Plant Finance Manager

Every day, MTI Motion associates around the world set the future in motion by solving our customers’ most vexing motion-control challenges. Serving various industries including commercial aerospace, defense, oil and gas, and transportation, MTI Motion designs and manufactures an innovative portfolio of custom, precision motion-control products and solutions, including high-performance motors, drives and controllers, as well as windings, gears and ball screws. We’re committed to promoting a collaborative team environment that focuses on accountability, honesty, and integrity to ensure customer satisfaction. We take pride in the work we perform and are committed to continuous improvement. In addition to offering a competitive benefits package, we strive to offer our employees opportunities to achieve career advancement. MTI Motion is a wholly owned operating company within the Steel Partners (NYSE: SPLP) family of companies and is headquartered in Pleasant Prairie, WI, with facilities worldwide. Position Overview This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will be the financial lead on the Aerospace and Defense Ballscrew business. The role will work closely with leadership team in achieving financial and operational plan objectives, enhancing the controls environment, improving processes and reporting solutions, and supporting strategic business case development. Essential Job Functions Lead annual budget and forecast process for the segment, supporting the Ballscrew Business Unit Manager and the Muskego Plant Manager to manage the business. Provide financial leadership, advice, and improvements as a key leader in the management of the Business Unit operations. Develop assessments and business analysis to identify areas to improve business performance. Responsible for cost, margin, pricing reviews and decisions within the Business Unit. Develop and maintain labor and burden rates to ensure proper financial presentation in an actual cost environment. Assists and performs various critical cost accounting activities to ensure the ongoing accuracy of product cost information. Perform variance analysis and identify improvement opportunities. Prepare, lead review monthly closing activities as well as financial reporting for both internal management team and corporate. Review monthly/quarterly account reconciliations (as required) and financial statements. Lead monthly review on critical business metrics and lead cross functional team to develop and monitor both short-term and long-term action items. Monitors business processes for compliance with internal control procedures and SOX Requirements. Lead and manage annual physical inventory; customer and/or government CAS audits. Make the appropriate recommendations and financial return projections for capital investments and decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr MTI Motion