Controller

Smardt; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Medical & dental fully paid

Tele-Health

Retirement plan

Team events

Training opportunities

Job summary

Smardt, a global leader in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology, seeks an MBU Controller for its Avondale, AZ site. You will supervise finance operations, drive standard costing, inventory control, and monthly/quarterly reporting to support strategic decisions.

You will partner with plant leadership on KPIs, Capex, and profitability analyses while developing the team. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in manufacturing finance, strong costing/variance skills, and CPA progress; ERP/Navision

Qualifications

• 8 years of finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong costing, inventory management and variance analysis skills.
• CPA designation in progress or completed is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee inventory management procedures with Purchasing, conduct monthly analysis and yearly physical counts.
• Periodically review standard costs; perform monthly costing and variance analysis.
• Partner with Plant Manager on KPIs, cost-savings, Capex and business cases.
• Prepare site reports, support full P&L analysis and annual budgets/forecasts.
• Lead and develop finance staff; manage team budget and processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Inventory management

Product costing

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA designation in progress

CPA designation completed (asset)

Tools

Navision / Business Central

ERP systems

Job description

As a global pioneer in oil-free centrifugal chiller technology with an expanding portfolio of thermal management solutions, Smardt is dedicated to delivering high-efficiency and energy-saving systems for industries, real estate developments, health care and educational centers worldwide.

We operate manufacturing facilities in the US, Canada, Germany, China, and Australia, with a team of over 900 employees. With a focus on reliability, performance, and environmental stewardship, Smardt continues to redefine industry standards through advanced engineering and a commitment to a more sustainable future.

What We're Looking For

The MBU Controller supervises finance operations and finance professionals within the Manufacturing Business Unit. This role oversees the collection and analysis of financial information, monitors the creation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reports, and ensures financial information has been recorded accurately. The MBU Controller reviews and interprets financial data and operational KPIs to advise and support strategic decision-making, ensures compliance with organizational and regulatory financial policies, and implements financial modeling tools to measure project and plant profitability and to assess the impact of various economic scenarios.

What You'll Do

Inventory Management

• Create and document procedures for inventory management in close collaboration with the Purchasing team
• Drive monthly inventory control and analysis: valuation, movements, slow-moving items, and variance analysis
• Coordinate the yearly physical inventory and cycle counts

Product Costing

• Periodically review standard costs and perform monthly actual product costing and variance analysis
• Improve the systems and processes used for product costing

Business Partnering

• Support the Plant Manager in building and implementing performance action plans and KPIs
• Participate in and track cost savings initiatives
• Develop Capex and business cases
• Act as a business partner for manufacturing departments: provide information, advise, identify profit improvement opportunities, and support requests

Reporting and Financial Analysis

• Prepare periodic site reporting, including financial information and dashboards
• Support financial analysis of the Manufacturing Business Unit full P&L
• Collaborate with the Manufacturing Business Unit General Manager to develop the annual budget and forecasts
• Support yearly audit requests
• Support and assist in month-end reporting and Financial Planning and Analysis for the Manufacturing Business Unit
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the Group Chief Financial Officer

People Management Responsibilities

• Staffing: recruit, select, and onboard talent to meet team needs
• Pay Decisions: provide input on compensation recommendations and adjustments
• Training & Knowledge Development: ensure team members have access to learning and growth opportunities
• Performance Evaluation: set objectives, conduct regular reviews, and provide ongoing feedback
• Supervision: provide day-to-day direction and support to direct reports
• Budget: contribute to departmental budget planning and manage team-related expenditures
• Process & Policies: develop, communicate, and enforce team processes and procedures (partial ownership)

What You'll Bring

Experience

• 8 years of experience in finance in a manufacturing environment as an individual contributor
• Thorough knowledge of the functional finance area and department processes
• Experience with inventory management, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Entry manager scope: supervises a group of primarily para-professional staff, makes day-to-day decisions within a group or small department, and has some authority for personnel actions

Education / Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (required)
• CPA designation completed or in progress (asset)

Technical Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Statements
• Managerial Accounting
• Budgeting and Forecasting Software
• Financial Modeling
• Inventory Management
• Product Costing
• Variance Analysis
• Internal Controls
• ERP Systems (Navision / Business Central preferred)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + annual performance bonus
• 100% employer-paid medical and dental benefits as of day 1!
• Tele-Health service paid by the employer.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions up to 6%
• Dynamic team within a high-growth company
• Company events and team-building activities
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

All job offers at Smardt are conditional to successful background and reference checks, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Please note that Smardt does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Services Agreement with agency/recruiter, we will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

SMARDT is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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