Carter Intralogistics is a leading provider of automated material handling and industrial automation solutions to customers around the country. Our company is built on four key principles –Cooperation, Responsibility, Communication and Quality. These principles are embedded in everything we do and drive us to help our customers transform their operations.
Headquartered in Frederick, MD, we provide a full range of equipment, controls and software that helps customers address all aspects of their material handling and industrial automation needs. We serve a wide variety of customers in the distribution, e-commerce, fulfillment, mail/parcel and government sectors. Our focus is always on the customer, and we take great pride in helping our customers realize their material handling goals. This position will be based in Savannah Georgia.
Summary
The Business Unit Controller is a director-level position reporting to the CFO and leads the finance and accounting functions of the business unit, including managing the financial accounting and reporting process, financial audits, internal controls, tax, and treasury functions. Establishes relationships with key external parties, including customers, vendors, auditors, and service providers. Champions internal relationships with cross functional leaders. Drives for continuous improvements and develops people on their team. The business offers competitive compensation and benefits packages and is searching for a positive-minded partner to join the senior leadership team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Leads the monthly closing, prepares the consolidated financial statements including consolidating multiple entities, and presents a monthly reporting package.
- Establishes operating cadence for the business including planning/forecasting activities, weekly staff reviews, and daily KPIs.
- Organizes annual audit to support the preparation of audited financial statements for ownership interests and financial creditors.
- Partners with other leaders to identify opportunities for improvement including revenue generation, cost reduction, and cash cycle improvements.
- Manages the treasury function for the business unit and supports the CFO with managing operating liquidity by preparing an accurate 13-week forecast and maintaining compliance with the credit facility.
- Manages the general ledger, sub-ledgers and keeps organized records for all financial-related transactions including capital purchases, financing, and other significant matters.
- Manages the accounts receivable and payables functions and drives for commercial action as needed.
- Manages the cost accounting function and establishes appropriate KPI’s to evaluate efficiency and returns.
- Ensures internal and financial controls for the organization – facilitates accounting policies for the company and ensures compliance with GAAP.
- Supports executive leadership and peers with ad hoc analysis and reporting.
- Leads a team by creating a transparent environment, motivates individuals using coaching techniques and paces performance by offering timely ‘continue’ and ‘consider’ feedback.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance and/or accounting
- 8 years of progressive experience leading finance and accounting functions
- 3 years of experience managing other people and building positive culture for your team
- Substantial ERP experience - leading systems implementations a plus
- Expert at leading period-end closings, management analysis and financial commentary
- Exposure with tax, audit and treasury functions
- Proficient with Excel (including Power BI) and PowerPoint – good data management and professional presentations
- Communicates concisely in all formats and levels of the organization
Preferred Requirements
- Public accounting experience (including CPA)