Controller

Business Unit Controller

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We're more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you'll find-anywhere.

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for directing and analyzing the financial activities of the Accurate Specialties, Inc. division of Fisher Barton. As a Controller, you will provide leadership towards the achievement of maximum profitability and scalability in line with company vision and values. This role establishes plans and strategies for the best use of Fisher Barton human, physical and financial resources, with the ability to foresee, analyze and correct potential problems before they arise.

Essential Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manages all finance and accounting activities for the Business Unit (BU).
• Coordinates and directs the preparation of the financial budget and financial forecasts and report variances for the BU.
• Prepares and publishes timely monthly financial statements for the BU.
• Analyzes information affecting financial and accounting operations and provides recommendations for guidance of management for the BU.
• Provides financial support to business projects and processes for improving operational effectiveness and profitability.
• Participates as a strategic partner in the development of the business unit strategy, objectives and plans for the business unit.
• Working with the CFO and Corporate Controller, helps establishes financial objectives and policies for organization.
• Works closely with Sales and Operations to help build a Sales forecast and capacity plan for SIOP for the BU.
• Involved in financial audits of their BU by collecting data and collaborating with external auditors.
• Leads 80/20 activities aimed at increasing profitability and reducing cost. Champions cost improvement and lean activities throughout the organization.
• Prepares the monthly operations review packet.
• Presents monthly financials at monthly Executive Leadership Team(ELT) report out.
• Review all Capital Appropriation Requests (CARs) for accuracy and any ROI calculations
• Works closely with operations managers during monthly inventories to address any variances, or issues that may come arise. Ensures use of best practice inventory management practices.
• Responsible for costing standards, as well as interim reviews as needed.
• Performs other ad hoc financials analysis as required by corporate finance.
• Provide leadership and support to direct reports.

Fisher Barton Competencies:

Integrity: Behaves in an honest, trustworthy and fair manner; shows consistency in words and actions; models high standards of ethics Treats others fairly and with respect

Customer Focus: Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization; provides excellent service to internal and external customers

Communication: Practices active and attentive listening, able to hear others. Sharing of information in oral and written communication to management, direct reports, peers and customers

Accountability: Deliver on commitments to stakeholders; responsible for own actions and results

Quality: Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of customers; delivers on time and to customer specifications

Leadership Competencies

Leading with Strategy: Leads and shapes business and functional level business direction driving to a defined outcome. Actions based on an understanding of the business and how it works

Commitment to Employee Development: Works to develop oneself and others by pursuing opportunities for continuous learning and feedback

Driving for Results: The drive, energy and stamina to consistently push self and others for results while maintaining an appropriate level of concern for people.

Advocating Continuous Improvement: A practice of constantly re-examining and improving products and processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements

Change Leadership: Models, leads and supports change which drives to a desired future state

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business/Accounting
• inimum of 5 years business/financial leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook & Power Point
• Expert skill in Excel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Computer skills (Visual, Word, Epicor and Longview preferred)

Physical Requirements and Visual Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with impairments to perform the essential functions.

• The office environment is considered normal. Temperature and noise levels in the plants require regular use of personal protective equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk, hear and use hands to type on keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Location: 570 Bluemound Road | Waukesha | WI | 53188

Shift/Hours: Monday to Friday 1st Shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (flexible)

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Environment/Safety Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wears all required PPE and maintains safe work practices
• Awareness/adherence to Accurate Specialties ISO-9001 Quality and Safety policies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements. Individuals must be willing and available for cross training in other areas of responsibilities, as determined by the Supervisor, within the scope of all federal and state laws, as well as Fisher Barton practices and policies.

Fisher Barton is an equal opportunity employer who welcome and encourages diversity in our workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to status or characteristic protected by law.

Benefits Package:

• Eligible for the MICP bonus program
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Prescription Drug Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Open PTO
• FSA (Health and/or Dependent Flexible Spending Account)
• And more!

Who we are:

At Fisher Barton, we combine years of experience across multiple industries to deliver unparalleled innovation. Our world-class talent understands the behavior of materials and develops leading-edge solutions that meet your unique needs. We're more than a source for high-quality parts; Fisher Barton is your resource for the highest quality solutions you'll find-anywhere.