Job Title:  Director, Business Controller

The Director, Business Controller is an impactful leader that manages the Accounting and Finance operations consistent with the Company's business plan.  Specifically, this is the key financial partner to the plant managers as the business grows both top and bottom line.  This is a hands-on operational accounting role that requires strength in product cost accounting and inventory management in a job shop manufacturing environment.  You will be equally comfortable on the plant floor investigating production variances as you are creating and analyzing detailed balance sheet reconciliations.  This position manages and coordinates the closure of financial systems and preparation of financial statements; coordination of monthly forecasts, working capital improvements, and detailed financial analysis of products and customers, making recommendations for improved operating results.  The role reports to the Division Vice President, Business Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for product costing and profitability analyses by customer and product
• Responsible for all inventory management in relation to valuation (bill of materials, standard costs, and overhead rates), physical count accuracy, and provisions for excess and obsolete inventory
• Responsible for the weekly and monthly orders, sales, profit, and working capital forecasts
• Responsible for the completion of the annual operating budget
• Provides financial leadership that leads to improved working capital management
• Completes monthly account reconciliations of all balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Responsible for the reporting and improvement of various key performance indicators (P&L, balance sheet, and cash) and cash management activities
• Prepares capital appropriation requests, monitors capital spending, and ensures adherence to corporate policies
• Oversees all compliance with both internal and external auditors
• Implements finance and accounting changes to improve productivity and reduce cost
• Responsible for implementing and overseeing a robust internal control environment and ensures compliance with all SOX requirements
• Evaluates accounting policies and procedural control systems and continuously improves effectiveness and compliance, including the upkeep of required SOX documentation, self-testing and posting results in the corporate SOX database
• Actively promotes safe working practices leading to an injury-free workplace

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required
• Masters in Business Administration preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other certifications are a plus
• A miminum of 8-12 years manufacturing or operational accounting experience
• Knowledge of Microsoft Navision and/or Hyperion Financial Management is a plus
• Experience with ERP system implementation is a plus
• Operational experience in a manufacturing environment is required, metals industry preferred
• An assignment as a plant controller or cost accountant highly desireable
• Willing to travel internationally approximately 4 times per year