Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced
Plant Controller
to lead the financial activities of an established automotive manufacturing operation in
Silao, Guanajuato
. This position will serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, providing financial insight, cost analysis, controls, and business partnership to support operational performance and profitability.
The adecuado candidate will combine strong
manufacturing finance and cost accounting expertise
with a hands‐on understanding of plant operations. This individual will work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, and Corporate Finance to identify opportunities to improve cost, productivity, working capital, and overall financial performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead all plant-level financial activities, including
budgeting, forecasting, month‐end closing, financial reporting, and performance analysis
.
Serve as the primary financial business partner to the
Plant Manager and plant leadership team
.
Analyze manufacturing performance, identifying cost drivers, risks, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
Manage and maintain accurate
standard costing
, including labor, overhead, material costs, routings, and manufacturing variances.
Analyze
purchase price, material usage, labor efficiency, scrap, productivity, freight, and overhead variances
.
Prepare annual operating budgets, forecasts, and long‐range financial plans.
Monitor plant profitability and provide recommendations to improve
EBITDA, operating margin,



cash flow, and working capital
.
Partner with Operations to establish and monitor key manufacturing and financial KPIs.
Lead financial analysis for
CAPEX projects
, including business cases, ROI, payback, and post‐investment reviews.
Maintain strong controls over
inventory, cycle counts, physical inventories, obsolete and excess materials, and inventory reserves
.
Ensure accurate monthly financial closing and reconciliation of plant accounts.
Provide financial support for
continuous improvement, Lean manufacturing, productivity, cost‐reduction, and VA/VE initiatives
.
Support new product launches, customer programs, quoting activities, and changes in production volumes from a financial perspective.
Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and applicable financial regulations.
Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
Identify financial and operational risks and proactively recommend corrective actions.
Develop financial models and plant performance dashboards to improve management visibility and decision‐making.
Lead, coach, and develop plant Finance/Accounting personnel, as applicable.




Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in
Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
.
Minimum
7–10 years of progressive finance/accounting experience
, preferably within manufacturing.
At least
3–5 years of plant‐level financial leadership or controlling experience
.
Strong preference for experience within the
automotive industry, ideally with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 supplier
.
Preparation of financial statements, with demonstrated knowledge of
Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF), IFRS (NIIF), SAT regulations, Federal Tax Code (CFF), Income Tax Law (LISR), Value Added Tax Law (LIVA), Carta Porte, Payment Complement requirements, and U.S. GAAP.
Strong knowledge of
manufacturing cost accounting and standard costing systems
.
Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, inventory management, and manufacturing variance analysis.
Strong understanding of plant operations and the relationship between operational KPIs and financial results.
Experience supporting
CAPEX, productivity, cost‐reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives
.
Strong knowledge of internal controls and financial reporting requirements.
Advanced proficiency with
Excel and ERP systems
; SAP experience is highly desirable.
Experience working within a multinational manufacturing organization is preferred.
Fluent or advanced English and Spanish required.
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