This role encompasses the organization and coordination of all corporate accounting cycles, finance cycles, and cash management across the division's subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record of driving financial performance and implementing robust financial controls in a complex manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses for all division facilities.
• Deliver comprehensive monthly management reports to the leadership team, providing insightful explanations of variances and key performance indicators.
• Monitor and analyze the profitability of each entity within the division, collaborating closely with plant controllers.
• Manage division cash flow, including planning for property, plant, and equipment (PP&E) acquisitions and significant raw material purchases.
• Ensure accurate and timely cash forecasting and reporting.
• Monitor and control project costing for each plant, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Oversee inventory management and ensure the integrity of annual inventory counts.
• Supervise and mentor plant controllers within the division.
• Present financial results and key performance indicators at division management meetings.
• Participate in strategic planning and decision-making, providing financial insights and recommendations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor robust business processes, management policies, and internal controls, in collaboration with plant controllers and the corporate finance team.
• Establish and standardize financial performance indicators, ensuring consistent tracking and reporting across all division plants.
• Stay abreast of relevant tax and corporate laws, ensuring compliance with restrictive clauses and bank commitments.
• Participate in special projects, including acquisitions and investments, providing financial expertise and due diligence.
• Actively contribute to the deployment and optimization of accounting and IT tools.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience in a large company or division of a large company, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing costing and inventory management.
• Proven ability to manage and analyze complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
• Ability to travel to various company facilities.