Distribution Controller - Jackson, TN (Onsite)
About The Position
The Distribution Controller is an on-site member of the Tools & Outdoor Americas Supply Chain team, responsible for the financial operations of a distribution center. The role ensures financial integrity and compliance by overseeing the balance sheet, maintaining Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, leading the month-end close, identifying and mitigating business risks, and supporting a strong internal control environment. As a strategic partner to the Site Leader, the controller manages the distribution center’s financial operations to maximize efficiency and productivity. The position develops business cases, supports strategic decisions, collaborates with procurement on vendor negotiations, presents to employees and management, and takes responsibility for plant accounting and operations management. The role also delivers operational financial reporting and variance analysis, assesses site performance, and prepares and manages actuals, forecasts, and budgets. It equips management with tools and reports to improve business performance and leads cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives with engineering, procurement, and site operations. Travel of 10% may be required as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience with SAP, Oracle HFM or EPM, JDA or a similar warehouse management system, and MS Office.
- Five to seven years of controllership experience; distribution or manufacturing company experience preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office applications and a strong background with information technology.
- Personal drive and willingness to accept responsibility.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills.
- Continuous-improvement mindset.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and deliver results.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles.
- Ability to manipulate, aggregate, filter, and summarize large data sets into actionable insights.
- Ability to present and communicate confidently at all levels.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cross-functionally and across business boundaries to resolve issues and complete projects.
- Ability to work independently; self-motivated and results-oriented.
- Ability to travel 10% as needed.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or MBA.
- Experience with a distribution or manufacturing company.
- Inventory-related experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the balance sheet and maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Lead the month-end close process and proactively identify and mitigate business risks.
- Foster a strong internal control environment and model integrity and continuous improvement.
- Manage all aspects of the distribution center’s financial operations in partnership with the Site Leader.
- Develop business cases and support strategic decision-making.
- Collaborate with procurement on negotiations with key vendors.
- Lead presentations to distribution center employees and management.
- Assume responsibility for plant accounting and operations management.
- Deliver timely, accurate operational financial reports and analyze plant performance.
- Provide variance analysis to assess and improve site results.
- Prepare and manage actuals, forecasts, and budgets throughout the year.
- Provide management with strategic tools and reports to drive business performance.
- Lead cross-functional cost-reduction initiatives with engineering, procurement, and site operations.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability benefits
- 401(k)
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness program
- Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools, products, and partner programs
- Learning and development resources, including Lean Academy and an online university
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
