Operations Controller

Job Category : Finance Schedule :

Full time

Job Description :

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture, sale, service and installation of loading dock equipment, vehicle restraints, high speed doors, high volume, low speed fans and much more - all design to improve industrial safety, security, productivity, design, environmental control, and energy consumption. As a fast-growing B2B industrial manufacturing company, we are looking for an Operations Controller based out of our global headquarters in Milwaukee, WI. As the Operations Controller, you are responsible for leading the finance and accounting teams across manufacturing operations and supply chain. This position will develop and track performance metrics, drive standardization and continuous improvements and the related productivity metrics / targets. In addition, the position is responsible for ensuring effective and well controlled financial processes, managing and developing plant controllers, and partnering with the Corporate Controller in developing and maintaining a global financial technology platform. This role will serve as a strategic financial partner with the President, Global Operations Excellence and will collaborate across finance to meet objectives.

The full job description and experience requirements are listed below. We provide a competitive base pay, bonus, full comprehensive benefits, 401K match, and profit sharing. Other details of the package will be disclosed throughout the interviewing process. Please apply via Rite-Hite's career website. If you are selected for an initial interview, you will receive a message from Rite-Hite's "in-house" talent acquisition team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsibilities encompass multiple manufacturing facilities, domestic and international.
• Responsible for designing and the execution of work processes, financial reporting and controls, and the organization supporting operations finance and accounting; role is responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, effectiveness of financial controls, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proactively provide financial guidance and analysis on operations and supply chain for the President of Global Operations Excellence and their leadership team.
• High collaboration and partnership with the leader of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) in setting annual budgets and forecasts (inclusive of expenses and capital). The Operations Controller owns these processes for operations and supply chain and ensures they are reviewed and agreed with the leader of FP&A.
• Proactively supports and assesses the effectiveness of international operations and supply chain accounting processes and controls; develops and implements on going improvements with local finance leadership.
• Partnering with the Corporate Controller, designs and implements the operations financial technology strategy including ERP and 3rd party add-ons, heavy collaboration with Information Technology.
• Responsible for the design and effectiveness of the company's standard costing processes; ensures consistent application of these processes throughout all manufacturing facilities globally. This includes the reporting and management understanding of variance analysis.
• With their team, partners with the Procurement organization to assess and implement cost savings opportunities, sets appropriate metrics and reporting mechanisms. Cost savings to include expense and capital (inventory) items.
• Responsible for the design and effectiveness of financial controls over inventory across all facilities, ensures proper valuation of inventory on the balance sheet.
• Main contact for the annual audit for domestic manufacturing facilities.
• Oversee and participate in system implementations or upgrades as required.
• Other responsibilities as required.

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Company Description :

Rite-Hite is the global leader in the manufacture and distribution of industrial loading dock and door equipment. Our innovative products and world class sales organization ensure solid, consistent growth, both for our company and our staff. We are always looking ahead to develop innovative new products and services to improve our customers' safety, security, and productivity.

We Offer :

Rite-Hite provides competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision coverage along with life and paid medical leave. We also provide a retirement savings plan that combines 401(K) with company match and profit sharing. Paid holidays, vacation, and up to five paid personal / sick days per year round out the package.

Rite-Hite is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer offering a drug free workplace for our customers and employees.