Multi-Plant/Business Unit Controller - Hybrid

Job Description
The Business Unit Controller will report to the Division Controller with a strong partnership with the Plant Manager. The Controller will be responsible for forecasting, reporting, and managing a full set of financial statements for the Business Unit, as well as establishing and maintaining accurate and effective financial processes in accordance with ITW policies and US GAAP. The role will be a key member of the site leadership team and will partner with the Plant Manager and operations team on increasing growth, increasing profitability, and meeting the overall financial plan.
Drive long-range and Annual Planning activities that incorporate both bottom-up input and top down-strategic priorities that align with the business’s strategic intent.
Lead as a financial business partner to help understand the business challenges and leverage financial understanding to develop and analyze solutions that allow the team to meet or exceed goals.
Prepare and communicate monthly and quarterly reports which summarize business activity and drivers of financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
Support the operational excellence strategy by working closely with the organization on process improvements, KPIs, business case modelling and analysis.
Steward of the ITW Toolbox.
Maintain ownership of financial controls and reporting;
annual plans, capital projects and approvals, timely and accurate preparation of required financial reports, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll processes, inventories, and reconciliation of results.
Manage and lead the Finance/Accounting function.
Champion the ITW Leadership Development framework in developing talent and fostering a culture of engagement and inclusivity that aligns with our core values.
Support Operations and the organization to achieve unit and Divisional goals and objectives, including the annual operating plan, long range strategic plan, capital investments.
Provide operational analysis to identify problems/opportunities, recommend solutions and facilitate accurate decisions and strategies. Examples include 80/20 analysis, price/cost analysis, etc.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial information in compliance with ITW policies and GAAP.
Develop and maintain financial reporting processes with strong internal controls that adhere to ITW policies and exceed audit requirements.
Work with the team to lead and develop accurate monthly Outlooks utilizing 80/20 based on analytics.
Analyze actual performance to Outlooks, Annual Plan and prior year as needed. Emphasis on telling the story behind the numbers and driving opportunities for improvement.
Work with Strategic Sourcing and the cross functional teams to effectively manage price/cost responsibly.
Facilitate and complete monthly closing requirements with a Hands-On approach.
Coordinate internal and external audits as well as other corporate requests.
Perform/oversee annual standard cost setting process and physical inventories throughout the year.