Business Unit Controller

This range is provided by Confidential. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$150,000.00/yr - $170,000.00/yrThe Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:The Business Unit Controller will play a vital role in the global finance transformation. The position will be responsible for overseeing financial performance and provide a strategic insight as we work to transform the organization. This includes financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, operations finance activities and providing strategic advice. The Business Unit Controller plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information for decision-making while at the same time driving a controlled environment that ensures integrity within the business unit’s financial statements. In addition, this position will also take a lead role in partnering with the leadership team to help drive improvements within the business. In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Finance with a dotted line report to the Business Unit General Manager, setting the stage for your career to soar!Responsibilities:Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, developing, and monitoring internal control systems, and helping develop business strategies and metrics tied to those strategies.Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the business unit. Eliciting insight from the reviews that can be communicated to Senior Leadership to drive key decision makingEnsure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standardsConsolidate financial statements for the entire group, reflecting the combined financial position and performanceHelp drive focused insights into key drivers of site operational performances (PPV, absorption impact and key cost drivers)Budgeting and Forecasting:Develop and manage the budgeting process, coordinating with the local leadership team and Business Unit General Managers to establish the appropriate financial targetsMonitor performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for improvementCompliance and Regulatory Reporting:Ensure compliance with local, national, and company-wide fiscal policiesCoordinate as needed with the Tax Manager to ensure compliance across our relevant tax positions (including local, state and federal regulations)Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning:Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making by senior management. Take a proactive role in helping to forward steer the businessEvaluate and make thoughtful recommendations regarding capital investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiativesBuild analytical based forecasts, budgets and strategic plans that help guide the business on a go forward basisDrive Strong Operations Finance PrinciplesPartner with Senior Leadership to develop and track operations KPI’s that will drive efficiency and cost reduction initiativesCoordinate and oversee the annual standard cost rollUnderstand and monitor cost accounting variances and identify suggestions to improve unfavorable variancesEnsuring proper inventory tracking and collections of labor / shop floor activity, including physical inventoriesInternal Controls and Risk Management:Help implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrityIdentify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and control measuresTeam Management and Development:Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals responsible for subsidiary-level accounting and reportingFoster a culture of continuous learning and development within the finance team.Stakeholder Communication:Communicate financial performance, trends, and forecasts to senior leadership team and other relevant stakeholdersAct as strategic business partner for the Business Unit General Manager helping drive business performanceWork across functions to help communicate inefficiencies while being a resource to help problem solve areas of improvement for the businessSystems and Technology Integration:Where needed, help oversee the implementation and integration of financial systems and technology platforms to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reportingRequirements:Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.7 - 10 years or progressive experience in financial management and reporting rolesStrong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards. Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles and drivers of plant variancesProficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Syteline, etc.)Advanced proficiency with Excel is requiredExcellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skillsDemonstrated leadership and team management abilities.Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomyDemonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop staffStrong team orientation with the ability to work collaborativelyExceptional verbal, written, and presentation skillsAbility to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment efficiently and effectivelyProject management skills, including experience creating, prioritizing, scheduling, tracking reviewing, and ensuring completion of tasks by set deadlinesDisplay follow-through on all tasks and a readiness to do what it takes, flexibility and willingness to work overtime, if necessary, to complete assignments and meet deadlinesStrong initiative and drive, including a willingness to collaborate on projects and in areas beyond Accounting and FinanceCompensation:The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $150,000 to $170,000.Seniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionFinanceIndustriesManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Confidential by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Get notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Business Controller” roles.Denver, CO $160,000.00-$180,000.00 6 days ago #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-21