Job Description

• Provide Insight and Analysis: Provide the business with insights and data-driven analysis to drive informed decisions, facilitate organic investment opportunities, and create additional enterprise value.
• Collaborate with Business Stakeholders: Actively engage with business leaders, understand their needs, and align financial strategies with overall business goals.
• Translate Financial Information: Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for cross-functional colleagues.
• Quarterly Forecasting and Annual Planning: Oversee the division’s quarterly forecasting and annual planning processes. Provide timely and accurate financial projections and scenario analyses.
• Variance Analysis: Prepare variance analysis commentary comparing actual results to forecasts. Highlighting the critical few key drivers of performance deviations.
• Develop Metrics: Collaborate with business units to define relevant key performance indicators (KPIs). Monitor and report on KPIs to track business performance.
• Performance Reviews: Conduct regular performance reviews with business leaders. Discuss financial results, trends, and areas for improvement.
• Champion Process Improvements: Drive internal process improvements and operating efficiencies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline financial processes.
• Adapt to Organizational Changes: Support acquisitions, divestitures, and business reorganizations. Be agile in adapting to organizational shifts.
• Divisional Leadership: Provide leadership across various aspects of the business, including safety, strategy, and employee relations.
• Financial Compliance and Oversight: Provide input, oversee, and be accountable for the proper accounting and financial compliance procedures for the division, including but not limited to:
  • Oversee the monthly close process, including the application of existing US GAAP and MLM accounting policies & procedures as well as the adoption of new policies and procedures
  • Provide input and support to Corporate Accounting on division-specific accounting and finance related matters, including acquisition/divestiture related items
  • Provide oversight and guidance on monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting items
  • Provide oversight and accountability for internal controls, including ensuring self-audits are performed and corrective action is taken based on internal audit reports
  • Review of the application of US GAAP to various financial transactions
  • Coordinate and compile quarterly and annual financial accounting and disclosure checklists
  • Provide necessary information to support MM’s ongoing tax calculation
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the organization, including division and corporate personnel.
• Perform all activities in accordance with the Company’s Mission, Vision, and Values, and in compliance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct

Qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience required
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the accounting field, in positions of increasing responsibility
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience leading and managing a team
• Ability to multi-task, support multiple customers and adapt in a dynamic environment required.
• Self-motivated with ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience in manufacturing and a matrix organization preferred
• Advanced computer skills (MS Suite); experience with and knowledge of JD Edwards a plus
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time required