Regional Finance Controller - Manager - Ampcus Incorporated

Location : - Hybrid ( Mostly on site, potentially 1-2 days remote )

Job description: 

Here at  we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds. Improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you.
Industry is looking for a Regional Finance Controller for our SI Logistics organization, the position will be based in Southaven, MS, but must have the ability to support other regional locations. The manager to be an integral member of a diverse and dynamic team, that offers the chance for you to grow, contribute and learn as far as your growth mindset takes you.
We foster an ownership culture, in which every employee takes personal responsibility for our success. We trust and empower our employees to act as owners, make decisions, and innovate to succeed.

Key Details:

• Manufacturing/Distribution environment is a key experience to have
• Cost Accounting background
• Able to communicate with staff that supports the site
• Managerial Skills required. Need to be able to manager team members.
• Looking for long term positions and not jumping from position to position
• SAP is a huge plus
• Experience with Forecasting, budgeting, accounting…
• Excel- proficient completing reports
• Kept up with technology and digitalizing

Responsibilities:

• As the Regional Finance Controller, this position is responsible for financial transparency for our operations, which includes but not limited to warehousing & light manufacturing operations, labor-based analysis, new product introduction, capital expenditures, cost savings measures, and activity-based costing. The manager will support multiple business units on multiple levels as well work closely with different countries, such as Mexico, Canada, Germany, etc.
• Ensures coherence with controlling standards, policies and procedures, adopts respective processes.
• Monitors financial performance, provides KPI analyzes, and prepares respective performance reporting and forecasts for the distribution center.
• Ensures planning, monitoring, and reviews of operational budget.
• Oversees the day-to-day controlling and financial analysis of operations.
• Data transparency and monitoring that will support operational improvement and efficiency.
• Manage month end activities including but not limited to data compilation, journal entry preparation and general ledger review.
• Cost Accounting for products within the distribution center.
• Ability to automate financial business processes
• Build reports via. Tableau, Power BI or other financial tools, etc.
• Participate in projects and cost improvement initiatives to drive fact-based decisions.
• Partner with the distribution center management team to drive business improvements and customer satisfaction.
•  Respond to business/management requests for ad hoc reports and analysis.
• Business forecast projections as needed based on business requirements
• Support adherence to internal controls and compliance requirements in all areas.
• Contribute to automation and improvement of reporting processes and everyday tasks.
• Travel approximately 5% to 10% as the need arises, includes domestic & international

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• All qualified candidates must have at least 10 years of experience inclusive of:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• 10 years of related professional experience – including 3 years of management experience
• Cost Accounting experience - standard costing with labor and overhead rate calculation
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Highly developed analytical skills and detail-orientation
• Team-mindset with “we can do it” mentality
• Team player, ability to manage, build, and develop a high-performance financial team
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
• Strong sense of ownership
• Proven track record in financial analysis to drive fact-based decisions
• SAP FICO proficiency

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience:

• Experience with Tableau highly preferred
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint, MS tools skills, etc.
• Knowledge of Snowflake and Hyperion
• Previous experience in business unit or business segment operational finance
• Travel approximately 5% to 10% as the need arises, includes domestic & international