Business Controller

Job Summary: The Business Controller will report to the Director of Data Planning & Analysis and will be a strategic business partner to the Senior Leadership team. The Business Controller role will be key to support the growth of the company, its strategic planning, and expanding business and reporting needs. This role will encompass preparation and analysis across theEnterprise and strategic growth areas.RequirementsRequirementsStrategy, Planning & Management:Assist in formulating the company's future direction and supporting tactical initiatives and as such provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectivesMonitor and direct the implementation of strategic business plansDevelop the Rolling Forecast processDevelop and proactively monitor company performance trends and analysis. Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators (KPI's) including all areas of revenue, cost of sales, Time & Material, and expensesManage the capital budgeting processesDevelop performance measures that support the company's strategic directionEvaluates and advises on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs/ strategies and regulatory actionEvaluate Company performance comparisons to market and peer company performance. Analyze and develop KPI among peers through public filings and industry dataProvide senior management with advice on the financial implications of business activitiesPrepare special analyses to provide management with necessary information and decision-making supportOperations:Develop and prepare product line and customer profitability modeling and analysisCoordinates with all levels of management to gather, analyze, summarize, and prepare recommendations regarding financial plans, acquisition activity, new business planning, trended future requirements, government requirements, and operating forecastsBecome a subject matter expert on the topics / areas in the company assigned to work. As a subject matter expert, participate in the development and / or delivery of training to company employeesHave excellent problem solving skills with the ability to communicate steps taken to arrive at conclusions. Expected to develop an understanding of the end use of data analytics to functional teamsResponsible for all FP&A activities linked to the closing processes including preparing journal entries, accruals, margin analysis, explanations to the resultsParticipate in acquisition due diligenceFinancial Information:Manage processes for financial forecasting, budgets, consolidation, reporting to the CompanyEnsure credibility by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts Assist with preparation of Company's consolidated financial reports Management Responsibilities:Provide oversight and direction in accordance with the organization's strategy, goals, policies and proceduresCoach, mentor, and develop coworkers, including overseeing new employee onboarding and providing career development planning and opportunitiesEmpower employees to take responsibility for their jobs and goals. Delegate responsibility and expect accountability and regular feedbackFoster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for disagreement over ideas, conflict and expeditious conflict resolution, and the appreciation of diversity as well as cohesiveness, support, and working effectively together to enable each employee and the department to succeedConsciously create a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall organization's and that emphasizes the identified mission, vision, guiding principles, and values of the organizationProvide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards, and disciplinary action, with the assistance of Human Resources, when necessaryRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Exposure to foreign currency is a plusExposure to sales distribution models, job costing (time and material), Work in Progress and percentage of completion is requiredEnglish and good working knowledge of Spanish is a plusStrong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations essential. Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. High level of energy, integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientationEducation and Experience Requirements:Have a BA in Finance or AccountingMBA is a plus5+ years total of Financial Planning & Analysis experience in an organization supporting several locations. Work Environment & Physical Demands:This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopies, filing cabinets, printers and scannersWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. BenefitsBenefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 15 days PTO, 10 Paid Holidays, Life Insurance, AD&D, Short/Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Pet insurance, Optional Supplemental Insurances, Legal Assistance for Identity Theft, Health Advocate, Tuition Assistance, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Adoption Aid.