ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Our client, a leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking an experienced Plant Controller to join its manufacturing leadership team at its facility in Cuautitlan, Estado de México .
This is a strategic finance leadership role responsible for overseeing all plant financial activities, partnering closely with Operations to improve profitability, optimize manufacturing costs, support capital investments, and drive business performance in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.
The adecuado candidate combines strong financial expertise with a hands-on approach, excellent business partnering skills, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities: Lead all financial activities for the manufacturing facility.
Prepare monthly financial statements, forecasts, budgets, and annual operating plans.
Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, overhead, scrap, and inventory.
Partner with Plant Management to identify cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.
Monitor plant KPIs and provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.




Manage the annual budgeting and forecasting process.
Perform profitability analysis by product, customer, and manufacturing process.
Oversee inventory accuracy, physical inventories, cycle counts, and inventory valuation.
Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning, justification, tracking, and post-project reviews.
Lead monthly closing activities ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate internal and external audits.
Analyze working capital performance including inventory, receivables, and payables.
Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Lead, coach, and develop the Plant Finance team.
Serve as the primary financial business partner to the Plant Manager and Operations Leadership Team.
Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, MBA and/or CPA is a plus.
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience within manufacturing.
Minimum 3 years in a Plant Controller or Senior Manufacturing Finance leadership role.
Experience within the automotive industry (Tier 1 preferred) .
Strong understanding of: Standard Cost and Manufacturing Cost Accounting Budgeting

📌 Plant Controller (Estado de México)
🏢 Optima Organizational Solutions
📍 Estado de México