Business Controller

About the role

We build robotic arms and unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) with military-grade strength and precision engineering, built for the extremes and adaptable to any challenge. The Business Controller works with the site General Manager and direct reports to drive expected performance of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Conducts monthly and annual close of financial records
• Assists with annual financial audit
• Analyzes changes in product design, raw materials, manufacturing methods, or services provided to determine effect on costs
• Analyzes actual manufacturing costs and prepares monthly, quarterly, and annual analysis of standard costs to actual production costs
• Develops and implements a process to monitor and control site spending
• Monitors P&L forecast to AOP and provides corrective actions if not meeting AOP
• Performs capital expenditure justification analysis
• Performs inventory analysis – obsolete, slow moving, cycle counting program
• Conducts margin analysis versus standard/plan
• Drives POV (Production Order Variances) improvements
• Overhead KPI’s and trending analysis
• Works with Production Planners to resolve production order issues
• Develops and tracks Key Performance Indicators and MBR (Management Business Review) focal point
• Conducts make versus buy analysis
• Partners with key plant management in performing cost reduction
• Provides and analyzes information requested by top Senior Management
• Supports, communicates, reinforces and defends the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Adheres to all quality and safety standards

Requirements

• 8+ years of related accounting, finance, or equivalent experience
• Prior work experience in a batch work order manufacturing environment ($50M+ revenue)
• Prior experience with Government/Defense Contractor a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, Master’s preferred
• CPA a plus

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles/policies and GAAP
• Process improvement skills to continuously improve the cycle time and quality of accounting and financial information
• Broad general product and business knowledge to interpret operating results, studies, and analyses
• Ability to evaluate operations performing below corporate guidelines and make improvements
• Outstanding planning, organizational, and time management skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Knowledge and proficiency in ERP systems, SAP preferred
• Quality orientation and high attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with employees and managers at all levels
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)