Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
CPA or CMA Certification preferred
5+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience in a multi-site organization, ideally in manufacturing or construction
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and standards
Proficient in analyzing and manipulating large data sets
Demonstrated collaboration skills across all organizational levels
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with proficiency in Word and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel up to 20%.
Responsibilities
Partner with VP of Operations and Sales to drive business results across up to 20 plant sites
Develop and analyze financial management reports and key performance indicators
Conduct detailed performance analysis of divisions, product categories, and business units
Proactively communicate insights on profitability, productivity, costing, and pricing
Analyze material costs, inventory accuracy, and bill of material accuracy
Provide financial statement analysis training to business leaders and plant managers
Perform plant profitability analysis focusing on various cost factors
Travel to plants to review processes and complete executive summaries
Oversee month-end close activities, including monitoring AR, AP, and inventory
Utilize data analytics to provide insights for management decision-making
Assist with ad hoc analysis and special projects for profitability improvement.
Benefits
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
Exposure to multiple plant sites and operational processes
Professional development through training and special projects
Dynamic work environment in a multi-site organization
Potential for career advancement within the company.
Full Job Description
The Business Controller / Senior Financial Analyst provides financial leadership for all aspects of the business, including sales and operations. This role partners with the VP of Operations, Sales and business leaders to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
About the role:
Partner with the Masonry VP of Operations, Sales, and Operations leaders as a key member of the team driving business results for up to 20 plant sites.
Develop, maintain, and analyze financial management reports, including key performance indicators for all levels of the organization including senior leaders.
Perform detailed analysis of division, product category, and business unit performance, including sales, orders, costing, pricing, and profitability.
Proactively analyze and communicate performance related to profitability, productivity, costing, and pricing.
Perform detailed analysis of material costs, inventory accuracy, inventory aging and bill of material accuracy.
Provide financial statement analysis training for business leaders and plant managers.
Perform plant profitability analysis, focusing on sales mix, material, labor, delivery, and selling & administrative.
Travel to plants as needed to review plant processes, with a focus on inventory management and complete a written executive summary.
Oversee month-end close activities, including monitoring sales and purchasing cutoffs, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and inventory.
Use data analytics to analyze large data sets and provide insights to assist management with decision-making.
Perform ad hoc analysis, assist with special projects, and provide financial support for specific profitability improvement initiatives as required.
Qualifications:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Preferred: CPA or CMA Certification
5+ years of financial analysis or accounting experience in a multi-site organization, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards.
Ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets for reporting and decision-making.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and oral & written communication skills.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
