Teijin Automotive Technologies Hiring for Director of Finance Operations Job at Auburn Hills, MI Full Time

We are looking for someone with a strong business acumen to come in and be a strategic business partner to the CFIO and help drive value through the organization. This division’s customers are automotive, building and construction, heavy truck, HVAC/Industrial Components, and recreation vehicles.

• Strategic Partner to VP of Operations North America and supports financial analysis of major customer quotes and capital expenditure for consistency with Strategic goals.
• Lead North America in preparing operational budgets and forecasts and in analyzing results throughout the year.
• Drives the FP&A function for North America, and serves as a key input into the financial planning process to drive accuracy and clarity relative to key performance indicators.
• Key contributor to management reviews – management presentation, financial reporting, working capital, cash management, and comparison to budget/forecast.
• Identifies and leads North American cost initiatives (CI) to improve processes and profitability.
• Supports achievement of KPIs through review of expenses and ensuring positive NPV on capital projects.
• Identifies skill gaps and drives training for regional and plant finance and accounting team.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis as required to support business QAD EE implementation and other accounting business solutions.

• Must possess 15+ years of relevant experience in finance operations functions with mix of manufacturing experience preferably in the automotive industry.
• Prior experience as Cost Accounting, Plant Controller, FP&A and Regional Controller roll required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) is preferred.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) is a plus.