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Summit Polymers is a leading, global supplier of automotive interior systems including consoles, door panels, and instrument panels. With over 50 years serving the industry, we deliver engineering and product excellence to our customers, on time, in budget, with the latest innovations.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Manager, Plant Finance FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Manager, Corporate Finance (FP&A)

SUMMARY
This is responsible and complex administrative work requiring the analysis, verification, coordination, and maintenance of data for the preparation of the Financial Cost Statements for a Manufacturing location of the Company. It also includes monitoring compliance with the administrative policies and procedures issued by the President and her staff. Under general direction of the Corporate Financial Manager, FPA, the Financial Manager directs and supervises the work activities of the Financial Coordinator and processes all financial data in accord with corporate financial policies..

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
1. Assures proper process of Accounts Payable
2. Directs the activity of the Finance Coordinator
3. Maintains, analyzes, and interprets General Ledger account balances and ensures their accuracy, including the evaluation of entries made by Corporate
4. Gathers and substantiates information for the development of the Plant’s budget
5. Assists the General Manager and Department Managers with understanding the financial reports and with gathering information they may require
6. Advises and monitors compliance with administrative policy and procedure
7. Is an integral part of the managerial team at the Plant
8. Understands and is the source of information pertaining to the financial use of the computer system
9. Investigates production reports by asking questions of the manufacturing staff
10. Is familiar with manufacturing processes and their representation through the Bills of Material and can complete the B.O.M. forms effectively for a change or new product
11. Ensures accurate and timely general ledger and period-end closings
12. Assist Materials Department with period-end inventories [includes participating in physical inventories, interpreting tags and reports, and entering data into computer]
13. Prepares data for and works with auditors as required

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• A minimum of two years of cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• An understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• A minimum of five years of experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must possess a desire and ability to dig into the “story behind the numbers”.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possesses the ability to gather and analyze information and make decisions from a limited number of choices.

• A minimum score of 50 on the Wonderlic Select Assessment (Traditional Score of 26 on the cognitive portion).

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
This position typically does require less than 5% travel.

DISCLAIMER
The information contained in this job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Agreement to complete all post-hire required training.