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, Motorparts, Ride Performance, 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.

Position: Finance – Controller

Location: Cambridge, Ontario

Reporting Relationship: Regional Controller Operation NA / Plant Manager

Position Summary

The Controller’s primary purpose is to ensure financial controls exist, prepare financial information to be used in managing the Cambridge business and to advise and support management, at both the local and SBU level. Supports plant management with financial data and analysis to assist them in the attainment of plant and corporate goals. Ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, budget preparation, fixed asset accounting, audits and analysis, salary payroll preparation and the maintenance of the standard costs system.  Assists with the physical inventory and reconciliation of results.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides financial advice and support to Cambridge plant management in their critical business decision making processes, by taking an active leadership role.
• Directs all essential accounting functions in a timely and accurate manner, developing methods to provide management with information vital to the attainment of business objectives.
• Prepares labour efficiency and productivity reporting
• Reports and analyzes results to the gross profit level with emphasis on controllable spending, misses to flex AOP and manufacturing variances.
• Participate in identifying and implementing cost reductions and working capital improvements.
• Supports corporate accounting by assuming lead roles in both strategic and non-strategic initiatives as required.
• Prepares and presents the annual AOP.
• Manages the standard cost system.
• Manages and develops Cambridge accounting staff.
• Capital forecasting and analysis.
• Supports the EVA decision making process.
• Manages the general ledger account reconciliation process.
• Ensures all financial models/information are submitted as required, by due date/time
• Investigates annual scientific research and development tax credits.
• Manages SOX internal controls compliance through process documentation, evaluating design effectiveness; develops and implements action plans to correct control gaps; signs off on process risks and controls.
• Support corporate tax department by preparing tax return package and maintaining transfer-pricing policy.
• Coordinate internal / external audits and maintain working papers
• Complies with requirements and assists in maintenance of the necessary quality standards         (QS9000/ISO/TS16949/ISO14001) to ensure re-certification
• Collect and report monitoring data in support of the EHS management system
• Strive towards meeting company EHS goals
• Understand and follow all EHS policies
• Participate on EHS teams and committees
• Participate and promote EHS activities
• Report opportunities for improvement and any EHS issues
• Stop work activities that create EHS hazards

Minimum Qualifications

• Canadian Accounting Designation (CPA, CMA, CGA, CA)
• Minimum 5 years, preferably 7 to 12 years of experience in accounting in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have knowledge of SAP (ERP system)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to deliver professional presentations.                   
• Required to work independently, under pressure, with the ability to shift priorities when required.
• Must be able to successfully handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

We are committed to the safety and health of our employees. We adhere to social distancing recommendations and other protocols, ensuring a safe work environment for all.