IMI plc
IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.

The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.

Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.

Work Location: Hybrid – Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI or Pittsburgh, PA. 

Role Overview:

The Regional Controller is a core part of both the Platform-level Finance team and the Regional Finance teams in both Industrial and Process Automation, responsible for the processes and controls that are in place to deliver accurate financial reporting in line with Group policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver a number of Internal Audit reviews within the Region each year on behalf of Group Assurance.
• Carry out a series of monthly checks to validate accuracy of financial reporting and confirm key account reconciliations have been performed.
• Work with finance professionals in the region as part of a schedule of balance sheet reviews.
• Ensure adherence to key IMI financial reporting policies as part of P6 and P12 external reporting.
• Develop controls frameworks to address significant risks within the region and develop solutions on how to mitigate them.
• Support the project management process, ensuring that Project Management has up to date project costs and a consistent, comprehensive cost to complete process.
• Build relationships with regional CFOs and understand their priorities / key deliverables, to ensure that controls exist and support those priorities.
• Partner with Operations leaders to manage costs and drive Working Capital efficiency.
• Oversee the annual hourly rate or standard cost update for the region.
• Provide independent challenge on capital expenditure business cases and rationalisation plans to ensure they are robustly supported and benefits can be measured.
• Support the Internal Control Declaration for the region, as well as drive timely completion of any internal control or audit actions.
• Identify, share and implement best practice across the region to improve business efficiency.
• Support with the integration of different policies, procedures and SOPs across Process Automation and Industrial Automation. 
• Travel on average 30 – 50%. Overnight stays will be required. 

Critical Competencies for Success

• A bachelor's degree with a professional certification such as CPA, or CA is preferred.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience is required.
• Experience in a matrix reporting environment, with responsibility for prioritising their own workload.
• Experience working across ERP environments, and the ability to identify controls and whether they are effective regardless of whether there is a system or not.
• Clear understanding of end-to-end processes for IMI, from order intake to cash receipt, and all of the associated reporting and control points within those processes.
• Be able to build relationships with key senior stakeholders both inside and outside of Finance. 
• Have the ability to understand the wider implications of an issue and find solutions outside of Finance.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. 

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay following one year of service (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups 
• PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays 
• Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.