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Job Description
Commercial Controller Ontech Talent Milwaukee, WI Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $100,000 a year 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Operations transformation Bachelor's degree Bachelor's degree in accounting Manufacturing company experience
Full Job Description Title:
Commercial Controller Location:
Auburn Hills, MI Job Summary:
The Commercial Controller acts as a strategic financial partner providing hands-on leadership to ensure timely and accurate product quoting, improved commercial financial reporting and support of strategic pricing initiatives. This role, which reports to the Chief Financial Officer ensures accurate, competitive, and profitable cost models that align with Company margin targets, operational capabilities, and long?term customer strategies. The Commercial Controller partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Program Management to support new business awards and major commercial changes.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive the vision, transformation and standard work for the commercial finance team, which supports organic growth opportunities though the pursuit of automotive OEM programs. Ensure the quality and reasonableness of financial and cost information used in quoting, make/buy and other program decisions and proactively surface risks and opportunities. Develop and mentor a team, driving consistent use of procedures and tools and the ability to summarize complex data into clear decision points for leadership. Develop constructive relationships with leadership and influence cross-functional outcomes through strong business acumen and communication. Lead commercial reporting and forecasting (customer/product profitability) and annual budgeting process for commercial inputs. The Commercial Controller is an integral part of the overall finance team and participates in many cross departmental and strategic initiatives of the Company. Quoting, Costing & Estimating Review and evaluate the reasonableness of product costs across the breadth of products; challenge inputs, assumptions, and estimating methodologies. Provide transparency of cost assumptions by participating in quote review meetings and summarizing risks/opportunities to decision points. Manage team responsible for product cost development (e.g., labor and cycle time, overhead, equipment requirements, tooling and capital) for new business and changes to existing programs. Ensure lessons learned from launches and serial production are fed back into future quotes. Oversee annual quoting rate development and ensure timely, accurate inputs into quoting. Review complex bills of material and manufacturing/process assumptions for reasonableness; ensure product and process knowledge is applied appropriately. Lead benchmark cost model development, make/buy analysis and purchasing negotiation support, including target setting for purchased items (as applicable). Assist innovation team in developing product cost targets and market pricing. Commercial Finance & Program Health Provide financial leadership for new business opportunities and development programs, ensuring disciplined financial management throughout the development cycle prior to launch. Lead budgeting, planning and forecasting with the commercial team (e.g., volume, LTA's, pricing, ED&D etc), and tracking of actual price realization. Actively monitor and manage accounts receivable past due (trade, ED&D, and tooling); work with commercial team to identify root causes and corrective actions. Actively contributes to departmental initiatives and process improvements to enhance effectiveness, quality, and cycle time. Communication, Executive Reporting & Decision Support Summarize complex and high-volume data into clear decision points for leadership, balancing accuracy with speed. Communicate and educate stakeholders on cost and commercial finance drivers, assumptions, and implications to enable better decisions. Provide commercial input for OEM pricing models (piece price, tooling recovery, indexation, cost?sharing) Provide month-end reporting related to sales and pricing (by customer, by product) Team Leadership & Governance Lead and develop the quoting organization. Define roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics for the quoting function. Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX-related documentation. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Education & Qualifications:
The successful candidate must be a strong leader and financial partner, demonstrate the ability to build teams and have strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. The commercial controller must bring a solutions-oriented approach, be comfortable partnering with other leaders across the Company and be a positive change agent. Candidates should have demonstrated leadership skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Additional required skills and experience include the following: Must have previous commercial financial leadership experience in a Tier 1 automotive supplier. Minimum of 15+ years of experience with a history of supporting growth and business transformation Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from a four-year college or university.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation, regular salary reviews, short-term incentive opportunities. Health coverage including medical, dental, and vision with eligibility starting day one. PTO, holidays, sick time, and bereavement for eligible employees. 401(k) with company match up to 5% and immediate vesting. Company-paid life insurance coverage. Wellness programs.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.
Pay:
$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require work visa sponsorship?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
supporting growth and business transformation: 10 years (Required) Tier 1
