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Global Director of Operations Finance and NA Controller
Lisle, IL$175K - $195K / yearPosted 1 months ago
Full-timeonsitedirector
Job Description
- Partner with operation management to drive profitability. Be proactive in driving analysis and projects. Support manufacturing best practices and understand the shop floor reporting. Be involved.
- Partner with Operations leaders and Plant Controllers to analyze standard costing, manufacturing variances, and plant-level performance.
- Support S&OP processes, challenge assumptions, and drive operational efficiency through data-driven decision making.
- Guide pricing and product profitability analysis with Product Managers, including modeling of fixed, semi-fixed, and variable costs.
- Monitor working capital, inventory management, and cost drivers to optimize cash flow and profitability.
- Ensure there is a thorough and periodic review of all excess and obsolete inventories.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of NA financial results in compliance with US GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
- Oversee monthly close, consolidations, and financial statement preparation for manufacturing operations worldwide.
- Lead development of the annual business plan, strategic plan, and rolling forecasts across plants and regions.
- Provide insights that explain variances and trends, translating complex analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
- Build advanced reporting dashboards to enhance real-time financial visibility.
- Direct, mentor, and develop NA plant controllers and regional finance teams to build financial acumen and ensure alignment with global standards.
- Champion standardization of financial reporting processes and policies across global operations.