Manga Engineered Glass: Plant Controller

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Controller at Magna Engineered Glass manages and directs all accounting and financial policies, procedures, and practices to ensure accurate control, reporting, and analysis of the company’s business transactions, operating results, assets, and liabilities. Provides strategic leadership for the finance function, including planning, budgeting, cost control, and financial forecasting. Supports corporate growth and profitability by developing long-term financial strategies and translating them into actionable plans. Oversees general and cost accounting, internal auditing, payroll, and financial systems, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and regulatory requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Develops and implements philosophy and strategic direction and systems for all accounting/finance functions. Leads and facilitates efforts to build world-class accounting/finance practices in compliance with established policies, regulations, and acceptable accounting standards. 

· Develop and implement strategic direction and systems for all accounting and finance functions.

· Lead efforts to build world-class finance practices in compliance with policies, regulations, and accounting standards.

· Direct the formulation and execution of corporate financial policies and procedures.

· Supervise general accounting, cost accounting, payroll, internal auditing, and budgetary controls.

· Consolidate financial reports and ensure accuracy in financial statements.

· Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and asset utilization improvements.

· Manage the planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes.

· Prepare and manage departmental budgets within established guidelines.

· Collaborate with IT/systems teams to support financial systems and reporting tools.

· Ensure compliance with Magna and Magna Engineered Glass Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws.

· Perform other duties as required to support business objectives.

ENVIRONMENTAL, HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Comply with OSHA and MiOSHA regulations and company safety policies.

· Identify and correct unsafe conditions and ensure adherence to safety and housekeeping standards.

· Respond promptly to hazards, defects, incidents, or non-compliance issues.

· Attend required EHS training and support safety initiatives.

· Ensure safety budgets are planned and funded appropriately.

· Conduct quarterly reviews of workers’ compensation costs.

· Provide necessary data for lost time accident tracking and annual reporting.

REQUIREMENTS:

· Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

· Minimum 10 years of accounting/finance management experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and industry best practices.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

· Proven leadership ability to build and manage high-performing teams.

· Strategic thinker with the ability to develop long-term financial plans.

· Strong analytical and decision-making skills with experience managing multiple projects.

· Demonstrated knowledge of leading Finance/Accounting practices, rules, and regulations. 

COMPETENCIES:

· Strategic Financial Planning

· Budgeting & Forecasting

· Regulatory Compliance

· Team Leadership & Development

· ERP/Financial Systems Integration

· Cost Control & Profitability Analysis

· Cross-functional Collaboration

· Risk Management

· Continuous Improvement

Awareness, 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 or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.

AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure

As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.

Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.