Reliance One, Inc.
Plant Controller
Reliance One, Inc. is seeking a skilled Plant Controller to lead financial operations in Louisville, Kentucky.
Position Overview As Plant Controller, you will ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal control standards, optimize profitability, and support the Plant Manager with governance, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
Apply GAAP controls to all plant financial operations to ensure compliance with internal standards, including SOX requirements.
Support the organization in identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities to optimize profitability.
Lead local budgets and forecasts, analyzing and communicating results to plant and corporate management.
Plan, monitor, and authorize capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with company strategies and accurate property accounting.
Collaborate with commercial controllers, engineers, and program managers to align financial forecasts and expectations.
Oversee fixed asset management, including write‑offs, retirements, and asset verification activities.
Ensure inventory accounting aligns with GAAP company cost accounting policies.
Supervise inventory audits and cycle counts, working with supply chain teams to report and optimize adjustments.
Lead all month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
Prepare variance analyses for sales through EBIT accounts, and communicate results to management.
Develop and manage financial reports for both local and corporate leadership.
Drive compliance through internal audits and adherence to corporate financial controls.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Engineering on budgeting assumptions.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide financial insights and reports as requested by corporate functions (Legal, Tax, HR, etc.).
Maintain compliance with company policies, including Quality, EHS, Product Safety, and Information Security.
Demonstrate strong communication, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
Support occasional overtime or additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
3–5 years of experience in financial or business management.
3–5 years of experience in a Controller position.
1+ year of experience in the automotive industry.
Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with QAD, HFM, Hyperion, or SmartView.
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems.
Effective communicator with cross‑functional teams.
Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.
Additional Details
Local candidates only.
Must have automotive industry experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Position Overview As Plant Controller, you will ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal control standards, optimize profitability, and support the Plant Manager with governance, budgeting, and strategic decision‑making.
Key Responsibilities
Apply GAAP controls to all plant financial operations to ensure compliance with internal standards, including SOX requirements.
Support the organization in identifying and managing financial risks and opportunities to optimize profitability.
Lead local budgets and forecasts, analyzing and communicating results to plant and corporate management.
Plan, monitor, and authorize capital expenditures, ensuring alignment with company strategies and accurate property accounting.
Collaborate with commercial controllers, engineers, and program managers to align financial forecasts and expectations.
Oversee fixed asset management, including write‑offs, retirements, and asset verification activities.
Ensure inventory accounting aligns with GAAP company cost accounting policies.
Supervise inventory audits and cycle counts, working with supply chain teams to report and optimize adjustments.
Lead all month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and journal entries.
Prepare variance analyses for sales through EBIT accounts, and communicate results to management.
Develop and manage financial reports for both local and corporate leadership.
Drive compliance through internal audits and adherence to corporate financial controls.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Procurement, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Engineering on budgeting assumptions.
Additional Responsibilities
Provide financial insights and reports as requested by corporate functions (Legal, Tax, HR, etc.).
Maintain compliance with company policies, including Quality, EHS, Product Safety, and Information Security.
Demonstrate strong communication, multitasking, and time‑management skills.
Support occasional overtime or additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (equivalent experience may be considered).
3–5 years of experience in financial or business management.
3–5 years of experience in a Controller position.
1+ year of experience in the automotive industry.
Proficiency in Excel (intermediate to advanced).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with QAD, HFM, Hyperion, or SmartView.
Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and ERP systems.
Effective communicator with cross‑functional teams.
Self‑motivated and detail‑oriented.
Additional Details
Local candidates only.
Must have automotive industry experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Statement Reliance One, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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