Regional Controller / Mfg.
Creative Financial Staffing, Saint Paul, MN, United States
Regional Controller / Manufacturing
Company:
A mid-sized, high-growth global manufacturing company
Position: Regional Controller
About Us:
We are a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing company with multiple facilities across the region. Our mission is to drive operational excellence through innovation and teamwork. We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Regional Controller to oversee the financial operations of several of our manufacturing facilities.
Role Overview:
As the Regional Controller, you will be responsible for providing financial leadership and oversight for multiple manufacturing plants. This role requires a deep understanding of plant-level financial operations and an eagerness to partner with plant leadership to drive business results. You will also manage and develop a team of finance professionals, ensuring the implementation of best practices in cost and inventory accounting, as well as supporting overall business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead financial operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.
- Serve as a financial business partner to plant operations leadership, offering insights to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
- Oversee plant-level financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Manage and mentor a team of financial professionals, focusing on staff development and succession planning.
- Ensure accurate cost accounting, inventory accounting, and overall financial reporting.
- Collaborate closely with operations teams, getting out on the floor to build relationships, understand processes, and drive business improvements.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial policies, and regulations.
- Lead continuous improvement efforts within the finance function, focusing on process efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
- 7+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with at least 3+ years in a plant-level financial or accounting role.
- Strong experience in cost accounting and inventory accounting.
- Proven experience in managing and developing finance teams.
- Ability to function as a financial business partner with plant operations.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work on-site with plant teams to understand the business and build relationships.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
Why Join Us?
- Be a part of a high-growth company that values innovation and continuous improvement.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to play a key role in driving financial and operational success across multiple facilities.
- Hands-on, collaborative work environment where you can make an impact.