Business Unit Controller

BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for all Financial Planning/Closing/Reporting activities for the business, with a strong emphasis on the P&L and select Balance Sheet items.
• The planning cycle includes; annual plan, quarterly forecast, and monthly current view.
• The planning and reporting process involves a matrix of product segments, geographic regions, and distributor partners.
• Rigorously profile the actual performance of the business, including complete analysis and reconciliation of EBITDA performance.
• These include key performance measurements of Sales volume, selling price, material purchase costs, labor productivity, variable and fixed cost overhead spending and SG&A.
• Strong focus on non-financial metrics/indicators such as headcount, safety, on-time delivery, quality, etc.
• Lead monthly business reviews including forward guidance.
• Partner closely with the President and function leaders to develop/execute key projects and initiatives.
• Provide management insight and analysis to growth plans including; new product development projects, distributor and sales agency performance, new distributor proposals, promotions and rebates.
• Manage all Product cost activities for the business. This includes all elements of Product Cost; material, direct labor and overhead.
• Working with Corporate headquarter Finance team, position is responsible for developing and maintaining the business internal control framework and testing.
• Position will coordinate outside audit visits and testing.
• Work closely with the President and senior team on go-forward strategic business roadmap planning, and develop critical go-forward business case reinvestment proposals.
• Supervise, train, and develop a staff of 6-8 direct reports.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Individual must have Finance experience in durable goods business environment, serving regional and national markets.
• Experience with complete end-to-end business model required.
• Experience in driving change management, working in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Lean accounting experience a plus.
• Experience developing and implementing Key Performance Indicators and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Approximately 7-15 years of experience in a business environment and/or a manufacturing environment.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance is required.
• MBA is preferred.
• Ability to think critically about the business, alert, analytical, possess broad business orientation. Exhibit strong curiosity about the business model.
• Possess above average communication skills. The candidate will be a visible and vocal member of the management team, collaborate and maturely challenge various key stakeholders.
• Excellent computer skills, including ERP and report writing software; experience with JD Edwards and Crystal Reports is a plus.
• Select travel may be required.