(Multi site) Overview Our client, a Fortune 100 firm employing well over 200,000 people in over 200 sites worldwide is seeking a Multi-Site Controller. The ideal candidate will manage/oversee the adherence to financial policies and ICRF controls, improving internal business processes to support the growth/profitability.
You will play a key role as part of the site leadership team. This is a highly visible position, whereas you'll become the Plant Managers "right-hand". You will provide financial analyses and recommendations to ensure the sites alignment with overall strategic objectives.
Leads the month-end close processes & ensures alignment with HPS/LS deadlines. Leads the annual standard cost development process for the sites to ensure transparency of cost/margin.
Responsibilities Lead the annual RF1/3 forecast, budget, plan process at the sites and providing accurate explanations of significant variances, including analysis of actual vs. budget and/or forecast. Focus on timely month-end results/reporting, with review of strategic objectives, to ensure the business growth & profitability.
Process oversight/management of month-end close (QAD, DSS inputs & reconciliations to Blackline) to ensure alignment of the HPS/LS deadlines, prepare, approve general entries/reconciliations (as needed/required), and ensure accuracy/integrity of the balance sheet (quality of working capital, changes in fixed assets, etc.).
Lead the annual completion of the ICRF gap analysis & ensure the execution of action plans, adherence - Segregation of Duties, system/access controls are in place. Evaluate site internal controls (review of HPS/LS policies, purchasing authorities, etc. to ensure alignment with internal controls along with the 6 essentials). Assessing current accounting processes, offering recommendations for improvement, and implementing new innovative processes.
Support LS & Operations Controller with the AD HOC requests, annual plan, budget & standard cost development process. Proactively interact with supervisors, plant leadership team as well as senior management to ensure all parties have a clear and accurate picture of the plant's overall financial performance. Proactively researching issues - anticipating opportunities and providing answers & insight to key questions before they are asked.
Support WCM initiatives (participation in Kaizen's, problem-solving events) ensuring countermeasures, projects are defined with clear financial objectives & results are tracked and reported accordingly. Co-manage along with the project manager the capital process & provide guidance/assistance preparing Madison's, CARs...Creation of forward-looking financial models and "what-if" modeling capabilities, cost/benefit, margin impact (make vs. buy, etc.) enhancing the decision-making process.
Coordinate physical inventory and cycle count program to achieve sites goals. Ensure the annual physical & fixed asset counts are properly conducted and adhere to the set policies/procedures for the site.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Accounting or Finance; Required.
Master's Degree - Accounting or Finance; Preferred.
Certified Public Accountant; Preferred.
Experience: 3+ years' experience within cost accounting/finance within manufacturing environment.
Ability to understand all changes in manufacturing, commercial strategy and provide insight & commentary related to the financial impact.
ERP Systems Experience (i.e. SAP, QAD, Oracle, etc.).
Upwards of 20% travel for business, training, etc.
The client offers a competitive salary package that is dependent on qualifications and experience, as well as a strong benefit package, plus participation in a company-wide bonus plan. For immediate consideration and faster response, please forward current resume to: sb@scientificsearch.com. Please include job #18640 in subject line. Please note that all candidates applying must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident. Client will NOT sponsor.