What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Unit Controller position at Harmer?
Harmer Associates has partnered with a PE backed client in the distribution/manufacturing industry with $350MM revenue seeking to hire for position of Business Unit Controller.
- Location: Cordele, Georgia (approx 2.5 hours south of Atlanta)
- Work Model: Onsite
- Relocation: Open to candidates desiring to relocate (small relocation package)
Position responsible for leadership of the business unit finance and accounting department in all aspects of financial reporting, analysis and planning, financial risk management, commercial and contract financial analysis. Role requires understanding of the big picture yet focus on the details, ability to collaborate with the team as well as lead, focus on continuous improvement, and strong desire to analyze, investigate, and resolve a wide range of business issues.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related business field
- MBA preferred
- Professional certification preferred (i.e. CPA, CMA)
- 10-15 years of Accounting/Financial experience
- Experience in senior level finance role, partnering with operations management at multiple levels and implementing financial management and business strategies
- Strong knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including US GAAP and internal control frameworks
- Experience using and implementing integrated accounting systems and ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Infor)
- Manufacturing exposure required with industrial company background