Divisional Controller

Why you'll love it here!

+ Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Pet, and Legal Insurance

+ 401k
+ Community Service Day

+ Spotlight Awards

+ National Sales Excellence Awards

+ CFSP Prep Certification Program

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Divisional Controller reports to the Regional Chief Financial Officer
• Located in San Diego
• Full-Time
• In Office

As the Divisional Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the division's financial performance targets and operational efficiencies are met. This position requires a hands-on yet strategic leader with a strong background in accounting and finance. The Divisional Controller will oversee the accountting/finance department staff, providing fiscal leadership and contributing to the overall success of the organization. Distribution experience is highly preferred for the successful candidate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Planning and Reporting:

• Plan, develop, and report on the division's performance, including monthly results, forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range planning.
• Drive the annual budget process, providing visibility on profitability, efficiencies, and key operational metrics.

Strategic Partnership and Leadership:

• Collaborate strategically with the General Manager in the development of company plans and initiatives, including change management.
• Provide financial leadership in decision-making issues related to potential alliances, acquisitions, and/or mergers.

Continuous Improvement:

• Enhance, develop, and implement processes and procedures that improve overall operational effectiveness and financial profitability.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization.

Financial Analysis and Reporting:

• Prepare monthly financial analysis to aid in understanding business activity and results.
• Create a monthly reporting package for business reviews, including detailed financial statements and explanations of variances.

Financial Advisory and Contracts:

• Provide technical financial advice and knowledge to others within and outside the financial discipline.
• Serve as an advisor from the financial perspective on any contracts the company may enter.

Leadership and Team Development:

• Provide department leadership, including hiring, training, and developing finance team members.
• Evaluate the team, plan for continual improvement, and provide growth opportunities.

Key Leadership Role:

• Be a key leader on the TriMark United East management team.
• Participate in meetings with the Executive Leadership Team by articulating financial results with knowledge and professionalism.

COMPETENCIES:

• Hands-on leader with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Effective communicator at all levels with strong oral and written skills.
• Ability to provide leadership to the team to identify and address challenges.
• Ability to maintain a level of confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong multitasking, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• Sense of urgency and ability to work in a metrics-driven environment.
• Willingness to engage in all functional areas of the business, including sales, procurement, and operations, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or equivalent Military or practical experience.
• 10+ years of progressive Accounting and Finance experience with demonstrated career progression.
• Experience with Microsoft suite of products with Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel.
• Previous experience in a divisional role within an organization is preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Team management and leadership experience.
• Ability to successfully pass a background check post offer acceptance.