Business Unit Controller

Summary:

The Business Unit Controller, reporting to the CFO, is responsible for:

• Financial oversight, performance analysis, and strategic support of RTC’s proprietary product business (a/k/a the “Ready” business). This role combines traditional controllership responsibilities with forward-looking financial planning and analysis to drive profitability, reduce risk, and provide for informed business decisions.
• Several corporate/global level business planning and analysis responsibilities, including in the areas of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting; cash flow planning and ad hoc analysis and presentations.

This position partners closely with US Sales and Operations, Senior Leadership, and Regional Financial Managers to ensure financial integrity, actionable reporting, and data-driven insights that support revenue growth and margin improvement.

The Business Unit Controller will demonstrate impeccable integrity, a high level of critical thinking, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple assignments simultaneously, and provide strong analytical skills, which will enable business growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Ready Business Reporting and Profitability Enhancement

• Combine a solid understanding of the business, effective working relationships with Ready sales and operations managers, and excellent business analysis to become a key driver of the decision-making process to help protect and build the business.
• When a business opportunity has been identified, drive the financial modeling process via integration of key global cross-functional resources, including Estimating, Tooling, Product Development, Product Management, Sales, and Operations, to present accurate and insightful P&Ls, which will be used to develop pricing strategies.
• Identify opportunities to improve product andcustomer profitability and/or reduce investment and mitigate overall business risk. 
• Work with the Ready business managers to develop the annual Ready business budget and quarterly forecasts to accurately project the business. Identify areas of risk and propose solutions to continuously improve our ability to project the business.

Ready Business Financial Analysis and Business Support for Accounting Close

• Interfaces monthly and ongoing with Corporate Accounting to ensure that all monthly/quarterly/annual Business Unit based financial information is properly stated and variances to plan or unusual entries are reconciled and detailed on a timely basis so that the accounting staff can efficiently complete their management of the financial close process.
• Ensures financial management reporting, analysis, and processes are in place to support the ongoing and future needs of the Ready business.
• Participate in the annual audit, as required.

Global Business Budgeting, Forecasting, and Reporting

• Budgeting and forecasting: Work with US Financial and Regional Finance Teams to develop RTC’s annual global budget and quarterly forecast updates with key issues and opportunities outlined for Senior Mgmt.
• Reporting: Compilation of the RTC’s monthly global results vs. budget/forecast
• Cash flow planning: Annual and ongoing cash flow forecasts
• Coordinates/undertakes special projects as assigned by the CFO, COO, CEO, and Corporate Controller.

III. Education, experience, skill requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial analysis
• Requisite technical skills, including sophisticated financial modeling, advanced Excel skills, and experience with financial systems/ERP platforms
• Strong understanding of cost accounting in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

Key competencies

• Impeccable integrity
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance detail orientation with big-picture thinking
• Self-starter who is highly results-orientedand who has a high level of accountability and ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including a collaborative style and ability to clearly communicate at all levels of the business.
• Resourceful and creative.
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

About RTC

RTC masters the design and detail of retail, helping brands and retailers improve the shopping experience and grow their bottom line.  We design retail programs and environments, execute them globally, and build products that improve retail performance.  We provide our clients with a cohesive brand experience, expanded retail presence, and consistently better results at a lower total cost.  Learn more at http://www.rtc.com/.

Why should you consider a career at RTC?

Benefits

• Hybrid Schedule with a minimum of two days in the office/week, once onboarding is complete
• Health Insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (choose from two PPO plans and one HMO plan based on your deductible comfort level)
• Dental Insurance with two plan options (both PPO Plans)
• Benefit Value Advisor and Member Rewards (through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
• Flexible Spending for Health and/or Dependent Care
• Commuter Transit benefit
• 401(K) Plan with company 6% match (we also offer a Roth option!)
• Life Insurance (we cover 3 times your salary - you can purchase more)
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (we'll cover this for you, too - you can choose to purchase long-term disability)
• 16 PTO Days (full year)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance 

Perks

• Fun Friday Hours - get a head start on your weekend by leaving at 2:30 every Friday (year-round!)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) plus company-sponsored volunteer events

Wellness

• PTO is encouraged not only for vacations but also for mental health breaks.
• Work/Life resources such as Legal, Financial, and Counseling are available through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts to eligible fitness centers for associates enrolled with Blue Cross.
• Preventive Care is covered at 100% (annual check-ups and screenings).
• Lactation rooms are available for new mothers at the Rolling Meadows location.
• Annual flu clinic at Romeoville and Rolling Meadows for our associates and any dependents covered on our health plan.  Flu shots are covered by insurance if the associate elects to go elsewhere.

Career Development & Training 

We encourage your professional growth and development.  We offer mentors with deep industry experience and management who will assist you in defining and realizing your short- and long-term career goals, as well as a variety of opportunities for training and advancement.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is budgeted for $97,835.00 to $154,565.00, with eligibility for an annual bonus. The actual base salary depends on various factors and may fall above or below the range, depending on the applicant's qualifications, years of relevant experience, specific skills, level of education, business needs, and market demand. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value of the position and provides opportunities for associates to progress as they grow and develop within the role.  Bonuses are paid based on RTC’s financial results.  Any payouts awarded in the first year of employment are prorated based on the start date.  Program rules are subject to change at management’s discretion.

RTC is an equal-opportunity employer.  Women, individuals of all ethnicities, people with disabilities (intellectual and physical), and Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.  We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age (40 or older), disability or genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, religion, or any other basis prohibited by law. RTC is in compliance with Child Labor Laws.