We are seeking a highly skilled Business Unit Controller to join our client’s team in a pivotal role with significant growth potential. This position is embedded within the business unit and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial and cost information while providing critical analysis to support management decision-making. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving the financial success of the business unit.
Business Unit Controller Responsibilities:
- Oversee the quality, accuracy and timeliness of accounting results and management reports
- Ensure compliance with all policies, procedures and internal controls
- Manage the monthly close process for the business unit
- Analyze and evaluate data for forecasting, budgeting and cost control
- Report and present monthly financial results to management, explaining variances against plan
- Develop and report division-level KPIs
- Assist in developing standard costs and analyzing variances
- Analyze customer profit margins and gross margins, explaining variances against plan
- Prepare monthly balance sheet account reconciliations
- Assist in coordinating external audits
- Facilitate the budget process and deliver financial presentations to the board
- Perform other duties as assigned
Business Unit Controller Requirements:
- B.S. in Accounting
- 3+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and other financial software
- Analytical and self-motivated with the ability to work independently or in a team
- Capable of managing multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Manufacturing experience preferred
- SAP experience preferred
Our client offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k savings, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance and flexible spending accounts.
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply today!
Thank you,
Daniel Pinkerton
Team Lead
LaSalle Network
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.
