Responsibilities:

• Responsible for all accounting, budgeting, financial controls, and costs for a functional organization (i.e. supply chain, marketing, engineering, manufacturing etc.). Ensures consistent application of accounting practices. Partners with the function to provide finance leadership across the organization.
• Partners with function leaders to provide input into development of business strategies.
• Partners with the function to provide financial guidance and direction.
• Manages all accounting practices for the function; conducts the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and forecast processes.
• Works with the business segment controller or business unit/line of business controller to apply consistent accounting practices.
• Manages the monthly and quarterly financial reporting process, including general ledger and subsidiary financial ledgers.
• Maintains a strong control environment across the key business cycles, including account reconciliations.
• Provides appropriate resources for internal and external financial and process audits.
• Implements recommended changes to accounting practices.
• Coordinates financial modeling and analysis in support of business decisions.
• Drives function initiatives through the business unit/business segment.
• Develops and presents reports and analyses to the function leader.
• Coaches and mentors all finance staff; assigns work according to availability, skills, and developmental needs; assesses performance and provides feedback to direct reports.

Qualifications

Skills

• Business Partnering – Collaborates with stakeholders and develops partnerships to drive performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies; influences the organization by demonstrating knowledge of the business to provide guidance to support the decision making process and guiding the business towards positive results and organizational alignment; evaluates business environment using measures to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities.
• Financial Planning and Forecasting – Utilizes financial forecast data to provide forward looking projections to facilitate decision making; partners with stakeholders to analyze trends and validate assumptions to provide a forecast that aligns to the organization’s goals and strategies.
• Financial Analysis – Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.
• Ensures accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Business insight – Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
• Communicates effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages conflict – Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Develops talent – Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
• Drives engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• Persuades – Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Plans and aligns – Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Situational adaptability – Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification required.

Experience

• Significant experience required, including managerial and budgetary experience.