Division Controller

Christensen, Inc.•Salt Lake City, UT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Christensen, Inc., is a privately held, mid-market fuel, propane and lubricants distributor with operations in the western US, with a significant presence in the Pacific Northwest, and has a growing mixed portfolio of 10,000+ active customers. The company’s expansion and future growth plans have created the need for an experienced Business Unit Division Controller to focus on business unit operations, assets, capital, and operating expenses. The role will also be the process owner for the business unit’s Order-to-Cash (O2C) process tower, inventory management, governance, accounting, and reporting. There are currently three new Division Controller roles to support the companies three distinct businesses, Retail Fuel/Dealer Division, Commercial Division, and FleetCard Division. Reporting to the CFO, the Division Controller is an integral member of Christensen's Finance Leadership Team (FLT) and a key partner to the Operations Business Unit Leader. The successful candidate will be required to demonstrate the capability and capacity to be part of an organization focused on growth. The role has high expectations and demands on time. This role is a unique opportunity to be a leader in an organization that has plans to grow and expand significantly. The Division Controller will have to operate like a business owner to be successful. The Division Controller will be tasked with leading key business unit functions and process towers and working within the policies and guidelines established by the “Corporate” FLT Leaders. The Division Controller will be required to manage maintain a certain level of “finance / accounting independence” with being a key partner to the business unit leadership team and committed to leading Division Controller Team to achieve the vision of the Office of the CFO (OCFO). The role also includes a significant number of tactical hands-on ownership of certain responsibilities, a focus on detail, and requires a strategic thinker who can manage daily financial tasks, strengthen internal controls, and provide critical financial insights to senior leadership to support our growth. There is a career path within the role and/or within the Corporate and Family Office structure. Christensen has a significant appetite for organic growth and M&A. The incumbent will be expected to support growth plans, maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics and goals, and to continuously improve the team and the processes owned, as well as collaborating with peers to do the same in other areas of FLT and business units. The Division Controller will lead, coach, and develop a best-in-class team and foster a positive and proactive team-oriented environment in alignment with Christensen’s Core Values and Executive Leadership’s direction as well as the OCFO guiding principles and vision. The successful candidate will be able to operate with minimal direction and be able to identify the needs of the CFO and senior leaders and flex to meet the expectations of those needs (e.g., reporting, insights, communication, etc.).

Requirements

Capability and capacity to be part of an organization focused on growth. The role has high expectations and demands on time.
Demonstrate high energy and ability to lead and motivate a team
Successful completion of 4 years of college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting required
CPA license or MBA with significant accounting knowledge required
2+ years experience as a controller (corporate, division, or assistant)
Demonstrated high level experience and knowledge of FP&A
High level of understanding of US GAAP and experience making correct decisions for complex transactions
Three+ years of experience automating processes and/or system implementation (must have deep understanding of the process towers
Two+ years of experience in process and control documentation and transformation/improvement
Be able to demonstrate and speak to hands-on experience with the skills and qualifications
Two+ years of experience managing accounting teams
Demonstrated experience and skill in implementing and managing automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, FloQast, Smartsheet, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to perform financial close responsibilities.
Experience with general ledger functions, chart of accounts, and adhering to month/quarter/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Experience managing processes, developing standards, tracking budget expenses, analyzing information, developing budgets, and managing team performance.
Collaborator with ability to interact effectively cross-functionally and with all levels of management
Strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to articulate analytical results and influence decisions for improvement projects to be initiated
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced deadline driven environment
Ability to lead and deliver results and flex to meet corporate standards
Ability to be flexible and agile to operate within an organization experiencing continuing change during hyper-growth phases
Ability to implement and lead the team through a consistent methodology of progressing along a defined maturity scale supported with a roadmap and a formal metrics program that monitor progress

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Accounting or MBA Preferred
Experience in fuel distribution or commodity distribution preferred, or other related industry such as a petroleum industry

Responsibilities

Record-to-Report (R2R) process tower responsibilities as outlined by the Corporate Controller and Corporate Assistant Controller
Preparing the annual budget and partnering with business unit leadership to manage to the budget
Manage and report on assets and inventory of the business unit
Order-to-Cash (O2C) process tower for the business unit
Monthly, Quarterly, and Year-End financial accounting close as outlined by the Corporate Controller
Ensure Balance Sheet integrity and accuracy for the business unit
Manage Fixed assets
Preparing business cases to request capital investments as outlined by Corporate Finance
Reporting (e.g., metrics, KPI’s, ad hoc, financial)
Always provide relevant input in senior leader meetings and then support the direction and plans agreed upon with the CFO as if they were your own. The team should automatically assume the plans and changes are the Division Controller’s own ideas.
Identify opportunities for improvement throughout the business unity end-to-end process towers and other functional areas and follow through with documentation that meets company expectations, transformation, and implementation of projects.
Manage the accounting close cycle responsibilities determined by the Corporate Controller and implement improvements to decrease time to close and increase the quality of results.
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the Balance Sheet and operate with a “no surprise” mentality.
Work collaboratively with peers, leadership, key stakeholders, and other process owners to provide timely, accurate results combined with insightful analytics.
Maintain integrity beyond reproach.
Prepare and submit periodic reporting to leadership on status of projects owned.
Monitor team and manage compliance with new initiatives and policies.
Work with members of the FLT and Controllership Leadership Team (CLT) and business leaders to identify, prioritize and execute projects to improve the functions of the team.
Develop and present ad hoc analytical requests.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Division Controller Team.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Support the annual independent external audit with a partnership mentality as outlined by the Corporate Controller.
Respond with accurate documentation in a timely manner to requests from external auditors for annual audits and reviews.
Monitor and ensure compliance with tax regulations and filing requirements through collaboration with the Controller and Tax Director.
Develop and deliver meaningful insights via data analysis and collaboration throughout the budgeting and forecasting process.
Deliver accounting guidance and support as needed to the business and other accounting and finance teams as needed.
Design and implement repeatable standardized processes that are sustainable and scalable.
Develop, maintain, improve, and ensure compliance with all policies related to all owned responsibility areas.
Maintain clean balance sheet for all owned accounts with no write-offs due to accounting errors or oversight.
Develop and maintain alignment and relationships with the CFO and FLT continuously.
Guide business unit financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
Protect business unit assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
Develop and submit business unit budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans.
Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
Provide status of business unit financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions.
Recruit, acquire, and develop top talent.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Protect the company by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Develop and provide business unit information and reporting to the internal business partners and external parties as needed with a focus on delivering business insights with “CFO Quality”.
Ensure a development plan and annual training plan are implemented and executed for yourself and all team members.
Seek regular feedback from key stakeholders to identify areas of potential opportunity and improvement.
Participate as part of the Business Unit and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Leadership Teams.
Meet travel requirements of 25%, or as needed Mainly domestic.
Help ensure the company and business units operate within the budget and annual operating plan (e.g., Opex and Capex must adjust to sales an margin if plan is offtrack).
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.
Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.
401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.
Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays.
Parental Leave Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.

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