Description SUMMARY The Business Unit Controller function is a key management and support service for the Corrugated Plants and Group initiatives. The position provides an integral role in the business analysis of the operations, business processes, use of the ERP system including maintaining cost information. The position will report directly to the CFO, support operation management of business units, work closely with the Group Controller to ensure accurate financial reporting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Product costing – material, labor, and overhead costing analysis.
- Inventory control tracking and reporting to operations.
- Estimating system integrity for assigned Business units.
- Supporting Business units on budget preparations and analyzing variances
- Conduct a detail financial review and lead monthly financial reviews.
- Key business partner with business unit management. This includes financial analysis, project support, payback analysis and financial modeling.
- Ensure integrity of ERP system operations data and inputs into financial reporting.
- Periodically reviewing open POs and closed POs to ensure correct coding and auditing receipts.
- Identify opportunities on production cost reductions and improving margins.
- Review and approve Business unit journal entries prepared by staff accountants.
- Analyze customer profitability, mix, and cost improvement tracking.
- Capital spends justification and track achievements/results.
- Additional duties and projects as assigned.
SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Organization and attention to detail.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Time management.
- Systems analysis.
- Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
- Critical thinking.
- Active learning.
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance or Accounting is required.
Experience:
- 5 years prior experience in finance, accounting or operations experience required.
- Experience with Amtech or within the corrugated industry is preferred.
- Ability to travel to various Welch companies as needed, up to 25% of time.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Individuals may need to sit or stand as needed.
- May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day.
- Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to file documents or store materials during the workday.
- Proper lifting techniques required.
- May include lifting up to 25 pounds for files, computer printouts on occasion.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of this position may occasionally require exposure to certain manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses with side shields and mandatory hearing protection. Primary environment: ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
Disclaimer: This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs’ essential functions.
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