Plant Controller

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Date: Oct 15, 2024

Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US, 23454

Company: Dorman Products

Dorman was founded on the belief that people should have greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over 100 years, we have been driving new solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability. Founded and headquartered in the United States, we are a pioneering global organization offering an always-evolving catalog of automotive, heavy-duty and specialty vehicle products. Today, we have more than 3,500 employees across 28 different locations, with a family of brands that also includes SuperATV and Dayton Parts. Publicly traded under the stock ticker DORM, we had revenues surpassing $1.93 billion in 2023.

Everyone who works at Dorman is called a Contributor. We need everyone, regardless of role and experience, to contribute to our success. That means everyone has a unique ability to make an impact on the business. We encourage all our Contributors to bring their authentic selves to work. The freedom to pursue new ideas, offer different perspectives, and grow in your career is fundamental to working at Dorman.

Job Summary

This position is the lead finance person for Dorman’s driveline manufacturing and distribution operations, a component of Dorman’s Light Duty Segment, comprising two legal entities and two associated manufacturing and distributing operations. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial analysis, the monthly close process, financial reporting and helping to drive plant productivity. In addition, the Plant Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring a strong internal control environment. This is a hybrid role with the ability to work from home one day per week.

Primary Duties

• Partner with the Driveline General Manager to provide financial leadership in support of strategic initiatives.

• Perform monthly accounting close and reporting activities as part of the consolidated reporting for Dorman Products, Inc. Responsibilities include accounting for a stand-alone operation, with P&L responsibilities (net sales through operating income), balance sheet and cash management (e.g., accounts receivable collections, accounts payable processing), and performance of accounting controls (e.g., balance sheet reconciliations).

• Handle all aspects of inventory accounting and management.

• Lead cost reviews and drive cost management with plant teams by developing cost-saving plans and measuring execution against the plans.

• Drive annual budget and standard cost-setting process and provide support for quarterly forecast updates.

• Manage one direct report.

Qualifications

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills especially Excel (Pivot Tables, V-Lookup, etc)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability for occasional business travel (Reno, NV and Colmar, PA)

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree required. Accounting or Finance concentration is preferred. CPA and/or MBA a plus.

• 7+ years of experience in accounting / cost accounting; Big 4 experience a plus.

• Experience working in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment is a MUST; automotive industry is a plus.

• Demonstrated leadership experience.

• Experience working in a publicly traded company is preferred.

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Dorman Products is an equal opportunity employer; we value a combination of ideas, perspectives, and cultures at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. EEO/AA Employer M/F/D/V. www.DormanProducts.com