US Controller

### Description

CentroMotion has an opening for a US Controller in its Carlisle Brake and Friction strategic business unit. The US Controller provides financial leadership for the Americas region, is involved in many cross discipline and strategic initiatives and is responsible for the overall quality of the accounting function. This role reports to the Global Finance Director and is responsible for all accounting functions including the balance sheet and income statement for two plant locations, a research & development center and the US cost centers.

This role serves as a business partner and assists operations and commercial leaders with financial analysis, business improvement initiatives and growth opportunities.  The US Controller is responsible for the development of finance staff and works closely with operations and supply chain teams to identify and track productivity savings and manage working capital and investments. This individual participates in monthly sales and operations planning (S&OP) meetings, is responsible for the integrity of the accounting systems and internal control environment and collaborates with the product line and commercial teams regarding customer pricing, margin reviews and contracts. This role must be a able to lead a team, be a change agent, self-motivated, have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously, while being detail oriented and involved in the business. 

### Requirements

Direct the preparation of monthly/quarterly reports for management and lead the analysis of key financial trends and variances to forecast. 

– Be able to explain monthly financial results (understanding key drivers and adjustments) and present to corporate, regional and strategic business unit leaders
– Analyze cost trends, gross margin results, develop reports which highlight and communicate significant changes and provide financial guidance to the operations team on cost accounting matters.
– Assist in the preparation of the annual financial plan and monthly/weekly financial outlooks. Work closely with management to understand business conditions, drive forecast ownership and accountability in the organization.
– Review, summarize, implement and train others on accounting requirements and finance process improvements. Foster a team environment and develop finance staff.
– Work collaboratively with corporate functional departments related to legal matters, ERP systems, treasury management, transfer pricing, product sourcing, employee benefits etc.)
– Design and implement improvements in financial processes to meet continuous improvement initiatives and best practices
– Participate in other projects related to cost down initiatives, manufacturing spend and operational improvements
– Ability to optimize cash flow, establish inventory targets with purchasing teams, coordinate accounts receivable activities with shared service center and approve capital requests.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position. Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

– CPA required. Bachelors degree in accounting.

Experience and/or Training: 

15 years accounting experience with previous management role for a large industrial company

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