Plant Controller

Dana is a global leader in the supply of highly engineered driveline, sealing, and thermal-management technologies that improve the efficiency and performance of vehicles with both conventional and alternative-energy powertrains. Serving three primary markets - passenger vehicle, commercial truck, and off-highway equipment - Dana provides the world's original-equipment manufacturers and the aftermarket with local product and service support through a network of nearly 100 engineering, manufacturing, and distribution facilities.

This position will be responsible for all preparation and reporting of financial performance for the Dana manufacturing facility in Columbia, MO.

Responsibilities:
* Responsible for all financial reporting, tax packages, internal controls, and cost accounting.
* Prepare all financial reports, trial balance forecasts, profit and expense statements, and other reports supporting cost control.
* Communicate with all department managers to complete daily, weekly, monthly and year-end reports for operations and division management.
* Assist in strategy development in the operation to ensure financial integrity.
* Push continuous improvement and best practices deployment throughout the operation.
* Organize financial vision and strategies that are in alignment with the overall strategic direction of the corporation and in compliance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
* Maintain adequate risk management-based internal controls.
* Provide business analysis on trends, issues, and developments that could impact the operation.
* Prepare annual business plan.
* Complete other tasks as assigned.

Requirements:
* Bachelor degree in Business or related field.
* Degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:
* Minimum of 5 years of experience in senior level accounting or finance role.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work with high degree of accuracy.
* Strong analytical skills and proven aptitude for numbers.
* Proven problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
* Strong interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels within and outside Dana in a professional manner and the ability to work in a team environment.
* Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated computer proficiency using Microsoft Excel and Word; Hyperion experience preferred.
* Must be a self-starter and able to work with minimal supervision.
* Must be able to work extra hours when necessary.