Branch Controller

Brio Energy; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Leggett & Platt Inc. is seeking a Branch Controller to join our Corporate Finance team. The primary location is Havre De Grace, Maryland with a secondary location in Conover, North Carolina.

You will own the P&L for branches, drive month-end close, and engage in cross-functional discussions to improve financial performance. Ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting, 5+ years in accounting (manufacturing preferred), strong Excel skills, and experience with Dynamics D365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Experience with Dynamics D365 preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and management skills.
• Detail oriented and well organized.
• Self-starter with ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Complete month end close for branches responsible for P&L and ensure proper accounting.
• Inventory reconciliation and valuation, including landed costs.
• Review standard vs actual gap with branch management and explanations.
• Review statements with branch management.
• Review capital expense project requests and RAM system submissions.
• Track project expenses and ensure timely project closings.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Other tasks as determined by management.

Skills

P&L ownership

Accounting

Manufacturing

Dynamics D365

Excel

Analytical

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

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We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Branch Controllerwithin our Corporate Financeteam to help support the Elite Comfort Solution branches located in Maryland, Conover and Verona. This position's primary location is Havre De Grace, Maryland and the secondary location would be in Conover, North Carolina.

As Branch Controller you will have the opportunity to engage in a variety of operational and cross functional discussions to drive the business to greater results. Your contributions will have a direct impact on the business by using analytical skills to drive the business financial success. The team you will be working with is easy going, collaborative, and values professionalism and integrity . Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity.

So, what will you be doing as a Branch Controller?

• Complete month end close for branches responsible for
  • Own the P&L and ensure everything is properly accounted for
  • Inventory reconciliation
  • Review standard vs actual gap and help branch management understand what is causing the differences
  • Review statements with branch management
• Capital Expense Projects
  • Review capital expense project request, ensuring process is being followed
  • Submit capital expense project request through RAM system
  • Track project expenses and ensure timely closing of all projects.
• Inventory Valuation
  • Ensure proper landed costs of all material, labor, variable and fixed costs
• Segregation of Duties
  • Review roles assigned to branch employees and ensure no unmitigated violations exist
• Assist with internal and external audits
• Other tasks as determined by management

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Experience with Dynamics D365 preferred
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preference in manufacturing
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and management skills
• Must be detail oriented and well organized
• A self-starter with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Our Values

Our values speak to our shared beliefs and describe how we approach working together.

• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth - good or bad.
• Do Great Work...Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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