Head of Exhibitions Content Management

The Finance Controller is in charge of program controlling during the full product cycle and provides a consolidated view of all programs financial performance.

AUSTIN, TEXAS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Responsible for project-related cost and recovery tracking for prototype builds, prototype / production tooling, and capital equipment. This includes understanding gains/losses in each of these categories.
• Responsible for facilitating the collection of prototype build and tooling customer recoveries through the cash collection. This includes coordination of all customer-required documentation in order to invoice and be paid by the customer.
• In conjunction with the plant controllers, the Project Controller will be responsible for the monthly review and approval of the project-related prototype / tooling / CIP balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Ensure project-related procurement activities are completed properly utilizing the SAP-MIRO process (assigning proper WSB elements and accounts to PORs). Project controller will run MIRO reports monthly to track activity and report back to Finance Director on issues.
• Responsible for the set-up of all projects in SAP to input hours (both external and internal programs). Also follow up monthly on hours entered into projects and continue follow up with managers/employees that do not enter hours as required. Generate reports monthly on hours entered by employee.
• In conjunction with the Program Manager, review the program Cost Tracking Logs for updates and accuracy at Gate releases (profitability analysis) and drive program profitability improvements.
• Assist in the Month End close by providing project hours, downloading cost center information out of SAP and reconciliation of the capitalized development costs.
• Provide cash forecast information to plants for project-related capital, tooling, and capitalized development transfer.
• Finance Point person for all Advanced Quoting:
  • 1)Ability to understand cost estimating model and quotations (work the PLC along with Salesperson)
  • 2) Ability to complete customer forms as required / attend with Salespeople to defend costing etc.
• Point person to learn the full capabilities SAP PM / PLC modules from HQ and assist / train other NA team members (PMs, Controllers).
• Conduct Ad Hoc financial analysis as required by management.
• Provide year-end support of auditor requirements related to project activity.
• Annually calculate hourly rate for billable departments.
• Issue internal order numbers to control program costs in SAP.
• Maintain records of project related time tracking and invoices paid to bill customer for reimbursable costs.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in the area of program / project controlling in a global operating company
• Automotive experience is a plus, manufacturing facility experience is a must.
• Project management skills and proven history of successful completion on independent assignments
• Ability to multi-task and problem-solve in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Demonstrates keen sense of priorities, inspire others with forward looking orientation
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations as well as connecting people
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication

Remote Work :

No