Controller at Samuel, Son & Co. (USA) Inc. in St Louis, Missouri

Job Description:

At Samuel, we believe every team member brings unique and valuable skills, experiences and knowledge to our thriving business – enabling us to build on over 167 years of success in the metals industry. We offer countless opportunities for our team members to develop and grow in their careers, empower them to make decisions on the job and be a part of driving positive change – within our organization and in the communities where we live and work. If you’re seeking an inclusive, supportive and welcoming workplace to make your mark and grow your career, we have the programs, culture and opportunities to make it happen. We’re stronger together. 

Here are some of the great benefits that we offer:

• Competitive salary


• Company paid health, dental, and vision benefits


• Paid vacation and an annual bonus


• Defined Contribution 401(k) plan with company match 


• Opportunity for career stability and growth

At Samuel we believe in a culture of equality. Respect and integrity are at our core. We are committed to building and embracing a diverse workforce and creating an environment that is open and inclusive for everyone.

Missouri Metals is a leading manufacturer of components and assemblies for the aerospace industry for many major OEMs and large Tier-1 companies in the United States, plus Canada and the European markets. We provide custom manufactured metal component parts and assemblies with unmatched quality and customer service. At Missouri Metals, we provide hot forming/superplastic forming, hot brake forming of titanium, assemblies/welded assemblies, drop hammer, and tool design/build.

Detailed Responsibilities:

• REPORTING: Responsible for the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and related analysis comparing results with budget, forecasts and prior period, while ensuring deadlines and performance standards are met.


• CONTROLS & COMPLIANCE: Responsible for monitoring compliance with all corporate policies and procedures, enhancing internal controls, and adherence to IFRS as well as compliance with local, provincial/state and federal reporting responsibilities.


• MANAGEMENT PRESENTATIONS: Prepare monthly and quarterly business review packages and related analysis to support management presentations, identifying areas of opportunity and risk.


• FINANCIAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS: Own the financial planning and forecasting process, building both the quarterly, annual and long-range financial plans and targets that are aligned with strategic objectives. Drive an efficient and effective process for developing financial budgets including timeline, budget templates and preparing budget deliverables while engaging all internal stakeholders.


• OPERATIONAL/COMMERCIAL ANALYSIS/SUPPORT: Interface with internal and external stakeholders and monitor performance against plan, conduct customer, product line, production and ROI analysis interpreting results, trends, and variances; and identifying areas of improvement impacting sales, operating profit, cost savings, working capital, etc.  Conduct contract reviews to support commercial activities and ensure profitability targets are met, risks highlighted, etc. Assist with preparation of SRED credit submissions.


• COSTING: Review and update standard burden labor rates for each area of the business, working with Engineering and Operations to validate assumptions in developing these rates.  Focus on direct and indirect costs, understanding fixed and variable overheads including monthly variance analysis.


• ERP SYSTEMS: Understand ERP systems including experience with ERP conversions onto a common platform.


• GROWTH SUPPORT: Understand key business drivers for long-term sustainable growth, as well as develop predictive analytics and tools to support the portfolio in achieving profitable growth.


• DECISION SUPPORT: Review all capital projects for conceptual and financial soundness.  Develop ad-hoc modeling and analysis to support business decisions.  Partner with cross-functional teams to develop tools that provide critical financial and operational information and KPIs.


• TEAM: Develop, mentor and guide the activities of the finance and administration teams.  Motivate and manage the workloads of direct reports; assist with learning and professional development.


• RELATIONSHIPS: Build great working relationships with all internal stakeholders (sales, operations, purchasing) including corporate teams and interface with internal/external stakeholders.


• SPECIAL PROJECTS: Any other special projects as deemed necessary.


• TRAVEL: Willingness and ability to travel based on business needs.

Qualifications:

• University Graduate with a Business Administration degree and MBA or/and a CPA designation; excellent knowledge of IFRS.


• 8+ years of progressive FP&A, costing and operational finance management experience.


• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required.


• Progressive managerial experience is required, with strong people and project management skills.


• Excellent leadership, team building, and interpersonal skills. 


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on financial reporting, planning and modeling skills, coupled with sharp business acumen.


• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.


• Solid self-starter and collaborator who understands and can articulate key drivers of the business and can prioritize efforts and resources accordingly, and has a history of leading improvement initiatives that have driven successful results.


• Solid understanding and demonstrated experience with ERP and reporting systems, as well as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other software programs. Experience with ERP conversions is also a benefit.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.

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