Kennametal · 1 month ago
Global Business Unit Controller - Earth Cutting Tools
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expKennametal Inc. is an industrial technology leader that has been delivering productivity through materials science and tooling solutions for over 80 years. The Earth Cutting Tools Business Unit Controller is responsible for accurate financial reporting and compliance, partnering with business leadership to drive data-driven decisions and enhance profitability.
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Responsibilities
Accountable for ensuring balance sheet and income statement integrity in accordance with US GAAP & compliance with all Kennametal accounting policies and procedures
Responsible for performing all month-end close procedures, ensuring a solid internal controls environment, preparing monthly financial results & various reporting including operational metrics
Communicate and present the monthly, quarterly, and annual results to allow a cross-functional team to understand the drivers of business performance. These reviews include understanding and communicating operational issues impacting the business
Analyze the global business results and provide feedback to the business leadership on drivers of performance & ways to increase profitability and long-term return on capital
Support the strategic plan and prepare the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts and measure actual performance
Work directly with the business leadership in developing strategic initiatives that will increase business performance
Evaluate capital allocation in conjunction with the business strategy
Oversee the management of working capital required for the business
Develop financial modeling supporting complex business decisions
Lead the talent development for approximately ~1-2 people, including plant controllers
Qualification
Required
4-year secondary degree in Accounting or Finance: CPA or MBA is preferred but not required
Knowledge of cost accounting and US GAAP required
Outstanding ability to interface with business leaders outside of accounting/finance and comfortable presenting to senior leaders of the organization
Excellent attention to detail, customer service orientation and timely follow through
Strong analytical skills (ability to recognize and resolve issues) with solutions-oriented mindset, ability to manage ambiguity, and a hands-on approach to problem solving
Financial acumen and business acumen necessary
Strategic thinking, leadership and influencing abilities
Strong leadership and management skills with attention to talent development
High energy and self-motivated person
Financial modeling experience
Travel will be required but under 15% of the time
Preferred
CPA or MBA
SAP and OneStream experience preferred
Company
Kennametal
Kennametal delivers productivity to customers seeking peak performance in demanding environments by providing innovative custom.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2015-02-27Post Ipo Equity
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Patrick S. Watson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Judith Bacchus
Vice President and CRHO
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