Regional Controller - Hybrid/Remote

Title: Business Unit Controller, Plants & Operations - Hybrid Hybrid - 4 days in office / 1 day REMOTE Location: Essex County, NJ Salary: $135K To $160K plus incentives Travel: Occasional local travel necessary Overview Our client has engaged us to identify a Regional Business Controller to lead FP&A for multiple local facilities in NJ, as well as provide finance support to other stakeholders. The Business Unit Controller, Plants & Operations will have experience with spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting and KPI are necessary to be successful in the position. 6+ years of relevant work experience required. CPA or MBA preferred. Lean or Six Sigma a plus. Responsibilities Partner with the business to achieve critical objectives. Review/ensure timely reporting of financial statements for the assigned region. Analyze weekly/monthly dashboard of spending, highlighting opportunities for improvement. Support analysis and drivers behind variances, month to month vs. prior year, and forecast and budget. Provide the financial data to complete the month-end accounting close. Perform operational statistical and metrics tracking. Evaluate financial performance comparing actual results to plans. Responsible for monthly/quarterly financial forecasts, long term plans and annual budgets. Maintain and perform comparative analysis of the long-term financials’ models. Assist with the preparation and documentation to support both internal/external audits. Monitor spending and support company initiatives to reduce spending. Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives. Special projects/ad hoc as needed. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with concentration in finance or accounting. 6+ years of Financial Analysis experience. Experience as a Finance business partner Experience with spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting and KPI CPA or MBA or equivalent certification preferred. Understanding of US GAAP. Lean or Six Sigma a plus. Strong communications, presentation, and networking skills. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. #J-18808-Ljbffr