We are working with a great client in the Transportation Equipment Manufacturing industry, based in PERRYSBURG, Ohio, that is looking for a Controller. The Controller will be instrumental in providing vital financial information for decision-making processes, promoting value creation, and supporting operational excellence. This role will own the P& L process and present financials to the leadership team. Having experience in a company that has a lot of labor costs, will be instrumental in this role.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze and monitor monthly financial results for the region, comparing them against estimates and financial plans.
• Collaborate with regional management to develop reliable estimates, financial plans, and strategic plans for the future.
• Support a team of area controllers in the region and align with the division controller to ensure consistency between the division and region.
• Drive service operational excellence and profitability by improving end-to-end visibility and control of Installation and Maintenance operations.
• Influence tactical decisions about demand and lead development, including planning of area account sales, pricing, and business cases.
• Review and optimize cost budgets, forecasts, and analyze variances in the region.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and risk management activities.
• Support the collection of past due receivables to improve cash flow and reduce bad debt exposure.
• Prepare periodic management reports and business review presentations.
• Support internal development projects and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Aid in annual inventory counts and follow-up reviews with sites requiring additional analysis.
• Must have a minimum of seven years of experience in a similar role within the Transportation, Retail, or similar industry
• Proven expertise in handling all Accounting Functions, including but not limited to, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll
• Demonstrable experience in conducting and managing Auditing processes
• Proficiency in managing Budget Processes, including planning, development, implementation, and monitoring
• Extensive experience with SAP software is essential
• A solid understanding of Profit and Loss statements and the ability to analyze and interpret them
• Must be highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel for data manipulation, analysis, and presentation
• Experience in preparing and presenting Financial Reports to management and stakeholders
• Must have a proven track record in preparing Financial Statements
• Proficiency in performing Month End Close activities and ensuring the accuracy of financial data