Senior Regional Finance Controller - Manufacturing & Distribution

Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Regional Finance Controller to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in cost accounting and finance, thriving in a dynamic manufacturing and distribution environment. In this position, you will play a crucial role in ensuring financial transparency across our operations, including warehousing and light manufacturing.

Key Details

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years in a finance-related role, including at least 3 years in a managerial position.
• Travel: Approximately 5% to 10% (domestic and international) as needed.
• Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch break. Flexibility in schedule is possible.
  
  

Skills

• Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting.
• Proficiency in SAP.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and advanced Excel skills.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Ensure financial transparency for operations, including warehousing, light manufacturing, labor-based analysis, new product introduction, and capital expenditures.
• Track financial performance, provide KPI analysis, and prepare performance reporting and forecasts.
• Plan, monitor, and review operational budgets.
• Oversee daily financial controlling and analysis activities.
• Support operational improvements through data monitoring and transparency.
• Manage month-end tasks such as data compilation, journal entry preparation, and general ledger review.
• Handle cost accounting for products within the distribution center.
• Automate financial business processes and build reports using tools like Tableau, Power BI, or similar.
• Contribute to projects and cost improvement initiatives, driving data-based decisions.
• Collaborate with the distribution center management team to enhance business operations and customer satisfaction.
• Respond to management requests for ad hoc reports and analysis.
• Provide business forecasts based on requirements.
• Support adherence to internal controls and compliance standards.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 10 years of relevant experience, including 3 years in a management role.
• Skills: Expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, labor and overhead rate calculations, and proficiency. Strong analytical skills, detail orientation, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment are essential.
• Attributes: Team-oriented with a proactive attitude, excellent communication skills, and a proven track record in financial analysis.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Tableau, Snowflake, Hyperion, and advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office skills.
• Experience in business unit or business segment operational finance.
  
  

If you are a proactive finance professional with a passion for driving financial excellence and leading teams, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Employment Type: Full-Time