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Page Executive

Division Controller

Page Executive, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101


About Our ClientOur client for the Controller opportunity is a global manufacturing company with a presence in the US, South America, Europe, and Asia. The company is a standalone group within a larger fast-growing conglomerate and is private equity owned. This is a great opportunity for someone to gain experience within a private equity-backed company.

The Controller will report to the VP of Finance and be in charge of leading a small but growing team. The Controller will oversee month-end close and also develop, maintain, and improve processes and procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. This person will need a strong accounting and controllership background, but the Controller will also serve as a business partner doing some FP&A work, partnering closely with commercial, operations, procurement, supply chain, etc.Job DescriptionProvide executive leadership in the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives and offer recommendations to enhance financial performance and business opportunities.Responsible for timely, accurate, and consistent reporting of financial information, including full monthly, quarterly, and annual closing for the business unit.Month-end account reconciliation process.Report to executive management on customer profitability and analyze performance results and variance vs budget.Actively participate in Executive Management Team meetings; provide updates relating to Financials and other areas of responsibility.Oversee the supervision of the general accounting staff and accounting operations - AR, AP, General Accounting, Fixed Assets, Cash, Intercompany accounting.Analyze current organizational finance and accounting structure and resource allocation and make changes as needed.Establish and report against KPIs for the business units and corporate.Ensure accounting policies adhere to Group Policies.Oversee the organization's risk management including establishing and improving internal controls and procedures.Personnel evaluation and/or development of a strong accounting and finance team driving performance while developing and growing the team's skillsets.Ensure robust internal controls, compliance, and documentation.Work on special projects as needed, including integration of acquisition targets.Maintain audit documentation for month and quarter end and manage audit partners.Manage and oversee 3rd party accounting partners in global regions.The Successful ApplicantBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics or similar required.MBA and/or CPA/CMA highly preferred.5-10 years in progressive financial and controllership/accounting roles in a manufacturing environment.3 years minimum of experience managing and supervising a team.Preferred to have worked in a global matrix conglomerate.Ability and proven track record working with various departments - sales, finance, accounting, HR, engineering, manufacturing, etc.Strong working knowledge of GAAP.Experience in manufacturing software and/or software technology companies is a plus.Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications and products, and business intelligence systems.Extensive knowledge and experience working with large ERP systems.High level of honesty, integrity, and standing by ethical principles.Business-minded and strong team player mentality.Strong communication skills, written and verbal.Strong work ethic and high attention to detail with a passion to win and positively influence a company culture.What's on OfferCompetitive base salary of $160,000 - $175,000 depending on experience, bonus, long-term incentive, full benefits, 401K, vacation, and holidays. Opportunity to work for a fast-growing company doing heavy M&A and gain private equity-backed experience.

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