Division Controller - BPD

Bunzl Career•Riverside, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller serves as the finance leader for a business generating over $500 million in annual revenue. This position is responsible for all financial accounting, reporting, planning, analysis, internal controls, and business performance management activities. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Controller partners with operational and commercial leaders to drive profitable growth, improve business performance, optimize working capital, and support strategic decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership roles.
Experience supporting a large, multi-location business preferred.
Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, and business analysis.
Proven leadership, communication, and business partnering skills.

Responsibilities

Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities.
Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and accounting standards.
Direct the preparation of the annual budget, monthly forecasts, and strategic plan.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions, growth initiatives, and profitability improvement.
Monitor and communicate business performance, including sales, gross margin, operating expenses, PBIT, working capital, and cash flow.
Oversee the accounting for inventory including annual physical accounting, monthly book to perpetual reconciliation, analysis of obsolete inventory and required reserves
Coordinates and conducts timely account reconciliations monthly
Lead capital investment analysis, including ROI and payback evaluations.
Partner with leadership to identify risks and opportunities and develop action plans to achieve business objectives.
Prepare and present financial results and forecasts for Business Unit and Corporate leadership.
Lead, develop, and mentor the finance and accounting team.
Coordinates financial audits, internal controls, tax compliance, and other corporate finance requirements.