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Job Description

Orion Talent is helping a client hire a Plant Controller in Montgomery, Al.

Plant Controller

Montgomery, AL

As the leader of the Finance team, the Controller will be responsible overseeing the accounting and financial activities for an automotive plant.

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for financial reporting and analysis in the organization. Providing reporting and analysis to facilitate critical business decisions based on financial data. Supporting the plant operations through analysis of and by providing actionable information on key performance indicators and trends. Communicating with and coordinating plant and division functions, promoting organizational success. Offering recommendations to reduce costs, increase profitability, or otherwise improve financial performance.

The Role:

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

Lead the monthly, quarterly and year end close process. Responsible for the financial statements’ compliance in accordance with US GAAP.
Deliver plant forecast per the Company’s Operating Calendar. Lead the development of annual Plant Budget.
Drive internal controls compliance throughout the organization and ability to demonstrate their effectiveness to Internal and External auditors.
Develop capital spend request business case(s). Coordinate, review, and approval with the Division management.
Responsible to support the semi-annual physical inventory to ensure that accuracy of the outcome.
Lead, direct and coach the plant finance team.
Partner with Operations to identify and drive continuous improvements initiatives.
Must be able to work with various levels of the organization (Division, Operations, Commercial, Purchasing and Systems).
Provide a weekly assessment for changes from the current forecast (volume/mix, scrap, freight, labor MFE, etc.).
Review and approve month end journal entries and accounts reconciliation.
Supervise and ensure accuracy in the AR, AP, payroll, fixed asset and costing process.
Review and approve purchase requisitions. Track spending versus budget.
Monitor cash flows and drive cash flow forecast accuracy.
Track and report all capital projects completed in the facility.
Track the plant profitability by program (PPR) for the forecast and the month-end actual.
Support wage analysis in Collective Bargaining Unit negotiation.
Perform the semi-annual access review.
Responsible for the Quarterly Attest and Quarterly SOX testing certification.
Responsible for various ad hoc requests/projects for plants, division and corporate.

Your Qualifications:
Prior accounting work experience OR BS or BBA in Accounting or related field (Finance or Economics)
Consistency in prior employment. Frequent company rotation (i.e., less than 2 years seniority within the same company discouraged)
Requires 5+ Years of Finance Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Proven Analytical, Communications and Organizational skills.
Previous Budgeting & Forecasting experience for a multi-national organization.
Ability to interface across multiple organizations, product lines and levels in the organization.
Prior supervisory experience
Ability and willingness to work a flexible and/or changeable schedule, especially during the month end close process
Strong Microsoft Office Skills.
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley and reporting requirements.
Prior Automotive Experience.
CPA a plus
Experienced with Hyperion HFM, Hyperion Enterprise, Hyperion Retrieve or Equivalent.

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for Field Service Technician II positions with a global service organization specializing in supporting customers in the processing, packaging, and material handling markets.

Position Details
Location: Birmingham, AL
Salary: $30-$35/hr
Hours: 50-55 hours/week, 70-80% travel (mostly regional travel)
Benefits: Our client offers their staff a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account including Dependent Care, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401-K (4% matching), 120hrs Paid Vacation Time, and 10 Paid Holidays. Hourly differential for OT(1.5x)/Saturdays(1.5x)/Sundays(2x)/Holidays(3x).

Position Description
As a Field Service Technician II, you will be responsible for exceeding expectations in response times, first time fixes, and customer satisfaction services with an intensive travel requirement.?Specific responsibilities include:
• Travel extensively and efficiently to customer sites and provide?installation, commissioning, emergency on-site repairs, preventative maintenance, audits, retrofits, and training services.
• Perform extensive mechanical and electrical modifications.
• Maintain first time fix, field response time and customer satisfaction rate at the target level. ?
• Hold site visit meetings with assigned contact, including opening scope and exit meetings.
• Responsible for coordinating communication between the field, line management, and the internal support staff.?
• Responsible for timely and accurate documenting and reporting of all service-related activities.
• Provide timely feedback to?quality?department on equipment reliability and design.
• Conduct training with customer’s personnel to ensure?an understanding of the theory of operation, proper functionality, and general maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure paperwork, timesheets, CRM entries, expenses, and other paperwork functions are done promptly, on time, and to a high quality.

Position Requirements
• Minimum of AAS or BS in Mechatronics, EE, EET, EECS, or Industrial Electronics or military equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience diagnosing, troubleshooting,?emergency service and repairing electronics and mechanical machine problems in the field or commensurate military experience.
• Experience and ability to travel extensively throughout the week away from home.
• Must enjoy taking on challenges and have advanced critical thinking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and administrative experience are also highly valued.

Job Description

Orion Talent is helping a client hire an Industrial Emergency Response Instructor in Scottsboro, AL.

INDUSTRIAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE INSTRUCTOR
Location: Scottsboro, AL
Travel: High Travel
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Pay: $20/hr + travel time + lodging + per diem for meals and paid gas
Compensation Package includes guaranteed 8 hours of pay each day worked, $100 additional daily pay, lodging paid, $45 daily per diem, company car and paid gas
Benefits and Perks:
· Yearly bonus plan based on job performance
· Travel per diem
· Yearly clothing allowance
· Monthly cell phone allowance

Job Description

Orion Talent, the nation’s largest military recruiting firm, is currently recruiting transitioning or former military professionals for an Installation Technician.

Position Details:
Location: Birmingham, AL
Travel: Weekly Travel both regionally and nationally. Typically leave Monday and return Friday.
Target Salary: $55K
Benefits: Comprehensive Benefits package available to all full-time employees.

Position Description: The Installation Technician (IT)
Responsible for installing above and below ceiling structures to specification. You will establish and maintain proper business relationships with customers and peers as well as performing necessary administrative duties as required and other duties as assigned. You should demonstrate pride in quality of work performed and serve as a valued Brand Ambassador at all times. The ability to effectively collaborate with all stakeholders, both internal and external, including healthcare facilities, general contractors, and other subcontractors, is a key element in successful execution of this role. Clear and effective communication skills, an appropriate sense of priority and the ability to anticipate and proactively resolve installation challenges are also essential skills.

Requirements:
This position is great for any transitioning or former military veteran with a strong technical aptitude and knowledge of basic construction tools and concepts who is willing and able to learn and grow in a field based role. You’ll work as part of a team or alone depending on the project, so you must be a self-starter, but also be able to support the greater team goals.
As this is a field based role, you must be willing and able (even better if you desire) to travel regularly, typically for 3-4 nights at a time. (Weekend work is by exception only). You’ll need a driver’s license (good driving record) and VALID PASSPORT, as you will travel to Canada from time to time, and may be requested to take on various overseas projects.

COVID Vaccination: Required