Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: 

The Division Controller will serve as a key business partner to the Vice president/General manager and will manage the finance, accounting, and IT functions of the Division. This role is the financial leader for the business unit and a key member of the division leadership team.  The successful candidate is a great business and financial leader, while also being a strong manager and developer of talent.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

STRATEGIC PLANNING:

• Contribute to the vision and implementation of strategic long-range plans, capital investments, and special projects.
• Prepare and report financial outlooks every month with collaboration from the other business leaders.
• Build cross-department credibility, confidence, and collaboration with other functional areas.

FINANCIAL REPORTING AND CONTROL:

• Learn and apply the ITW business model to eliminate complexity and improve the profitability of the division.
• Prepare and review all financial statements and outlooks in conjunction with the division VP/GM and leadership team.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of business financial information in compliance with ITW policies and GAAP.
• Coordinate monthly close to ensure timely preparation and issuance of financial statements and analysis.
• Manage and control the financial activities, transactions and resources (people and process) of the Division.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.

OPERATING ANALYSIS AND PLANNING:

• Be a strategic business partner to the VP/GM and leadership team, acting as a business advisor with an influencer mindset.
• Partner with sales and marketing to develop and execute profitable growth strategies.
• Partner with operations to drive manufacturing efficiencies.
• Review and approve capital spending projects’.  
• Provide measurable and accurate financial targets to evaluate the financial performance of the business.

CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND GROWTH INVESTMENT ANALYSIS:

• Responsible for review of economic analysis of customer deals and promotions and advertising spend effectiveness.
• Evaluate projects that support additional investment or enhance the current development of assets and resources with the goal of improving the profitability of the organization.

PEOPLE LEADERSHIP & TALENT DEVELOPMENT:

• Develop and lead a proficient diverse Finance and IT teams by implementing an organizational structure focused on profitable growth, improving customer satisfaction and simplifying business processes.
• Identify, lead and develop talent in order to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness in meeting organizational goals.
• Act with Integrity and candor in all areas of influence.

IT STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND GROWTH:  

• Develop, maintain, and communicate Information Technology Strategy and projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Determines long range divisional IT needs and develops overall strategy to support growth.
• Manages a diverse and professional team of IT staff and Identifies, leads and mentors talent to build a strong and diverse IT talent/succession pipeline.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Accounting or Business, MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 15+ years experience with 5 to 7 years in finance/ accounting leadership role across multiple financial functions including:
  • Accounting:  AR, AP, GL, financial processes, internal controls
  • FP&A
• Experience with public and multinational companies.
• Substantial and successful experience in finance and accounting in CPG and manufacturing company environment.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment and solve practical business problems in a prompt manner and often under tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership skills
• High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness
• Commercially aware, able to tell a business story with numbers
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel
• Advanced experience using various accounting systems, preferably JD Edwards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The inability to perform any of the following physical requirements does not preclude an applicant from consideration unless, following an individualized analysis, it is determined that the physical requirement is an essential job function and the applicant is unable to perform such function with or without reasonable accommodation.  Please refer to the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Additional Information

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.