance with policies

Account reconciliation and review

Ensure coordination of inventory valuation and API's (API's with materials)

Responsible for labor negotiation costing/modeling

Oversight of and responsibility for preparation of accurate ABC cost and part profitability

Local due diligence for M&A (as assigned)

Oversight of cash management and local debt compliance

Timely communication of financial matters to corporate

Local due diligence for M&A (as assigned)

Cash management and local debt compliance

Responsible for support services in BU (parameters and policies defined by corporate):

Local financial services

AP, AR & payroll

Foreign federal taxes

Local taxes

Required Skills and Education

10+ years related experience in progressive financial management in a manufacturing experience in public accounting/auditing in a environment

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Access, Word)

Experience with high performance work teams

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10-20%

MBA or CPA preferred (or equivalent)

Previous finance experience in an operating unit of a publically traded company

About Dauch:

Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.