Division Controller

Central States • Lowell, AR

7h

About The Position

The Division Controller serves as the primary financial leader for an assigned business division, ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and performance through accurate reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. The role partners closely with division leadership to drive profitability, optimize resource utilization, and align financial results with corporate objectives.

The position oversees division accounting operations and leads financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, internal controls, and audit compliance. It works with operations, HR, and corporate finance on cost and production analysis, workforce planning, capital projects, investment decisions, and reporting priorities. The Division Controller also coaches and develops accounting and finance team members and has supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, training, performance evaluation, approving time off, and administering discipline.

Work is primarily performed in an office environment and is primarily sedentary, with occasional lifting of office supplies up to 25 pounds. The role may require up to 5% travel, depending on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• At least 3 years in a Controller or senior financial management role.
• Demonstrated success managing accounting operations and partnering with operational leaders in a manufacturing or multi-division environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-division consolidations.
• Advanced proficiency in Power BI or other financial data visualization tools.
• Experience with process improvement or ERP system implementation, such as NetSuite, Oracle, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee division accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, inventory, and cost accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analyses for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, providing actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to analyze cost drivers, pricing, and production metrics that affect profitability.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements, corporate policies, and regulatory standards.
• Manage financial aspects of capital projects, business cases, and investment analyses supporting growth and efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with HR and operations on workforce planning, compensation budgeting, and incentive program tracking within financial parameters.
• Coach and develop accounting and finance team members.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the division and corporate finance on reporting, policy, and strategic priorities.
• Identify risks and opportunities affecting divisional profitability and communicate and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Prioritize and delegate monthly close, audit, and strategic project work while maintaining quality and compliance.
• Produce clear, data-driven financial reports and presentations that translate complex results into actionable insights.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, control weaknesses, and inefficiencies through analysis and corrective action.
• Build collaborative relationships with operations, HR, and corporate finance while maintaining independent and accountable decision-making.
• Provide leadership, direction, and guidance to assigned staff; hire, train, coach, evaluate performance, approve time off, and administer disciplinary action in alignment with company policies.
• Perform other department-related duties and activities as necessary to support operations and responsibilities.

Benefits

• Annual allocation of company stock through the employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 4%.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Holiday pay and vacation pay.
• Mental health resources.
• Healthcare coordinators.
• Life insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Profit-sharing bonus.
• Performance-based merit increases.
• Education assistance of up to $5,250 each year.
• Paid time off each year to support a cause of the employee’s choice.

What This Job Offers

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