Regional Controller - Hybrid​/Remote

Title:
Business Unit Controller, Plants & Operations - Hybrid

Hybrid - 4 days in office / 1 day REMOTE

Location:
Essex County, NJ

Salary: $135K To $160K plus incentives

Travel:
Occasional local travel necessary

Our client has engaged us to identify a Regional Business Controller to lead FP&A for multiple local facilities in NJ, as well as provide finance support to other stakeholders. The Business Unit Controller, Plants & Operations will have experience with spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting and KPI are necessary to be successful in the position. 6+ years of relevant work experience required.

CPA or MBA preferred. Lean or Six Sigma a plus.

• Partner with the business to achieve critical objectives.
• Review/ensure timely reporting of financial statements for the assigned region.
• Analyze weekly/monthly dashboard of spending, highlighting opportunities for improvement.
• Support analysis and drivers behind variances, month to month vs. prior year, and forecast and budget.
• Provide the financial data to complete the month-end accounting close.
• Perform operational statistical and metrics tracking.
• Evaluate financial performance comparing actual results to plans.
• Responsible for monthly/quarterly financial forecasts, long term plans and annual budgets.
• Maintain and perform comparative analysis of the long-term financials’ models.
• Assist with the preparation and documentation to support both internal/external audits.
• Monitor spending and support company initiatives to reduce spending.
• Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Special projects/ad hoc as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in finance or accounting.
• 6+ years of Financial Analysis experience.
• Experience as a Finance business partner
• Experience with spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting and KPI
• CPA or MBA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Understanding of US GAAP.
• Lean or Six Sigma a plus.
• Strong communications, presentation, and networking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.