Business Unit Controller - BROCK GRAIN SYSTEMS : Job Details

This role is onsite in Milford, Indiana

Who We Are:

Brock Grain Systems is a division of CTB, Inc., a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB's core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through business units that manufacture systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. Founded in 1957, Brock has a long tradition of developing industry-leading, innovative products and a reputation for delivering Brock Solid® reliability and durability. To maintain Brock's position as an industry leader and innovator, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you'll join us on this journey!

What You Will Do:

As the Business Unit Controller, you will partner with the BU General Manager on the planning, management, and execution of business initiatives and priorities – ensuring financial and operational objectives are aligned to the business goals.

What You Will Accomplish:

• Plan, manage, and execute on projects and priorities, ensuring operations are within business parameters based on the goals of the business.
• Lead, manage, support, and collaborate with the Shared Services team, ensuring timely & accurate closing of various period financials, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and providing explanations for business performance variances relative to budget and prior periods.
• Lead financial planning, including the annual planning cycle, analysis, and reporting activities – including budgeting, forecasting, and variance explanations.
• Perform key financial analysis, summation, and provide recommendations/input for new products, product pricing, capital investing, and other strategic projects to ensure initiatives stay within budget and business goals are achieved.
• Oversee compliance activities related to internal controls, policies, and audit processes – ensuring timely and accurate documentation for internal/external audits.
• Manage inventory accuracy through physical counts and reconciliations, while driving improvements in valuation metrics and reporting.
• Lead and mentor employees on financial concepts in relationship to the business and their area of ownership to achieve integrated goals.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; will consider equivalent combination of education and experience; MBA preferred but not required.
• Experience: 7-10 years of progressive financial analysis, financial reporting, and accounting experience within a manufacturing environment; Experience with multi-site and international multi-currency highly preferred; Public accounting experience a plus.
• Certification(s): CPA/CMA preferred but not required.
• Functional Skills: Excellent general accounting, financial analysis, and manufacturing labor cost accounting skills; Experience researching, reviewing, and interpreting large amounts of data; Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills; Ability to teach, train, and coach non-financial staff in financial concepts; Experience providing financial accountability through reviewing trends, variances, and cost analysis; Strong understanding of US GAAP principles.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Proficient with MS Office; Advanced Excel experience with the ability to extract data from various systems; Previous ERP experience.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Strong personal and professional maturity; High integrity and sound judgement; Exceptional collaborative and supportive mentality; Ability to tactfully raise important issues and contribute to meaningful business discussions; Focus on driving performance in a supportive and constructive way; Capable of combining a data-driven mindset with the ability to communicate clearly, and effectively across all levels of the organization; Capable of building trust and fostering teamwork through every interaction.
• Culture Match Behaviors: Conceptual thinkers who can take a vision and execute it, as well as improve existing processes/solutions; Enjoys collaboration and leading/participating in continuous improvement processes; Highly ethical and values transparent and open communication to reach best practice solutions.

Other Important Information:

Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise

Reports To: Business Unit VP/GM with a dotted line to Corporate Controller

Core Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm (Schedule has some flexibility – will work between 8-9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week:M-F; Occasional weekends (during closings); 45-50 hours per week on average

Direct Reports: 1

Work Conditions: Primarily an office environment with regular visits to manufacturing areas

Travel: 15% - Typically visits to other company facilities