Regional Controller Finance Manager

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Summary: The Regional Controller Finance Manager serves as a business advisor to the business unit leader, providing commercial/business decision support and establishing productivity initiatives. Highlights: 1. Business advisor to business unit leadership 2. Directs financial processes like forecasting and budgeting 3. Manages and mentors finance staff **Job Posting Title** Regional Controller Finance Manager**Job Description Summary** Business advisor to the business unit leader (including plants and respective SG\&A cost centers) Commercial/business decision support (all cost estimates, quotations and investment analysis) New business opportunity analysis Business decision support (including make vs make and make vs buy analysis) Establish and execute productivity and cost reduction initiatives (coordinate and monitor major BU action plans to seize competitive opportunities or correct shortfalls) Establish and execute productivity and cost reduction initiatives Ability to communicate and present to all levels of management**Job Description:** Prepare and direct the forecast process in a repetitive manufacturing environment Prepare and direct the budget/LRFP process in a repetitive manufacturing environment Prepare and maintain approved local capital plan Direct appropriation request process and follow to approval Direct the month end closing process in a standard cost environment Identify appropriate financial information for dissemination and distribute to focus division leadership on results needed Develop processes and set infrastructure to measure, understand and monitor business unit results relative to action plans and milestones Ensure proper statutory compliance with local laws Direct the preparation of statutory books in applicable countries, including the external audit (if applicable) Direct the preparation and review of local country taxes Hire, train, coach and mentor business unit finance staff Motivate staff to develop multiple relationships Address performance issues when required (operational and staff) Align resources with shared services to drive correct focus at business unit level Support competitive intelligence and benchmarking Ensure proper financial controls are in place and being followed Compliance with applicable laws and policies relative to finance (including Sarbanes Oxley) Monitor and evaluate risks the business unit faces; coordinate plan(s) with appropriate management Responsible for the business unit balance sheet and cash flows, including: Coordination/planning with corporate Compliance with policies Account reconciliation and review Ensure coordination of inventory valuation and API's (API's with materials) Responsible for labor negotiation costing/modeling Oversight of and responsibility for preparation of accurate ABC cost and part profitability Local due diligence for M\&A (as assigned) Oversight of cash management and local debt compliance Timely communication of financial matters to corporate Local due diligence for M\&A (as assigned) Cash management and local debt compliance Responsible for support services in BU (parameters and policies defined by corporate): Local financial services AP, AR \& payroll Foreign federal taxes Local taxes **Required Skills and Education** * 10\+ years related experience in progressive financial management in a manufacturing experience in public accounting/auditing in a environment * Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance * Advanced computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Access, Word) * Experience with high performance work teams * Excellent analytical and problem\-solving skills * Willingness to travel domestically and internationally 10\-20% * MBA or CPA preferred (or equivalent) * Previous finance experience in an operating unit of a publically traded company **About Dauch:** Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain\-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries \- GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.