Assistant Plant Controller

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Driv, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.

 

 

Tenneco is looking for an Assistant Plant Controller. This position will assist with the financial affairs of the organization and preparing financial analyses of operations. Assist Controller with the plant’s financial plans, controls, and policies, its accounting practices, the maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of reports.

 

 

Our recruiting team is ready to act immediately. You’ll first hear from someone in Talent Acquisition to schedule a phone screen, and then the next step will be a personal interview with our Hiring Manager. We pride ourselves on moving through the process quickly, and you can be sure of transparency and prompt communication.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

 

• Support the development of the Strategic Planning Process, Annual Operation Plan, Monthly Forecast, Weekly Flash and Monthly Profitability Planning and Reporting and Analysis of Actuals
• Month-end close (journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.) and financial review analysis for multiple ledgers.
• Maintain reporting tools tracking key performance indicators and profitability improvement plans.
• Assist with managing accounting activities including billing, payroll, general ledger and standard costing systems and ensure that all activities are in compliance with company established policies and procedures.
• Assist with management of internal and external audit requests.
• Manage the part costing process including the development of annual standard costs.
• Support corporate requests to ensure company’s ability to comply with GAAP.
• Support operations/manufacturing activities to achieve production output, productivity and employee satisfaction goals.
• Position is responsible for performing basic professional accounting activities including posting, summarizing, reconciling, auditing, ledger maintenance, statement and/or report preparation.
• Applies principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.
• Responsible for the coordination of account receivable processing in coordination with Tenneco CFS Team at corporate headquarters.
• Responsible for coordinating monthly close and general ledger account.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

 

 

EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

 

 

 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

 

 

 

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in financial accounting or cost accounting in a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of both areas is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, macros, and mainframe-based accounting systems are required. Plex, SAP and 10Stream experience is helpful.
• Highest standards of accuracy and organization skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing/packaging/distribution processes.
• Detailed knowledge of financial and cost accounting principles with ability to interpret and utilize General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Leadership and teamwork experience a must.
• Developed interpersonal skills with both written and oral communication necessary in this role to lead teams to problem-solving challenges within the department and in the automotive manufacturing setting.
• We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to gender, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected class.

 

 

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.