What are the responsibilities and job description for the Division Controller - Manufacturing position at ML6 Search Talent Advisory?
The Opportunity:
ML6 has partnered with a manufacturing organization in Maryland in their search for a Division Controller to join their rapidly growing organization. As a Division Controller, you will provide financial leadership and oversight to multiple manufacturing facilities. You will serve as a key business partner to division leadership, ensuring financial integrity, driving operational performance through analysis, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Division Controller will be responsible for financial reporting for multiple sites, budgeting and forecasting for the division, supporting ERP implementation, and post-acquisition integration.
What You'll Be Doing:
Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Oversee all financial reporting for assigned manufacturing locations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
- Prepare timely and accurate financial statements.
- Maintain accurate application of ASC 606 revenue recognition.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Lead annual budget development and periodic forecasts for the division.
- Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to management.
- Partner with plant managers and operational leaders to align financial plans with production, supply chain, and sales goals.
ERP Implementation & Systems
- Support ERP implementation and standardization across multiple sites.
- Ensure effective utilization of systems for real-time financial and operational decision-making.
- Drive process improvements and internal control enhancements.
Acquisition Integration
- Support post-acquisition integration activities of parent.
- Implement uniform financial reporting and controls.
Team Leadership & Development
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting and finance staff.
- Ensure consistent application of policies and procedures across teams.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration.
Strategic Partnership
- Serve as a financial advisor to the division’s leadership team.
- Provide decision support for capital investments, cost reduction initiatives, and operational efficiencies.
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning and profitability initiatives.
What You'll Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
- Progressive accounting experience within the manufacturing industry
- Experience working with multiple sites
- Expert knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition, including percentage of completion.
- Experience with ERP implementation and financial system integration.
- Strong understanding of post-acquisition business integration.
- Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Proven ability to manage and develop accounting/finance teams.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.