Business Unit Controller

Waukegan, IL ·

• Compensation: $120-135,000 range

• Bonus and Equity 

• Comprehensive Benefit and Retirement Programs. 

• This is direct hire role.

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The Opportunity
Our client is a multi-billion dollar manufacturer of electronic instrumentation; and we have an immediate Controller role with a power systems and equipment division. They have an exciting role for a Plant Controller. This is hands-on, on-the-floor finance role seeking strong forecasting, financial planning and analysis skills, cost accounting, strong leadership and business acumen, and hands-on. Must be polished and able to present to corporate when necessary.
 
           
Responsibilities:

• Be a strong business partner to the executive team; from a strategic and tactical perspective

• Drive financial results of the business, managing financial accounting, planning, forecasting and analysis including sales target revenue, inventory, working capital and profit margin.

• Drive unit performance in achieving budgeted and forecasted financial metrics

• Oversee all aspects of the finance and accounting functions of the organization, closing books on the Plant Monthly.

• Provide timely and accurate financial statements, analysis of budgets, financial trends and work with the sales and operations teams on forecasting

• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to the executive team and make actionable recommendation on both strategy and operations

• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and business opportunities

• Participate in special projects, including acquisition opportunities, and compile a variety of special reports

Who Will Be a Great Fit?  

• 5+ years of finance/accounting within a manufacturing setting

• Experience with a public accounting firm and CPA preferred (not required). Public company experience required

• Have strength in Cost Accounting

• Must have strong experience in reporting and compliance.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage staff, set goals and objectives to meet Business Unit goals as well as the proven ability to select talent and develop subordinates.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance required, CPA Desired