Business Unit Controller
Confidential Confidential Cleveland, OH Cleveland, OH Full-time Full-time $75,000 - $80,000 a year $75,000 - $80,000 a year Job Purpose and Reporting Structure:
Under the leadership of the Corporate Controller, the primary responsibility is to own the accounting functions of the business unit including General Ledger Accounting, Month-end Close, and Inventory Control.
This role is the primary business partner of the business unit president and their leadership team, especially the plant controller.
This role will be tasked with helping drive the business unit to its goals and ensure accurate recording of accounting activity through good controls and process management to aid in proper decision making.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Manage month-end closing process to ensure integrity of financial results in a consistent and timely manner in according with US GAAP following internal close processes.
Ensure a strong control environment around financials and cash flow for the business unit especially around inventory control.
Proactively interact with supervisors, plant management team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the business unit's overall financial performance.
An advisor/mentor on accounting/finance to plant leadership aiding the decision-making process.
Monitor cash position of the business unit in a forward-looking manner and safeguard cash from internal and external risks.
Actively participate in business reviews with company CEO and CFO to review results monthly and explain key variances to budget, prior year, or other expectations.
Oversee and review BOM accuracy to ensure inventory properly flows through the system with sound plant operational processes.
Own product costing and related margin understanding from cost movements.
Help drive continuous improvement initiatives around process efficiency and cost out opportunities.
Improve leveraging of ERP system capabilities to measure and monitor the success of the business unit more efficiently.
Participate and support annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes.
Analyze and approve financial decisions of the business unit through cash flow and margin analysis.
Oversee commissions programs and other financial planning & analysis efforts around decision support information to help drive good pricing and business decisions.
Support bank and external financial audits or reviews.
Ad-hoc projects and analysis / other duties as assigned.
Travel requirements are minimal not counting driving to local plant site.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the role.
Education and/or
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting CPA preferred (active or inactive) At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting.
Cost accounting and operational accounting experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Public accounting experience a plus Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting processes in a manufacturing environment.
Experience driving change and process improvement.
Strong ERP experience with Sage 100 experience a plus.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in other MS Office applications.
Must be a U.
S.
citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Personal Attributes:
Possess the highest level of integrity and ethics.
Continuous improvement orientation / process improvement mindset.
Proven ability to forge strong cross-functional business partnerships.
Willing to embrace change and able to implement change.
Dependability, trustworthiness, and ability to work on confidential projects.
Excellent analytical and problems solving skills.
Must possess a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic and a results orientation.
Ability to interact with all levels of associates and work in a team-oriented environment with a service attitude.
Able to explain complex financial concepts and results to non-financial managers.
Strong leadership and team building skills.
Good planning and organization skills combined with strong written and oral communication skills.
Effective presentation skills - preparation and delivery.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$75,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
GAAP:
1 year (Preferred) Accounting:
3 years (Required) License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Under the leadership of the Corporate Controller, the primary responsibility is to own the accounting functions of the business unit including General Ledger Accounting, Month-end Close, and Inventory Control.
This role is the primary business partner of the business unit president and their leadership team, especially the plant controller.
This role will be tasked with helping drive the business unit to its goals and ensure accurate recording of accounting activity through good controls and process management to aid in proper decision making.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
Manage month-end closing process to ensure integrity of financial results in a consistent and timely manner in according with US GAAP following internal close processes.
Ensure a strong control environment around financials and cash flow for the business unit especially around inventory control.
Proactively interact with supervisors, plant management team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the business unit's overall financial performance.
An advisor/mentor on accounting/finance to plant leadership aiding the decision-making process.
Monitor cash position of the business unit in a forward-looking manner and safeguard cash from internal and external risks.
Actively participate in business reviews with company CEO and CFO to review results monthly and explain key variances to budget, prior year, or other expectations.
Oversee and review BOM accuracy to ensure inventory properly flows through the system with sound plant operational processes.
Own product costing and related margin understanding from cost movements.
Help drive continuous improvement initiatives around process efficiency and cost out opportunities.
Improve leveraging of ERP system capabilities to measure and monitor the success of the business unit more efficiently.
Participate and support annual budgeting and quarterly forecast processes.
Analyze and approve financial decisions of the business unit through cash flow and margin analysis.
Oversee commissions programs and other financial planning & analysis efforts around decision support information to help drive good pricing and business decisions.
Support bank and external financial audits or reviews.
Ad-hoc projects and analysis / other duties as assigned.
Travel requirements are minimal not counting driving to local plant site.
The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the position described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the role.
Education and/or
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in accounting CPA preferred (active or inactive) At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting.
Cost accounting and operational accounting experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.
Public accounting experience a plus Strong knowledge of US GAAP and accounting processes in a manufacturing environment.
Experience driving change and process improvement.
Strong ERP experience with Sage 100 experience a plus.
Advanced knowledge of Excel and proficiency in other MS Office applications.
Must be a U.
S.
citizen or lawful permanent resident.
Personal Attributes:
Possess the highest level of integrity and ethics.
Continuous improvement orientation / process improvement mindset.
Proven ability to forge strong cross-functional business partnerships.
Willing to embrace change and able to implement change.
Dependability, trustworthiness, and ability to work on confidential projects.
Excellent analytical and problems solving skills.
Must possess a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic and a results orientation.
Ability to interact with all levels of associates and work in a team-oriented environment with a service attitude.
Able to explain complex financial concepts and results to non-financial managers.
Strong leadership and team building skills.
Good planning and organization skills combined with strong written and oral communication skills.
Effective presentation skills - preparation and delivery.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit, stand, hear, and see on a constant basis.
Must be able to walk, write, and type on a frequent basis.
Must be able to climb and descend stairs.
Must be able to bend, carry, reach, push, and pull on an occasional basis.
Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
May work in areas where noise level is such that hearing protection is required.
Employee must be able to operate a computer and communicate via telephone.
Some travel to other locations, meetings and/or seminars is required Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$75,000.
00 - $80,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
GAAP:
1 year (Preferred) Accounting:
3 years (Required) License/Certification:
CPA (Preferred) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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