Assistant Controller

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Company Overview
Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (BSAM), headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and Bridgestone Europe, Middle East and Africa (BSEMEA), headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, operate collectively as a “Bridgestone West” strategic region. This region services the strategic business needs of teams across the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa. BSAM and BSEMEA are subsidiaries of Bridgestone Corporation, globally headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products and solutions to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Position Summary
Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations is seeking an Assistant Controller for its tire manufacturing facility located in Morrison, TN. You will support the Finance team with responsibilities in financial analysis, accounts payable trouble shooting, cost analysis, and financial reporting. Developing and maintaining planning and budgeting systems, the preparation of financial and management reports and procedures, and the presentation of findings and specific recommendations to senior management. Analyzing and interpreting trends requiring management’s attention. You will apply practical knowledge of accounting principles, work independently with general supervision and work with production departments to conduct budgeting, inventories, and reporting activities in the plant.

The Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations plant in Warren County, Tennessee produces truck and bus radial tires, including premium steer and wide base. The nearly 2 million square-foot facility employs more than 1,100 teammates as Operating Technicians, Safety and Health Managers, Quality Assurance, Finance, Process Engineers, Production Analysts, Mechanical and Electrical Engineers.

Apply to join our team to begin a career at Bridgestone Americas. Trust your talent; trust the journey. Be Bridgestone.

Responsibilities
Leads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision.
Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
Supports continuous improvement/automation activities.
Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop innovative solutions to existing problems/procedures.
Supports relationships through effective communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience
Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility
If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.


Our Benefits
Bridgestone Americas believes that taking care of you means more than just a prescription or dental plan. Our benefit plans are designed to meet our teammates' emotional, financial and physical needs, helping them thrive at work.

Physical Health
At Bridgestone, we care about your physical health. That’s why we offer competitive benefits to ensure our teammates have access to quality and equitable healthcare.


Emotional Well-being
We recognize that emotional well-being is just as important as physical health. That's why we offer a supportive work environment and resources to help our teammates manage stress and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Financial Well-being
Bridgestone helps you invest in your future by investing in you. We provide resources and benefits to support your financial health, including retirement plans and financial planning resources, among others. Read more