North America Controller

Binks US LLC•Shoreview, MN

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Binks has an immediate opening for a highly skilled North American Controller of a market leading, growth-focused global manufacturer of products and systems for the supply, application and curing of sprayed materials. Product applications include paints, coatings, powders, mastics and bonding materials. Best known for our global brands of BGK, Binks, DeVilbiss, and Ransburg, which are highly respected in the industry for quality, design and cutting-edge technology. As a combined group, Binks offers over 375 years of collective experience in providing application solutions. Headquartered near Minneapolis, Minnesota and with roots over 100 years old, this company has a track record of success built on integrity, authenticity, and consistency in delivering value to their customers and subscribes to a culture that is steeped in entrepreneurial spirit, mission driven, collaboration, customer focus and employee engagement. Reporting to the Global Controller with a dotted line to the Plant Operations Manager, the North American Controller has primary day-to-day “hands on” responsibility for the US financial operations including overseeing the Finance & Accounting team, ensuring timely and accurate financial records, coordinating the forecast, month-end close, physical inventory activities, product costing, and partnering with Operations leadership team to support strategic initiatives. This includes direct responsibility for accounting activities, standard cost development, variance analysis, capital expenditure analysis, inventory management, budgeting, and supporting the annual audit. The North American Controller will play a key leadership role as to ERP, financial and operational management systems and process improvements. The North American Controller will work collaboratively with the US plant operations and operating staff to execute the business plan. This position is a key leadership role for the operation and is expected to be a true “business partner” and work effectively across all functional areas of the company. This role provides a competitive compensation and benefit package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (or equivalent); MBA or CPA a plus
At least 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience in operations financial management including cost accounting, financial reporting, physical inventories, planning and analysis, and monthly accounting closings
Solid systems knowledge (ERP, Consolidation tools, Power BI, Dashboard creation/publication)
Thrives on challenge, a fast-paced environment, and performs well under pressure
Proven ability to prioritize objectives, delegate tasks, and adhere to deadlines
Experience supervising a team of finance or accounting professionals
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work in a strong team-oriented environment
Establishes credibility throughout the organization as an effective developer of solutions to business challenges
Ability to build solid working relationships across the organization including with management, workforce, customers, suppliers and key third parties
Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands, changes approach or method to best fit the situation, able to deal with change, delays or unexpected events
Strong work ethic, detail-driven and a commitment to doing whatever it takes to get the job done

Nice To Haves

Experience in EPICOR or similar ERPs preferred
Oracle EPM experience a plus
Willing to travel 10% of the time or as business needs require

Responsibilities

Partner cross-functionally with operations leadership to evaluate site financial performance and support adherence to planned financial commitments and other key and operational metrics
Oversee and participate in all aspects of month-end accounting close processes including journal entry review and approval
Support inventory reduction and cost savings initiatives to include business case scenario modeling and cost-benefit analysis
Lead and manage the annual financial statement audit (in conjunction with Global Controller), which includes providing timely support, preparing footnotes, and financial statement preparation
Lead and manage the annual tax reporting and compliance work with third party firm
Manage and monitor capital expenditure spending for the supply chain network including financial modeling and reporting
Support FP&A reporting around month-end close, forecasting, and subsequent loads to the Oracle Financial System
Streamline and improve finance processes by leveraging and developing systems and tools
Review and approve assigned account reconciliations and manage balance sheet accounts
Manage financial resources by ensuring internal controls are enforced and generally accepted accounting principles are followed
Develop financial reporting and support the consolidated corporate close processes
Ensure compliance with company policies and with relevant federal, state, financial, taxing authorities, employment, and safety laws
Provide coaching and training as well as career development opportunities for direct reports
Provide performance appraisals and salary reviews, counseling, and other leadership activities to support team performance