Business ControllerPosition Overview:This is a non-management and hands-on role. The Business Controller is responsible for accounting, budgeting/forecasting activities, and cost center review for assigned product areas. The Business Controller is responsible for leading profitability discussions with business drivers and challenging the status quo to deliver on expected results. The Business Controller is also responsible for reconciliations of assigned accounts and required to meet all month-end and department timelines.
What You Will Do- Month-end closing activities including accruals, calculation of journal entries, deferrals
- Perform product area analysis including variance explanations and recommend corrective actions to business drivers and finance managers
- Calculate and maintain monthly rolling forecast of revenues, margins, and costs of assigned product/cost areas and proactively communicate anticipated deviations
- Provide monthly profitability reports to business drivers prior to month-end close requesting feedback on material deviations while identifying corrective action
- Support department needs to update financial reports with latest actual results and other metrics, including balance sheet reporting
- Crosstrain on department tasks for knowledge share, backup support, and departmental success
- Work with the various product team members and business drivers to understand the business concepts/topics for fluid discussions across the business
- Provide support for the interim and annual audit process, communicating details with professionalism and understanding, to external auditors where needed
- Provide support for weekly payment cycle approvals
Education- Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
- MBA or other advanced financial education preferred
Experience- 7-10 years of progressive experience in:
- Financial controlling
- Leading dynamic discussions with business drivers
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Accounting or corporate finance
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Financial reporting
- Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or commercial business units preferred (if applicable)
- Prior experience working in a global environment with multiple time zones and matrixed organization is preferred
Technical & Functional Skills- Strong understanding of:
- Financial statements and GAAP/IFRS principles
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Cost accounting and profitability analysis
- Internal controls and compliance
- KPI development and performance tracking
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Experience with ERP systems, SAP preferred
- Experience with financial reporting and visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) preferred
Leadership & Business Partnership- Proven ability to partner with operational and commercial leaders to drive business performance
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities
- Ability to influence decision-making through financial insights
- Experience facilitating cross-functional initiatives and process improvements
Soft Skills- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail with strong business acumen
Additional Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with audits
- Continuous improvement experience preferred
- Experience in international finance environments is a plus
Salary: $105K to $120K Location: Marietta, GA Good to know: Rarely are there candidates who fulfill all requirements 100%. Even if you don't fulfill all requirements, we look forward to receiving your application in any case.
