Director of Finance Department: Finance Employment Type: Full Time Location: Mexicali Reporting To: VP of Finance Compensation: $5,000 - $6,050 / day Description The Director of Finance/Controller is responsible for all accounting functions including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger, Payroll and Cash Management Key Responsibilities + Drive timely, accurate and complete submission of all financial data including annual budgeting of income statement and balance sheet, quarterly forecasting and monthly actual financials; understanding and explaining variances in actual performance to budgets and forecast to all levels of Management as well as advising on actions to achieve improved results. + Work with Plant Management teams to monitor and control expenses, identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as required. + Track, validate and report cost savings and value creation projects to drive continuous cost improvements. + Business partner with Plant Operations teams to ensure transparency with key business managers in a continuously changing business environment. + Work closely with Operations on product costing valuations ensuring they have the necessary information to make the appropriate decision to ensure successful growth. + Responsible for monitoring and controlling Working Capital as well as identifying and implementing initiatives for improvement. + Maintain a control environment which functions with no surprises. Ensure timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations. + Manage all Financial and Sox audits performed by internal and external auditors as well as Government Agencies. + Ensure compliance with all Company, Accounting and Government Standards, Policies and Regulations. + Manage professionals engaged in Financial/Accounting activities at the Mexicali location and dotted line management. + Some travel required (25%). Skills, Knowledge and Expertise + Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. + Five to eight years’ experience in a senior accounting or financial analyst capacity and must have a demonstrated history of performing the responsibilities listed below. + A strong background in Cost Accounting in a manufacturing environment with two years of experience as a Plant Controller preferred. + CPA, CMA and/or MBA as well as Oracle, Traffic & Customs experience a plus. Benefits Aguinaldo (Yearly legal bonus): 20 days Vacation: 12 days in the first year Savings fund: 7% Annual Incentive Plan Restricted Stock Units