What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Controller position at Midwest Block & Brick?
The Position
The Business Controller provides financial leadership for all aspects of the business, including sales and operations. This role partners with the VP of Operations, Sales and business leaders to drive financial performance and strategic decision-making.
Why Should You Apply?
- Midwest Block & Brick, a Quikrete Company, empowers you. We value you as a person and equip you to succeed.
- Work in a team-oriented environment where collaboration is a priority.
- Grow with an industry leader known for world-class design, manufacturing, and distribution.
- A comprehensive benefits package with options to choose what works best for you and your family.
About the role:
- Partner with the Masonry VP of Operations, Sales, and Operations leaders as a key member of the team driving business results.
- Provide financial statement analysis training for business leaders and plant managers.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze financial management reports, including key performance indicators for all levels of the organization including senior leaders.
- Perform detailed analysis of division, product category, and business unit performance, including sales, orders, costing, pricing, and profitability.
- Proactively analyze and communicate performance related to profitability, productivity, costing, and pricing.
- Perform detailed analysis of material costs, inventory accuracy, inventory aging and bill of material accuracy.
- Perform plant profitability analysis, focusing on sales mix, material, labor, delivery, and Selling, General & Administrative (SG&A) costs.
- Travel to plants as needed to review plant processes, with a focus on inventory management and complete a written executive summary.
- Oversee month-end close activities, including monitoring sales and purchasing cutoffs, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and inventory.
- Use data analytics to analyze large data sets and provide insights to assist management with decision-making.
- Perform ad hoc analysis, assist with special projects, and provide financial support for specific profitability improvement initiatives as required.
Qualifications:
- Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Preferred: CPA or CMA Certification
- 5 years of financial analysis or accounting experience in a multi-site organization, preferably in manufacturing or construction.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and standards.
- Ability to analyze and manipulate large data sets for reporting and decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across all levels of an organization.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and oral & written communication skills.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel up to 20%.
