Controller

Smardt•Avondale, AZ

17d•Onsite

About The Position

Smardt is a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide. The MBU Controller supervises finance operations and finance professionals within the Manufacturing Business Unit. This role oversees the collection and analysis of financial information, monitors the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. The MBU Controller reviews and interprets financial data and operational KPIs to advise and support strategic decision-making, ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory financial policies, and implements financial modeling tools to measure project and plant profitability and to assess the impact of various economic scenarios.

Requirements

8 years of experience in finance in a manufacturing environment as an individual contributor
Thorough knowledge of the functional finance area and department processes
Experience with inventory management, standard costing, and variance analysis
Entry manager scope: supervises a group of primarily para-professional staff, makes day-to-day decisions within a group or small department, and has some authority for personnel actions
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required)
Financial Analysis
Financial Reporting
Financial Statements
Managerial Accounting
Budgeting and Forecasting Software
Financial Modeling
Inventory Management
Product Costing
Variance Analysis
Internal Controls
ERP Systems (Navision / Business Central preferred)

Nice To Haves

CPA designation completed or in progress (asset)

Responsibilities

Create and document procedures for inventory management in close collaboration with the Purchasing team
Drive monthly inventory control and analysis: valuation, movements, slow-moving items, and variance analysis
Coordinate the yearly physical inventory and cycle counts
Periodically review standard costs and perform monthly actual product costing and variance analysis
Improve the systems and processes used for product costing
Support the Plant Manager in building and implementing performance action plans and KPIs
Participate in and track cost savings initiatives
Develop Capex and business cases
Act as a business partner for manufacturing departments: provide information, advise, identify profit improvement opportunities, and support requests
Prepare periodic site reporting, including financial information and dashboards
Support financial analysis of the Manufacturing Business Unit full P&L
Collaborate with the Manufacturing Business Unit General Manager to develop the annual budget and forecasts
Support yearly audit requests
Support and assist in month-end reporting and Financial Planning and Analysis for the Manufacturing Business Unit
Undertake other duties as assigned by the Group Chief Financial Officer
Staffing: recruit, select, and onboard talent to meet team needs
Pay Decisions: provide input on compensation recommendations and adjustments
Training & Knowledge Development: ensure team members have access to learning and growth opportunities
Performance Evaluation: set objectives, conduct regular reviews, and provide ongoing feedback
Supervision: provide day-to-day direction and support to direct reports
Budget: contribute to departmental budget planning and manage team-related expenditures
Process & Policies: develop, communicate, and enforce team processes and procedures (partial ownership)