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Location: Clinton, NC (Escalator Plant), North Carolina, United States 
Job ID: 77527 

We Elevate... Quality of urban life

 

Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

 

Join us as a

Plant Controller

 

Your main responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of financial leadership at the Clinton, North Carolina Schindler Escalator and Step facilities.

 

  • The position has high visibility within Finance, North American Operation Management and Global Operations management, and has matrix reporting lines to division global CFO, local plant head and local supply chain controlling.
  • The position is responsible for general finance management of the plant, including but not limited to business controlling, billing & costing activities, general ledger postings, monthly financial closing and reporting, budget and forecast planning, investment management, net working capital management, etc.
  • Continuous tracking and monitoring of cost development, work closely with local management team to assess the key drivers of cost position changes and drive product cost reduction and operation efficiency of the plant.
  • Coordinate consignment program including reconciliation of consignment withdrawals with vendors, making payment arrangements and reconciliation of the consignment inventory.
  • Coordinate and implement various business projects as deemed required.
 

What you bring

Education/Experience:

  • 10+ year Supply Chain Finance control experience of which latest 5+ years in finance controller role in manufacturing facilities.
  • Requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance background, MBA or Advanced Certification Preferred.
  • Experience with large multi-national business, capability to work in an international and multicultural team.

 

Competencies:

  • Must have very good verbal skills and good written skills to communicate effectively with onsite and remote stakeholders (cross-function peers, HQs, SSC, etc.).
  • Must have excellent problem-solving skills, ability to define problems, collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 
  • Must have goal setting and project management skills, can apply logic thinking, systemic solution finding and sound execution to make things happen.
  • Ability to effectively present information to shop floor employees, management & staff. 

 

Computer Skills:

  • Previous SAP experience is preferred. Implementation of ERP system is a plus.
  • High level of proficiency with software applications, including Microsoft Office - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and general database maintenance.

 

Travel: 

<25% domestic travel is required, to headquarters location and to support projects at other SC locations.

 

What’s in it for you?

  • Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total compensation.
  • Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.
  • 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.
  • Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
  • A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.
 

We Elevate… Your Career

 

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! 
Discover more on our career website.

 

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

 

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