Senior Manager – Business Line Controller

SGS & Co; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Flexible spending account

Job summary

A multinational company in Pittsburgh seeks a Senior Manager – Business Line Controller to manage financial and administrative functions across various business lines. This hybrid role demands extensive managerial experience and strong accounting expertise. Responsibilities include providing financial advisory support, preparing management reports, and leading teams. Ideal candidates should have a proven track record in managerial accounting, knowledge of US GAAP, and proficiency in software tools like SAP. Compensation ranges from $140,000 to $150,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years progressive managerial accounting experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of US GAAP is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial advisory support to business managers.
• Oversee compliance with accounting activities.
• Develop and distribute monthly management reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Accounting expertise

Business acumen

Leadership skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP ERP/BPC/BI

Job description

Senior Manager – Business Line Controller

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Hybrid role based in Pittsburgh PA

Position Summary

The Senior Manager – Business Line Controller plans, organizes and directs the financial and administrative functions across multiple business lines. This role uses research, analysis and experience to develop business and financial recommendations for the business line’s economic and financial performance. The position performs monthly forecasts and analysis relative to targets and assists leadership with preparation of the annual strategic plan and operating budget.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide financial advisory support to business managers.
• Oversee compliance with critical accounting activities (e.g., revenue recognition, inventory accounting, accrued liabilities, etc.).
• Develop and distribute monthly management reports to review and analyze business performance.
• Analyze monthly financial results relative to targets and make recommendations for course corrections.
• Analyze profitability of respective business lines and new product launches.
• Prepare strategic planning financials and annual operating budgets.
• Prepare monthly forecast and analysis relative to targets.
• Provide commercial finance support (e.g., pricing, RFP responses).
• Prepare financial justification for appropriation requests.
• Accountable for reliability of relevant financial processes and associated internal control compliance.
• Lead and assist with projects to improve financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Monitor support levels provided by Global Business Services organization.
• Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of employee(s) to ensure goals or objectives are accomplished. Mentor, coach, train, and develop team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 8+ years progressive managerial accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Occasional travel locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• Accounting expertise; knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Experience with SAP ERP/BPC/BI.
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast‑paced and deadline‑oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong general business acumen.

Compensation

U.S. pay range: $140,000 – $150,000 annually.

Benefits

Group benefits include health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGS & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Protected Veterans. Individuals with Disabilities. The employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.