Controller

IMI Process Automation•Lake Forest, CA

12d•$150,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

About The Position

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone. We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport. Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive. Based in Lake Forest and reporting to the Site FD, the role has responsibility for controllership, process development, financial reporting and audit of the CCI SoCal site. CCI SoCal is a $200m business, manufacturing and supplying critical valves and components to global customers.

Requirements

Experience in project- based, highly engineered custom product manufacturing businesses a must (i.e., sales process tied to new construction builds, product upgrades tied to plant outages)
Extensive knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
10-15 years’ experience in financial management and team leadership roles. Experience within large multi-national, industrial/manufacturing business is an advantage
Experience in cost accounting and implementing a strong financial control environment
Bachelor in Management, Business or Finance; MBA or CPA

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma or process excellence background is a plus

Responsibilities

Timely and accurate reporting of financial performance for the business
Develop and implement critical, standardized performance measures to improve the financial performance of the site
Lead Operations forecasting processes for shipments, expenses, inventory & CapEx
Support the project management process, ensuring that project Management has up to date project costs and a comprehensive forecast of costs to complete on all projects
Partner with Operations leaders to implement Working Capital efficiency improvement programs
Analyze, manage, and optimize cash flow and performance
Responsibility for preparing audited financial information for statutory and group consolidation accounting purposes
Develop and oversee accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, including revenue recognition in accordance with INCOTERMS
Prepare capital expenditure business cases for long term asset investments, including calculation of rates of return on investment and payback periods
Manage taxation activity of the site with the support of Group tax professionals
Management of US payroll and associated tax and benefits
Manage collections teams to ensure past due accounts are minimized
Understand and analyze site manufacturing costs and manufacturing staff utilization
Implement a high standard of financial controls
Act as a trusted business partner to the regional Leadership Team
Operate in an open manner and ensure ongoing development and training of staff
Promote a culture of opportunity, achievement, responsibility and personal development within the team

Benefits

Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays
Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program)
Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy.
Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab
Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100%