We are seeking a skilled Business Unit Controller to join a thriving organization that manufacture systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. The Business Unit Controller, will partner with the BU General Manager on the planning, management, and execution of business initiatives and priorities – ensuring financial and operational objectives are aligned to the business goals.

Relocation assistance available

Salary: $100 - $130K+ DOE

Reports To: Business Unit VP/GM with a dotted line to Corporate Controller

Work Conditions: Primarily an office environment with regular visits to manufacturing areas

Travel: 15% - Typically visits to other company facilities

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; will consider equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA preferred but not required.
• 7-10 years of progressive financial analysis, financial reporting, and accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with multi-site and international multi-currency highly preferred
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• CPA/CMA preferred but not required.
• Excellent general accounting, financial analysis, and manufacturing labor cost accounting skills
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to teach, train, and coach non-financial staff in financial concepts
• Strong understanding of US GAAP principles
• Previous ERP experience; Proficient with MS Office; Advanced Excel experience with the ability to extract data from various systems
• Ability to tactfully raise important issues and contribute to meaningful business discussions
• Focus on driving performance in a supportive and constructive way
• Capable of combining a data-driven mindset with the ability to communicate clearly, and effectively across all levels of the organization
• Conceptual thinkers who can take a vision and execute it, as well as improve existing processes/solutions
• Highly ethical and values transparent and open communication to reach best practice solutions.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and execute on projects and priorities, ensuring operations are within business parameters based on the goals of the business.
• Lead, manage, support, and collaborate with the Shared Services team, ensuring timely & accurate closing of various period financials, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and providing explanations for business performance variances relative to budget and prior periods.
• Lead financial planning, including the annual planning cycle, analysis, and reporting activities – including budgeting, forecasting, and variance explanations.
• Perform key financial analysis, summation, and provide recommendations/input for new products, product pricing, capital investing, and other strategic projects to ensure initiatives stay within budget and business goals are achieved.
• Oversee compliance activities related to internal controls, policies, and audit processes – ensuring timely and accurate documentation for internal/external audits.
• Manage inventory accuracy through physical counts and reconciliations, while driving improvements in valuation metrics and reporting.
• Lead and mentor employees on financial concepts in relationship to the business and their area of ownership to achieve integrated goals.
  
  

If you are looking for a great company with outstanding benefits and culture, apply today!

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