Senior Manager, Regional Controller

Company: Regal Rexnord
Location: Milwaukee
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Scope of Leadership RoleReporting directly to the Senior Finance Director - Industrial Components Division, the Regional Controller will partner with the group leadership team by managing financial risks, financial planning, analysis and forecasting to drive financial excellence within a specific business unit or function including compliance with all financial record-keeping requirements. May also manage other finance disciplines including general accounting. -Key Responsibilities

• Financial leader for multiple plants, pairing with cross functional leadership to develop Annual
• Operational Planning (including strategic plan, budget, and forecasts) and assist in ensuring sites deliver profit commitments.
• Serve as key financial partner within the finance function and across the division, including leading and managing a small team of controllers, at multiple locations.
• Lead variance analysis to key benchmarks (budget, forecast, prior year, etc.) communicating key assumptions/inputs to plant leadership to ensure achievement, and providing educated, insightful commentary to Management at the end of the period.
• Deploy key operational metrics and analysis to support daily management of the business, proactive management of costs and working capital, and to drive sustainable improvement.
• Makes assessments and recommendations based on regular review/analysis to site leadership.
• Partner with Commercial and Operations to support make/buy decisions, capital investments, inventory management, ad hoc analysis, and other needs.
• Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to support detailed forecasting and actuals reporting of sales, orders, and backlog.
• Oversee site level inventory standard costing and margin analysis activities, including the annual standards roll.
• Pair with Central Accounting to maintain an effective controls environment.
• Makes recommendations to drive business strategy and results. Leads projects in targeted improvement areas.
• Ensure that internal controls are in place, in accordance with Corporate Policies & Procedures. Following up with Internal and External auditors on any review and open items that need to be addressed.
• Conduct monthly GL accounting reviews, not only focusing on P&L accounts, but also at Balance Sheet level.
• Ensure and review that monthly account reconciliations from the sites are done timely and accurately.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Self-starter: "can-do" attitude.
  • Clearly communicate complex financial information in a clear and concise manner.
  • Ability to maintain professional skepticism - with capability to validate accuracy of reporting and draw general conclusions on the data.
  • Flexibility to work in a dynamic team environment - with requests from inside and outside of immediate work team - and some requests directly from senior leadership.
  • Ability to influence cross functionally and across multiple locations.
  • Continuous improvement mindset.
  • Results oriented with a bias for action.
  • Demonstrated ability of performing financial planning & analysis.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and particularly strong Excel skills.
  • Experience with OneStream, Hyperion (HFM) and Oracle/SAP desired.Minimum Requirements
    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA designation a plus).
    • Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience in financial/accounting functions, including cost, in a manufacturing environment, including proven previous experience leading a team.
    • Strong understanding of operational environment
    • Travel: - Approximately 20%
    • Language: - EnglishBenefits
      • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
      • Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
      • Paid Time Off and Holidays
      • 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
      • Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
      • Paid Leaves
      • Tuition AssistanceAbout Regal RexnordRegal Rexnord Corporation ("Regal Rexnord") is a leading manufacturer of electric motors, electrical motion controls, power generation and mechanical power transmission products and sub-systems, serving customers around the world in the general industrial, consumer, commercial construction, food & beverage, and alternative energy end markets, among others. Regal Rexnord sells its products and solutions to OEMs, through distributors, and directly to end-users. Regal Rexnord is a $7.2B company with 36,000 associates globally.You may not know it, but Regal Rexnord impacts your life every day. The company's products enable the fans in HVAC systems that keep us comfortable; the power source that keeps smart buildings running; the agricultural and food service equipment that keeps us fed; and the conveyer systems that keep e-commerce flowing, to name a few of the applications where our products are used.Regal Rexnord's business purpose is to create a better tomorrow by energy-efficiently converting power into motion. This means creating innovative solutions while focusing on both customer needs and the company's commitment to sustainability. - The company's industrial powertrain and automation solutions offerings are an important part of the company's growth strategy. The company's strategy includes leveraging 80/20 to prioritize all activities, including product excellence, operational excellence and commercial excellence (i) driving organic sales growth through the introduction of innovative new products, with a particular focus on improving energy efficiency, (ii) establishing and maintaining new customers, as well as developing new opportunities with existing customers, (iii) participating in higher growth end markets and geographies, and (iv) identifying and consummating strategic, value creating acquisitions. -Equal Employment Opportunity StatementRegal Rexnord is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, national origin, marital status, citizenship status (unless required by the applicable law or government contract), disability or protected veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Regal Rexnord is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to building a team that represents diverse and inclusive backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.Notification to Agencies: Please note that Regal Rexnord Corporation and its affiliates and subsidiaries ("Regal Rexnord") do not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement or similar contract and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Regal Rexnord will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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