Business Controller, ETO - Houston, TX

Job Description

As an active team member and participant in the ETO group, this role will be responsible for all financial and cost accounting aspects within the Houston Factory to ensure all company reporting deadlines are met.

• Assume responsibility and be accountable for the financial functions of the Houston Factory.
• Accomplish accounting and related objectives compatible with system controls and schedules through motivation, delegation and appropriate authority to subordinates.
• Prepare all financial statements, reports and audits to provide Management with information related to financial transactions, operational cost, POC, WIP, sales, orders, taxes, depreciation, property and other asset values, etc.
• Analyze month‑end and month‑to‑date financial, job costing and statistical data to understand drivers for variances (production and overhead) from budget/forecast and develop improvement plans with manufacturing director, plant managers and business controller.
• Work directly with the factory manager in the preparation of the operational POC forecasts.
• Prepare statements of recommendations relative to future financial plans, objectives, policies and goals.
• Prepare periodic general ledger reconciliations and account analysis accurately and timely.
• Evaluate and implement approved programs to achieve cost reduction, improve controls and work simplification.
• Establish and maintain internal controls to support the financial infrastructure.
• Be accountable for the selection, promotion, performance and optimum utilization of the Administrative (AR & AP) personnel.
• Supply financial and operational data to support other business areas, including Quality Management, Safety, Payroll/HR, Legal, etc., as requested.
• Business System support, development and improvement of SAP‑ETO, CRM.
• Participate as a key team member in software development, testing of future upgrades and implementation of end‑user training programs.

• College degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration.
• Certified Public Accountant or a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a senior cost‑accounting position.
• SAP experience preferred.

Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more.

Vacation: 2 weeks per year (pro‑rated for the first year depending on start date). 5–12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days per year (pro‑rated the first year after 90 days of service).

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

$95,000 per year.

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* Konecranes moves what matters* – Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.