Regional Controller - Hybrid/Remote
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Title: Business Unit Controller, Plants & Operations - HybridHybrid - 3 days in office / 2 days REMOTELocation: Essex County, NJSalary: $135K To $150K plus incentivesTravel - Occasional local travel necessaryOverviewOur client has engaged us to identify a Regional Business Controller to lead FP&A for multiple local facilities in NJ, as well as provide finance support to other stakeholders. The Business Unit Controller, Plants & Operations will have experience with spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting and KPI are necessary to be successful in the position. 6+ years of relevant work experience required. CPA or MBA preferred. Lean or Six Sigma a plus.ResponsibilitiesPartner with the business to achieve critical objectives.Review/ensure timely reporting of financial statements for the assigned region.Analyze weekly/monthly dashboard of spending, highlighting opportunities for improvement.Support analysis and drivers behind variances, month to month vs. prior year, and forecast and budget.Provide the financial data to complete the month-end accounting close.Perform operational statistical and metrics tracking.Evaluate financial performance comparing actual results to plans.Responsible for monthly/quarterly financial forecasts, long term plans and annual budgets.Maintain and perform comparative analysis of the long-term financials' models.Assist with the preparation and documentation to support both internal/external audits.Monitor spending and support company initiatives to reduce spending.Identify opportunities and lead continuous improvement initiatives.Special projects/ad hoc as needed.QualificationsBachelor's degree with concentration in finance or accounting.6+ years of Financial Analysis experience.Experience as a Finance business partnerExperience with spend analysis, material & labor variance analysis, forecasting and KPICPA or MBA or equivalent certification preferred.Understanding of US GAAP.Lean or Six Sigma a plus.Strong communications, presentation, and networking skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.At WatsonBarron, we share a philosophy when it comes to recruiting - focus on people. Great companies, no matter the product or service, are run by people. We have made a commitment to the careers and businesses of those who lead. We seek out the best and the brightest in the accounting & finance industries and introduce them to clients with the highest expectations. We do this with a tireless commitment to detail. This commitment has made WatsonBarron the selected recruiter for many of the region's top professionals and ground-breaking companies. These range from incubator companies focused on technology and cutting-edge diagnostics, to Fortune 500 entertainment, pharmaceutical, consumer products, publishing, consulting, manufacturing, and financial services firms. See more jobs posted at #J-18808-Ljbffr