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Job Number: 68591 Group: Cosma International Division: KAMTEK INC. - BLD1 Job Type: Permanent/Regular Location: BIRMINGHAM Work Style: About us We see a future where everyone can live and move without limitations. That’s why we are developing technologies, systems and concepts that make vehicles safer and cleaner, while serving our communities, the planet and, above all, people. Forward. For all.Group SummaryCosma provides a comprehensive range of body, chassis and engineering solutions to global customers. Through our robust product engineering, outstanding tooling capabilities and diverse process expertise, we continue to bring lightweight and innovative products to market.About the RoleThe assistant controller is responsible for developing and compiling financial analysis across KAMTEK Business Unit Structure. The Assistant Controller will work closely with both the Senior Managers and Business Unit Managers to control costs and improve operational performance. The Assistant Controller- Operations will take the lead on developing and reporting KPI’s both weekly and monthly. Drive common financial reporting across all Business Units and help champion continuous improvement. Reports to the Division Controller and works closely with the Senior Leadership team, Business Development, Program Management, Sales, Engineering, and other support groups.Your Responsibilities• Utilize and Develop reporting and modeling tools that focus on daily, weekly, and monthly spending for all Business units.• Financial partner with BU Managers and teams.• Participate in development of annual five-year plans and quarterly forecast across all Business Units• Support ongoing CBA’s (Quote Document Analysis) with requested cost information for both Business Development and Program Management.• Assist in the standard cost development primarily for labor and overhead.• Help champion continuous improvement with action plans with the BU’s and other departments• Assists in the management of fixed asset reporting in the BU’s• Support Program Management and Engineering in completing financial analysis for various manufacturing investment scenarios, including comparison between different machines, equipment, and processing.• Works with division personnel and Cost Analyst to spot-check cost accuracy of BOM’s and routings. Member of the BOM Audit team.Who we are looking for• Adhere to rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures• Diverse accounting and financial skills, ability to work closely with all departments at KAMTEK• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to interface with program management, sales, engineering, plant executives, and finance professionals.• Is self-directed, willing to learn new processes and applications.• Ability to manage and prioritize conflicting demands with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.• Individual should be extremely well organized, results driven, with the ability to handle diverse assignments concurrently.• Strategic thinker with strong analytical/problem solving skills.• Strong computer skills including MS Office, Mainframe ERP systems such as SAP, QAD, CMS or other applications.• Ability to exercise independent judgment to perform essential duties.Ability to develop instructions and guidelines to perform functions of the job whenYour preferred qualificationsEducation-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required-Experience with integrated financial/manufacturing software packages.-Experience with Microsoft Word, outlook, and advanced Excel skills required.Work Experience-Financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment. Minimum 3 - 5 years.What we offerAt Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.Site Benefits• Onsite cafeteria with multiple fresh-cooked options and salad bar• annual events (Summer cookouts, Christmas party, etc.)• Annual uniform allowance• Annual shoe allowance• biennial prescription safety glasses allowance• Perfect attendance rewards (Hourly employees)• Medical Dental Day• Education assistance• 12 Paid HolidaysAwareness. Unity. Empowerment.At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.