Global Operations Controller

WAHL EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO BE THEIR BEST!

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a driven, results oriented professional to join our global finance team.

The Global Operations Controller provides leadership and oversight of the global plant finance teams including Financial Operations and Controls, Cost Accounting, and Supply Chain Financial Planning & Analysis. This position is responsible for carrying out financial management strategies for the global operations function and contributes to the goals and objectives of the organization's strategic plan. This position is accountable for driving operational excellence, change management and results partnering with multiple teams within global operations.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

The Global Operations Controller reports directly to the CFO with dotted-line reporting to the COO. The position has two direct reports - Plant Controller U.S. and Operations Financial Analyst - and engages with plant controllers at three manufacturing sites overseas.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Key strategic partner to the global operations team, COO, and CFO

Lead planning, forecasting, and variance analysis activities for global operations including manufacturing, sourcing, and supply chain

Design and improve tracking and accountability for productivity initiatives and cost reduction activities

Partner with operations team in the creation and design of KPIs to ensure industry leading manufacturing and supply chain performance

Create standardization of cost accounting methodologies across all manufacturing facilities ensuring appropriate strategic decision making

Provides leadership and direction through managers, delegating workplans and assignments and promoting a culture of high performance and continuous improvement for business and financial processes.

Plans, coordinates, executes, and monitors annual operating plan.

Ensures staff members within span of control receive timely and appropriate development and candid assessment of performance. This includes assigning accountability, setting objectives, and establishing priorities.

Performs other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Minimum 10 years accounting experience in cost accounting, controlling and multi-plant responsibility
• Minimum 5 years' experience leading a team
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels in the organization about financial information and justify certain financial recommendations by taking complex information and presenting it in a simple, visual format.
• Strong analytical, written/verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations finance
• Ability to adapt to change quickly and multi-task different sets of priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and inspire people to enable change and continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand and embrace the Wahl values and culture and model "Wahl Way" core competencies including respect for every individual, focus on process, and create value for the customer.

COMPETENCIES:

• Drive Results
• Global Perspective
• Decision Quality
• Build Effective Teams
• Instill Trust

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• BCBSIL Medical coverage offered as low as $14 per week, INCLUDING pharmacy
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL Dental coverage, with orthodontics for as low as $6 per week
• In & Out-of-network BCBSIL by EyeMed, Vision coverage, $3 per week for family coverage
• Free onsite clinic featuring a Nurse Practitioner, a Physical Therapist, and free lab services
• Employer funded health savings account -up to $2000!
• Biometric testing with wellness credits
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with generous company match
• Profit Sharing
• Tuition Reimbursement program - up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Scholarship Program
• Daycare discounts
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with legal consultative services and discounts
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Company paid Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Casual work environment

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