BU Controller

Summary:

The Business Unit Controller serves as the financial leader and strategic partner for the assigned business unit, providing accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis. This role ensures sound financial management practices are applied to support the company's strategic objectives and operational excellence. The Business Unit Controller collaborates closely with operations, sales, and executive leadership to drive financial performance, profitability, and compliance.

Core Functions:

• Lead preparation, review, and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the assigned business unit, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
• Develop, manage, and monitor budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of financial performance and recommending corrective actions where needed.
• Partner with operations and business leadership to provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations that improve efficiency, cost control, and margin performance.
• Ensure internal controls are maintained, documented, and followed to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
• Oversee and support all accounting activities for the business unit, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting cycles.
• Conduct variance analysis and interpret results for management, highlighting trends and providing actionable recommendations for performance improvement.
• Manage inventory valuation, cost accounting, and capital expenditure tracking to ensure accurate financial representation and accountability.
• Support corporate finance and executive leadership in developing long-term financial models, strategic plans, and business case evaluations.
• Lead or assist in financial audits, both internal and external, ensuring timely and complete responses to requests and findings

Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Key Measures of Success:

• Demonstrates ownership and initiative by delivering accurate financial reports, forecasts, and variance analyses within established deadlines.
• Maintains precision and consistency under pressure by meeting reporting deadlines and ensuring zero material audit findings or financial discrepancies.
• Prioritizes competing financial projects effectively, ensuring business unit and corporate priorities are met without compromising quality or compliance.
• Communicates complex financial data clearly to leadership and non-financial stakeholders through well-organized reports and concise presentations.
• Identifies process inefficiencies or financial risks and implements corrective actions that improve accuracy, reduce waste, or enhance controls.
• Builds trusted partnerships across finance, operations, and leadership teams, demonstrating accountability and collaboration in achieving business unit financial goals.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company's values of "Own It. Can Do. Act in Love."
• Own It- Commitment to customers, company, and each other.
• Can Do- Team Player, Open to Change, & Pursuing continuous improvement.
• Act in Love- Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position includes supervisory responsibilities. The employee is responsible for providing leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved. Responsibilities include hiring, training, coaching, evaluating performance, approving time off, and administering disciplinary action in alignment with company policies and procedures. The supervisor is expected to foster a positive, collaborative work environment that supports employee development and upholds company values.

Education & Experience:

Minimum Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or controller role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting systems (e.g., ERP).
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.

Preferred:

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing or multi-location business environment.
• Proven record of implementing process improvements or cost-saving initiatives within a financial department.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

Work is primarily performed in an office environment. This role will routinely utilize standard office equipment, including computers, phones, and printers, to perform the core functions listed in this job description. The work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive reading, data entry, and verbal/electronic communication. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies up to 25 pounds.

This role involves minimal exposure to noise or temperature variations.

Key Physical Requirements:

• Regular activities: sitting, standing, typing, reading
• Occasional activities: lifting office supplies up to 25 lbs., performing tasks requiring fine motor skills (e.g., reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, kneeling, crouching, twisting, bending)
• Environmental notes: minimal exposure to noise or temperature variations

Reasonable accommodation is available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Travel

This position may require up to 10% travel, depending on business needs. Travel may include visits to company locations, client sites, training, or industry events. The amount of travel is subject to change and should not be considered a fixed or ongoing expectation.