The Costa Rica Controller will be responsible for managing all accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with local and international regulations for Applied Materials Costa Rica. This role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with both local and international stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Direct, coordinate, perform activities related to the following:
Monthly financial closing, analysis, and reporting
Variance development and projection
General Accounting
Product Cost Development
Annual Budget Preparation
Payroll Support
Tax Compliance
Understand and comply with current GAAP, Corporate & plant policies and procedures.
Ensure proper accounting of inventory movement and valuation and full plant financials
Maintain Control and Reconciliation of Plant, Property and Equipment and full Balance Sheet
Partner with Operations group to proactively ensure key internal controls and proper procedures are established and followed.
Primary financial strategic partner for Operations team.
Drive and support all financial decisions within Operations. Integral member of Operations Staff. Provide analyses and decision support for operational initiatives. Identify, support and drive operational improvement opportunities. Continually develop and implement tools to track and improve operational and financial performance. Recommend alternatives to key internal customers in terms of action plans to improve results and optimize plans.
Continually drive process improvements within Operations Finance team to improve productivity, accuracy and timeliness of results, plans and analyses.
Coordinate and perform variance analysis and forecasting as well as the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process.
Review, analyze and interpret results of operations, identify financial and operational issues and make recommendations for change.
Examine, analyze and interpret production variances for manufacturing and financial management.
Labor, Burden and Material (LBM) development and maintenance, including cost rolls, bill of material reviews and routings.
Inventory valuation and reconciliation including perpetual, WIP, in transit, capitalized variances and excess & obsolete inventory reserves; Includes managing the cycle count and physical inventory processes.
Perform special projects and analysis as needed. Respond to corporate requests for data and information timely.
Provide analysis for cost reduction initiatives.
Partner closely with various Finance COE teams on all submissions and data requests, meeting timeliness and accuracy goals.
Supervise and develop Finance Team
Handle internal and external Sox and Financial Audits
Coordinate cross-functionally within the plant and plant network on common issues
Other duties as assigned or required.
Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree in related field, preferably Finance or Accounting,
8+ years? experience in related field, with at least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages
Prior supervisory experience
Adaptable and responsive to multiple changing business priorities
Proficient in document and spreadsheet software packages
Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize to meet deadlines
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, able to work effectively with all levels in organization
Ability to motivate, coach and develop others
Strong problem-solving skills
Attentive to detail
Team player - ability to work independently and cross-functionally to accomplish goals
CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred
Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and accounting standards (US GAAP) preferred
Strong understanding of Costa Rican accounting and tax regulations Familiarity with US GAAP and experience working with US parent companies is highly desirable preferred
Understanding of FDA regulations surrounding the manufacturing of medical devices, and GMPs preferred
Experience with Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing tools preferred
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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