Director, Finance_526

Marmon Holdings; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

UTLX Manufacturing LLC, part of Marmon Holdings, seeks a Director of Finance in Alexandria, LA. This full-time, onsite role reports to Platform Controller and oversees local accounting, financial reporting, and forecasting for the manufacturing operation.

Travel up to 10% and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of ten years in manufacturing accounting, a four-year accounting degree, and ideally an MBA/CPA.

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing accounting or related fields.
• MBA and CPA designation are highly desirable but not required.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with corporate reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Prepare month-end close procedures for the Manufacturing Business Unit.
• Review monthly financial package for Platform VP and resolve issues.
• Authorize journal entries and reconciliations; review revenue and profit elimination entries.
• Monitor working capital trends and support OneStream data uploads and forms.
• Lead monthly budget reviews and compile forecasts with narrative for variances.
• Track labor, materials, overheads, and other cost drivers to inform reporting.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

OneStream

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

MBA (desirable)

CPA (desirable)

Job description

UTLX Manufacturing LLC

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway- you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

UTLX & Procor Platform

Director of Finance - UTLX Manufacturing

Position Description

This is a full-time, office-based position located in Alexandria, LA, with a regular schedule of five days per week onsite.

Business Description

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, is a diversified manufacturing and industrial services company with $12 billion in annual revenue. The UTLX & Procor Platform is the largest Platform within Marmon, with $1.3 billion in revenue. The business units that comprise the Platform are leaders in their respective industries:

• UTLX Leasing (U.S and Mexico) and Procor Leasing (in Canada) together comprise the largest tank car leasing company in North America, with a combined lease fleet totaling approximately 120,000 railcars. Union Tank Car, founded in 1891, is North America's oldest tank car leasing business.
• UTLX Repair (U.S. and Mexico) and Procor Repair (Canada) maintain the UTLX / Procor leased fleets (11 repair shops in North America).
• UTLX Manufacturing is North America's second largest manufacturer of railroad tank cars. Most of UTLX Manufacturing's production is for the leasing businesses to replenish and grow the leased fleet. UTLX Manufacturing also sells cars to outside customers.
• McKenzie Valve and Machining produces valves for railroad tank cars that are used at UTLX Manufacturing and are sold to outside customers.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Platform Controller, the Director of Finance - UTLX Manufacturing is responsible for management of accounting and other business-related functions to the manufacturing operations at Alexandria, LA (MBU). This position has a dotted line reporting relationship to the General Manager of the Alexandria operation. This position is responsible for the local accounting personnel and ensures the integrity and quality of financial reporting, managing the overall financial planning and forecasting processes, improving internal controls and compliance with Marmon policies. Travel requirements: up to 10%. Position location: Alexandria, LA (full-time office requirement).

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum ten years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing accounting and financial positions related to general accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and internal controls (preferably in a large company environment with relatively advanced accounting and reporting systems). Experience working at different organizational levels (corporate, division, and business unit) and a public accounting background are desirable but not required.

A four-year undergraduate degree in accounting is required. An MBA degree and CPA designation are highly desirable but are not required.

The successful candidate will be a skilled user of Excel and will have hands‑on experience with general accounting software and corporate financial reporting systems (e.g., OneStream). A moderate level of proficiency in PowerPoint is needed. In addition, the candidate must possess the ability to be a self‑starter and handle workload proactively, manage his/her time wisely, and manage multiple tasks during stringent month‑end deadlines.

Essential personal attributes include excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, quiet self‑confidence, and the ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities ( Director of Finance - UTLX Manufacturing )

Monthly/Quarterly

• Prepare month end closing procedures for the MBU in compliance with accounting standards under US GAAP.
• Review and prepare (with the help of the local Controller and Coordinator) the monthly financial package (Controllers Report) for the Platform VP. Investigate and resolve any problems or issues.
• Review and approve journal entries and reconciliations completed by the Controller.
• Review revenue and profit elimination entries prepared by the local accounting team.
• Investigate and report on drivers of working capital trends.
• Support local team during OneStream upload process and completion of OneStream data forms.
• Perform monthly budget review with local departments.
• Compile monthly and quarterly forecast data to include narrative for differences to Board book forecast, budget, and prior year.
• Establish and maintain systems to track business trends, including labor utilization and costs, direct and indirect materials and supplies, scrap and salvage costs, overheads, and administrative expenses, etc.
• - Understand and supervise all daily accounting functions to include accoun