Division Controller

Steel Craft • Hartford, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division Controller is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial health through financial planning, analysis, and reporting. The role guides financial operations, ensures compliance, and provides actionable insights to support long-term business growth. The Division Controller manages and mentors the finance team, leads budgeting and forecasting, and serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership. This position reports directly to the Corporate Controller.

The role oversees financial operations and reporting, develops budgets and forecasts, supports strategic financial planning, manages cash flow and working capital, and ensures compliance and risk management. It also champions financial process improvement and technology-driven solutions. The position requires approximately 20% annual travel between local offices, primarily to visit facilities, collaborate with teams, and support projects.

Work is performed primarily in a general office environment with usually moderate, limited noise exposure. Noise may be loud when visiting the production floor. Occasional exposure to dust, metal debris, and ambient temperature changes is expected, and appropriate personal protective equipment is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of financial leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budgeting, and forecasting.
• A strong track record managing financial teams and collaborating across departments.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar.
• Understanding of cost accounting and profitability analysis.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, advanced Excel, and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for interacting with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Regularly sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls; frequently talk or hear; and occasionally stand and walk.
• Close and distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift or carry up to 10 lbs occasionally.
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree (MBA).
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team to support high performance and alignment with company objectives.
• Oversee daily financial operations, ensuring efficient, accurate, and compliant processes and internal controls.
• Promote continuous improvement and professional growth within the finance function.
• Direct the preparation and delivery of timely, accurate financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets, and cash flow analyses.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and performance drivers, and provide senior leadership with insights and recommendations.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with department heads, develop rolling forecasts, and perform variance analysis.
• Monitor KPIs and recommend corrective actions where necessary.
• Advise executive leadership on financial matters and long-term financial strategies.
• Evaluate investments, acquisitions, and cost-saving initiatives for financial viability.
• Support initiatives to improve business performance, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Manage cash flow planning, maintain adequate liquidity, and develop strategies to optimize working capital and returns on resources.
• Partner with leadership on capital expenditures, financing decisions, and debt management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through analysis and controls, and serve as the primary liaison during audits.
• Champion process optimization and automation, implement technology-driven solutions, and promote a data-centric, results-driven approach.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet organizational needs.
• Travel between local offices and facilities, estimated at 20% annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager