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Central States · 1 week ago

Division Controller

Central States is seeking a Division Controller to serve as the primary financial leader for an assigned business division. The role is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and performance through accurate reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis, while partnering closely with division leadership to drive profitability and optimize resource utilization.

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Responsibilities

Oversee all division accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, and cost accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
Lead the division’s budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes; provide actionable insights to improve financial performance
Collaborate with operations leadership to analyze cost drivers, pricing, and production metrics that impact profitability
Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements, corporate policies, and regulatory standards
Manage financial aspects of capital projects, business cases, and investment analyses to support division growth and efficiency initiatives
Partner with HR and operations to oversee workforce planning, compensation budgeting, and incentive program tracking within financial parameters
Coach and develop accounting and finance team members to ensure accuracy, accountability, and professional growth
Serve as the primary liaison between the division and corporate finance, ensuring alignment on reporting, policy, and strategic priorities
Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above

Qualification

Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingGAAP ComplianceCPA CertificationPower BIERP ImplementationAnalytical SkillsTeam LeadershipCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or senior financial management role
Demonstrated success managing accounting operations and partnering with operational leaders in a manufacturing or multi-division environment

Preferred

CPA or CMA certification
Experience with multi-entity or multi-division consolidations
Advanced proficiency in Power BI or other financial data visualization tools
Experience with process improvement or ERP system implementation (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP)

Company

Central States

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We produce steel products that make a lasting, positive contribution to our communities and our planet.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jennifer Davis
Chief Market Officer
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