Business Unit Controller

Wabtec; Cambridge; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Business Unit Controller to oversee financial activities at their manufacturing facility in Cambridge. The role entails preparing reports, ensuring internal controls, and leading financial reviews, along with the supervision of an accounting clerk. Candidates should possess a B.S. in Accounting or Finance and relevant leadership experience in a manufacturing setting, with CPA preferred and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Relocation lump sum available

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in leadership role in fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Excellent computer skills needed.
• Experience with costing systems required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly reports, forecasts, and strategic planning.
• Ensure accuracy of physical inventory and reports.
• Conduct formal meetings with management personnel.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Cost Control

Internal Controls

Education

B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

ERP/MRP Systems

Accounting Software

Job description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Job Purpose/Scope:

The Business Unit Controller will plan and budget the yearly activities of the manufacturing facility. In addition, the Controller will create and process annual and monthly reports to external authorities as well as to Corporate within the designated guidelines and schedules, as well as create, prepare and maintain custom reports to support the manufacturing environment in identifying deficiencies and driving continuous performance improvements; and lead monthly financial reviews. This position will include a high variety of accounting–related duties. This position will include supervision of a Receivable/Payable Clerk.

Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning.
• Responsible for internal controls at the plant for operations, sales and finance.
• Analyze and accurately report current month’s financial results to the plant, sales, and corporate management in accordance with corporate format and time requirements.
• Submit all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
• Ensure accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigate and explain book to physical adjustments.
• Perform audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly. Report audit results monthly.
• Ensure timely and accurate input of bill of material and price code changes.
• Ensure bill of material and costing accurately reflect production operations.
• Maintain a perpetual inventory for finished goods and reconcile this perpetual to production, shipping, and returns on a daily basis.
• Attend plant production meetings.
• Perform walkthroughs of the plant with the General Manager to discuss production and costing issues. Review labor reporting and cost, material costs, manufacturing overhead, distribution cost, returns and inventory levels.
• Conduct formal meetings with manufacturing, finance and sales management personnel to discuss all plant issues. Develop and publish a formal agenda and recap with actions to be taken
• Document and understand ERP/MRP systems, hardware, and reporting conventions.
• Analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly.
• Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly.
• Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.
• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with corporate financial management.

Educational Requirements:

• B.S. Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA (preferred)
• Minimum five years' in a leadership role in Accounting or Finance in a fast paced job shop manufacturing environment
• Experience with a costing system
• Excellent computer skills

Relocation lump sum may be provided if you meet eligibility guidelines.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.