Controller

The Sr Finance Manager/ Site Controller will lead and manage Financial Planning & Analysis initiatives primarily focused on HR budgeting and forecasting of staff costs, for business units across the Finance Division in North America.

The Sr Finance Manager/ Site Controller will build financial plans and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders, via informed decision-making using people data, to support short and long-term growth of the business and will be a highly visible partner to Senior Leadership and Department/Functional leaders providing financial strength and controls.

 

Duties and Responsibilities:



* Manage day to day operations of the Quantum MRO and Logistics Software system


* Manage and lead the Accounting and Finance team


* Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, including the loading of HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) and transmission to corporate by required due dates


* Manage general ledger accounting and ensure accounting practices and procedures are in compliance with US GAAP and company policies and procedures (journal entries, BS account reconciliations, inter-company activity reconciliation, etc)


* Responsible for analyzing financial results


* Manage the analysis of inventory (roll forwards, product lines, engine acquisitions, reserves, etc.)


* Assist product line managers with inventory initiatives, lot inventory management, and monthly/quarterly inventory reviews with management.


* Manage internal and external auditors during periodic financial audits


* Prepare financial forecasts and yearly budgets


* Analyze key performance indicators to identify underlying business issues and provide input for operational decisions


* Lead special projects central to improving analytical tools, internal business processes, and overall management decision processes


* Participate in developing monthly operations review, bench marking studies, and various management presentations


* Make recommendations regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities across the organization


* Apply knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting best practices and technologies to develop tools and modify existing systems and processes to enhance the close process


* Implement critical initiatives and projects including centralized accounting practices, system implementations and modifications that ensure accurate and reliable reporting


* Effectively plan and execute on key projects including coordination with financial reporting, accounting and other cross-functional partners as required


* Manage and supervise, hire, terminate, promote, train and develop team members

Skills:                    


* Extensive experience with complex inventory and control systems


* 4 + years of previous management experience building and developing talent


* Ability to work independently, and proactiv...