Assistant Controller

Johnson Controls is a global leader in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings. With operations in over 150 countries, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in building technologies and integrated solutions. Our people are at the heart of our success, and we are passionate about attracting and developing top talent across the globe. We are looking for an Assistant Controller.

What will you do? 

• The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Regional Plant Controller by overseeing daily accounting activities, assisting with the preparation of financial statements, reviewing journal entries, and assisting with financial planning and forecasting, while also ensuring compliance with US GAAP standards and regulations.

• In order to complete tasks and meet deadlines, the assistant plant controller must work independently, with financial systems and build effective working relationships with operational finance teams and other business partners.

How will you do it? 

• Manage the month end close process in close collaboration with the Plant.

• Assist budgeting and forecasting cycles and provide related analysis for management review.

• Complete and distribute required analysis for monthly financial reviews. (Sales, product mix, conversion costs, labor and warranty analysis, variance analysis)

• Support inventory and procurement with standard cost rolls. Support any Cost accounting related activities on Parts and BOM.

• Identify and execute opportunities to drive profitable growth and improved gross margin and segment income.

• Review Continuous Improvement Initiatives financial forecasts and actuals accuracy. Validate CI savings and provide recommendations to operations.

• Analyze plant productivity metrics and make recommendations to management on how to improve plant productivity.

• Support in plant Kaizen and CI initiatives and actively identify opportunities to improve financial performance.

• Participate in quarterly physical inventories.

• Review payroll data and other personnel related costs with the Shared service center.

• Maintain and ensure compliance with Delegation of Authority policy.

• Improve processes to ensure balance sheet integrity.

• Work on complex analysis and perform special studies as needed.

• Ensure adherence to Corporate and Divisional accounting/internal control procedures, SOX compliance and reporting requirements.

• Participate and Provide support in plant communication meeting.

What are we looking for?  

• Bachelor's or master's Degree, with accounting or finance background.

• +5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment or equivalent through different experience.

• Microsoft suite, HFM - Hyperion Financial Management preferred.

• ERP awareness: Fourth Shift / SAP.

• Strong knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP accounting required.

• Outstanding ability to communicate, motivate and partner with business operation leaders.

What do we offer?  

• Competitive salary.

• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time.

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision care.

• On the job/cross training opportunities.

• Encouraging and collaborative team environment.

• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy.

Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.