Scope of the role
regal rexnord is seeking a plant controller within the power efficiency solutions segment based onsite in piedras negras, coahuila, mx.
the plant controller position is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the plant including reporting, insightful analysis, forecasting and maintaining a robust control environment.
this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across different functions.
the position reports directly to the segment director of finance operations and dotted line to the plant manager for the fasco production facility.
key responsibilities
- be the business partner for the plant manager, participating and providing insightful inputs as part of the plant leadership team and collaborate with operational and functional leaders to identify and resolve operational challenges and drive a best in class production environment
- prepare and analyze monthly financial results and kpi reporting.
- provide meaningful insights on variance drivers against prior year and forecasts, and on plant performance that can drive actions to improve business results.
- track trends and validate deviations, identify risks and opportunities and drive mitigation actions.
- assist in the development of financial plans, budgets and forecasts.
- drive cost control and cost reduction through a deep understanding of cost drivers, diligent cost/benefit analysis, granular tracking of cost items and challenging inefficient or overspend.
- conduct regular productivity analysis of material and labor costs and recommend improvements that impacts the overall performance of the plant.
- maintain accurate product costing records and manage year-end cost roll up of new standards
- ensure accurate and timely recording of inventory transactions, collaborate with the production and supply chain teams to optimize inventory levels and highlight and mitigate e&o risk
- conduct periodic inventory audits to verify accuracy and reduce discrepancies.
- prepare annual operational budgets and periodic forecasts ensuring high level of forecasting accuracy and clear, insightful explanation of underlying assumptions and bridge items from comparison periods
- ensure compliance of reporting and internal controls with relevant accounting standards, sarbanes-oxley requirements, corporate policies and procedures and other regulatory requirements.
- conduct periodic control and process audits ensuring adherence across the plant to internal control policies and to manufacturing best practices to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate reporting.
- assist internal and external auditor during plant audits, identifying root causes and remediation plans for control deficiencies, and track implementation status'.
drives all finding and/or process improvement opportunities to timely closures.
- bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; advanced degree preferred
- accounting certification preferred (ex.
cpa, aca, acma)
- 8+ years' experience minimum in global manufacturing environment
- strong working knowledge of erp systems - oracle a plus
- proven ability to be hands on, roll up sleeves and demonstrate resourcefulness, initiative, results-orientation.
has a mindset of continuous improvement and can embrace regal rexnord's 80/20 principles.
- demonstrated ability to evaluate and coach/mentor teams to a higher standard
- demonstrated ability to develop strong partnerships and influence resources outside one's direct responsibility
- change agent with high sense of urgency and personal drive to achieve excellence
- ability to communicate complex financials in a way that is understandable at all levels of the organization
- ability to speak english and spanish
about regal rexnord
the company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.
equal employment opportunity statement
- notification to agencies:_ please note that regal rexnord corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("regal rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies.
in the absence of a signed master service agreement or similar contract and approval from hr to submit resumes for a specific requisition, regal rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
about regal rexnord
- the company's end markets benefit from meaningful secular demand tailwinds, and include factory automation, food & beverage, aerospace, medical, data center, warehouse, alternative energy, residential and commercial buildings, general industrial, construction, metals and mining, and agriculture.