Regional Controller - Industrial Fluid Power

SunSource•Addison, IL

18h

About The Position

Price Engineering, a SunSource company, specializes in engineered custom products and solutions through engineering resource management, research, planning and development in the areas of hydraulics, pneumatics, automation and electrical systems. SunSource is a leading value-added industrial distribution and solutions business with approximately ~$3 billion in annual revenue, providing technical fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, industrial flow control, automation solutions and industrial service and repair to a diverse customer base across North America. The Region Controller will serve as the senior accounting leader for Price Engineering and have oversight to sister business with common systems. They will be responsible for all aspects of reporting financial results, development of financial statements, lead budgeting and forecasting processes and prepare and analyze monthly financial reports for the business. This leader will be a key business partner to the Business President, and be an integral part of the business and finance leadership teams. In addition, the person will be a primary liaison to the corporate finance team and support systems integrations, finance best practices, provide audit requirements and adhere to internal controls and compliance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 3 – 5 years in a previous controller capacity
Experience in a private-equity–backed or public company environment of comparable scale ($1B+) with strong accounting background with demonstrated financial analysis expertise
Adaptability and comfort working across multiple ERP systems, with ability to adopt new systems
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to build dynamic financial models, automate reporting, and develop clear, executive-level presentations
Experience with financial consolidation and reporting tools
Familiarity with ERP systems, including Epicor Prophet 21 (P21), with the ability to navigate multi-entity environments and support system-driven process improvements

Nice To Haves

CPA, MBA or master’s degree preferred
Industrial distribution, manufacturing, or multi-location business experience preferred with knowledge of cost accounting in an operational environment
OneStream experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure a timely and accurate month-end close, lead financial statement preparation, and manage deadlines effectively
Lead accounting position for the business with ownership of month-end financial statements including: P&L, balance sheet, cash, variance analysis and management of net working capital
Oversight of the financial requirements of sister businesses that share common ERP
Act as a partner to the business leaders, cross-functional teams, and accounting team providing monthly/quarterly/annual accounting and financial packets, support of audit requirements, and analytics to drive business growth
Collaborate with corporate teams to support systems and shared services initiatives
Willing to work through manual processes and multiple systems to support the ability to meet deadlines as well as develop improvements and operational efficiency
Lead the financial reporting and close process for the business and region
Manage the general ledger, including key account reconciliations, flux analysis, and variance review
Possess a strong foundation in accounts payable/receivable, inventory accounting, and related items
Have a strong grasp of accounting framework and application of accounting in a manual environment as transition to next-generation system occurs
Maintain and adhere to internal control framework consistent with expectations of broader company
Standardize financial processes and reporting across the region under same ERP (P21)
Oversee consolidation process and preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and all related audit testing and engagements
Assist with the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and analyze the operational drivers of variances
Assist each of the region businesses with financial analysis, and opportunities to grow the business
Manage commissions and related compensation calculations for the business
Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent reporting for internal management, lenders, and ownership stakeholders
Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and reporting across entities to ensure
Build and mentor the accounting team across the businesses on P21 ERP system
Willing to teach, develop, and organize the group for success
Drive the group to use tools, systems and documentation in more modern form