At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values - radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win - or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.
With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win.
How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.
Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.
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JOB SUMMARY:
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The Plant Finance Leader is responsible for directing Finance and Accounting.
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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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- Plans and develops controls to project production performance related to forecast.
- Projects monthly sales and forecasts variable and period costs, and profits. Issues weekly flash reflecting performance versus forecast.
- Prepares quarterly forecast, annual business plan, and three-year strategic plan.
- Prepare monthly capital expenditure forecasts.
- Conducts meetings and / or discusses operations at plant level to advise and recommend corrective action to profit management problems.
- Conducts variance analysis at month end and quarter end.
- Oversees accounting department.
- Provides advise and counsel on accounting matters to Plant Management - methods to improve profit, constraint-related issues, margin management, new business opportunities, etc.
- Develops costing systems to accurately measure inventory and cost of sales values and produces accurate financial reports on a timely basis.
- Reviews appropriation requests to determine whether return on investment and payback period meet Corporate guidelines
- Reviews Sarbanes Oxley narrative and walks through documentation.
- Performs monthly staff layered process audits.
- Coordinates changes in product requirements (material changes) via advanced planning meetings.
- Analyzes all variances as to business plan, forecasts and last year origin and cause in order to determine corrective action; counsels on spending in advance of commitment.
- Coordinates special studies which are initiated at the plant level as well as those required at either group or corporate level.
- Prepares monthly capital expenditure forecasts.
- Reviews all quotations and advises Plant Manager on whether to accept business. Also advises on appropriate margin.
- Facilitates plant efforts and projects as required.
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JOB REQUIREMENTS:
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EDUCATION:
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Bachelor's of Science in Accounting / Finance or related field preferred. CPA preferred.
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EXPERIENCE:
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5-7 years of accounting experience preferred. Experience in manufacturing industry preferred.
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REQUIREMENTS:
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- Ability to communicate with all levels of an organization
- High level of organization skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Leadership skills
- Computer skills - Microsoft Office and Hyperion Retrieve a plus
- Project management
- Presentation skills
- Strong analytical thinking
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Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities
Tenneco Inc.
Oct 24, 2025