We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Global Controller within our Finance team to help support our Hydraulics business. Our aim of developing and maintaining long-term relationships with our customers means that you can rely on our comprehensive technical expertise and top quality innovative products. We operate to serve our customers bearing in mind always our slogan: „New thinking with tradition”. Leggett & Platt Hydraulics has 6 plants across the world producing world class hydraulic cylinders for a variety of applications. The two primary markets that we serve are material handling and construction equipment.

This job holder is a results driven leader with the ability to mobilize and inspire the local branch controller and their Finance teams to enable achievement of critical organizational goals. Responsibilities include staff supervision and development, supervision of implementation and administration of policies and procedures, leading role in internal and external audit requirements on global level, ensuring compliance with Corporate, Sarbanes-Oxley, tax, local statutory and US GAAP requirements on global level, leading aspects of the financial close and overseeing the creation and issuance of financial statements and reporting on global level.

As a Global Controller, you will lead accounting activities at global level.

So, what will you do as Global Controller?

• Leadership role in accounting processes for the branches on a global level. Leads, develops, and coaches controllers at each plant and their teams.
• Ensures all branches sustain and continually improves its Internal Control Environment. Ensures that all policy and procedures at different branches adhere to a system of internal controls.
• Leading role in the financial close and reconciliation process, accountable for accuracy, consolidation, and compliance on a global level.
• Continually improves business processes to provide actionable insights to each location at global level.
• Ensure that global statutory reporting and tax authority requirements are met.
• Serves as a primary point of contact with FP&A, Business Analytics and Corporate Accounting, addressing questions and reporting needs.

To Be Successful You'll Need

• Post-secondary degree from an accredited University in Accounting, Finance, Business or related; Professional designation (CMA, CPA) preferred
• 10 years of finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 4 years of managerial experience, experience in working on a global level
• Experience in financial close, internal controls, internal and external audit management, ad hoc analysis,
• Management reporting, accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS), taxation, treasury, working capital, cash flow management, costing and financial planning on a global level
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Strong communication skills and leadership abilities, employee development experience

What To Do Next

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Our Values

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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