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WIDIA · 2 days ago

Global Business Unit Controller - Earth Cutting Tools

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

WIDIA is a leader in industrial technology, providing productivity solutions through materials science and tooling. The Earth Cutting Tools Business Unit Controller will lead financial reporting and compliance for the global business unit, partnering closely with leadership to drive data-driven decisions and support strategic initiatives.

IndustrialIndustrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing

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

US GAAPFinancial modelingCost accountingSAPOneStreamAnalytical skillsCustomer service orientationLeadershipStrategic thinkingAttention to detail

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