Signode Industrial Group
Business Unit Controller - Brighton, MI
Signode Industrial Group, Brighton, Michigan, United States, 48116
Company Description
With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.
We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer‑focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end‑of‑line packaging company.
Benefits Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.
Salary The annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus Target and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.
Summary This role is responsible for providing full financial and administrative support to a specific business unit within Signode. The individual will be responsible for monthly financial reporting, as well as management analysis focusing on such areas as sales, gross margin, overhead spending, scrap, inventory and working capital. In addition, this role will be highly involved in coordinating the annual planning and quarterly forecasting process across the global platform. This role is critical in its ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of financial data in order to support accurate and timely strategic and tactical business decisions. It is important for this role to have an active presence at the business unit platform and will require a minimum of two working days at the plant. These plants are located in either Kankakee IL, Elkart/Gary IN and/or Danville VA.
Essential Functions
Ensure timely execution of the monthly financial close process in accordance with US GAAP and internal Signode policies and procedures.
Foster a strong partnership with Commercial, Operational and Functional leads by providing relevant financial analysis and insight to drive improvement across the Group. This role will be the financial leader of the business unit.
Drive the financial planning process for the Business Unit Platform:
Coordinate annual budget process as well as weekly/monthly/quarterly forecasts
Participate in presenting financial plans to Signode Senior Leadership Team
Conduct business analysis, product lines and functions on an ad‑hoc basis including, but not limited to the following:
Sales and margin trend analysis by product, geographic region, customer and end‑market; identifying areas for growth as well as profit leakage
Overhead spend analysis by major expense type and function
Capital project analysis including cost tracking and inventory initiatives
Provide a continuous improvement mindset and partner with other controllers in improving productivity across Platforms and Signode
Foster an environment of teamwork; emphasize the importance of internal collaboration to meet and exceed customers’ expectations.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance/Accounting preferred
Experience
10+ years of progressive financial experience
High proficiency in Excel
Ability to efficiently mine and summarize large amounts of data across multiple data sources
Experience following SOX (Sarbanes‑Oxley) Audit requirements preferred
Self‑motivation to understand the plant operations
Strong and confident communicator to large ranges of audiences - from plant operations to Americas President
Experience and working knowledge of the following software packages preferred: OneStream, AX, Great Plains
Functional Success Drivers
Self‑Starter
Analysis Skills
Detail Oriented
Interpersonal savvy
Sense of Urgency
Track Record
Conceptual Ability
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer‑focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end‑of‑line packaging company.
Benefits Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.
Salary The annual salary for this position ranges from $130,000 - $160,000 + 15% Bonus Target and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and/or skillset.
Summary This role is responsible for providing full financial and administrative support to a specific business unit within Signode. The individual will be responsible for monthly financial reporting, as well as management analysis focusing on such areas as sales, gross margin, overhead spending, scrap, inventory and working capital. In addition, this role will be highly involved in coordinating the annual planning and quarterly forecasting process across the global platform. This role is critical in its ability to analyze and interpret large amounts of financial data in order to support accurate and timely strategic and tactical business decisions. It is important for this role to have an active presence at the business unit platform and will require a minimum of two working days at the plant. These plants are located in either Kankakee IL, Elkart/Gary IN and/or Danville VA.
Essential Functions
Ensure timely execution of the monthly financial close process in accordance with US GAAP and internal Signode policies and procedures.
Foster a strong partnership with Commercial, Operational and Functional leads by providing relevant financial analysis and insight to drive improvement across the Group. This role will be the financial leader of the business unit.
Drive the financial planning process for the Business Unit Platform:
Coordinate annual budget process as well as weekly/monthly/quarterly forecasts
Participate in presenting financial plans to Signode Senior Leadership Team
Conduct business analysis, product lines and functions on an ad‑hoc basis including, but not limited to the following:
Sales and margin trend analysis by product, geographic region, customer and end‑market; identifying areas for growth as well as profit leakage
Overhead spend analysis by major expense type and function
Capital project analysis including cost tracking and inventory initiatives
Provide a continuous improvement mindset and partner with other controllers in improving productivity across Platforms and Signode
Foster an environment of teamwork; emphasize the importance of internal collaboration to meet and exceed customers’ expectations.
Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance/Accounting preferred
Experience
10+ years of progressive financial experience
High proficiency in Excel
Ability to efficiently mine and summarize large amounts of data across multiple data sources
Experience following SOX (Sarbanes‑Oxley) Audit requirements preferred
Self‑motivation to understand the plant operations
Strong and confident communicator to large ranges of audiences - from plant operations to Americas President
Experience and working knowledge of the following software packages preferred: OneStream, AX, Great Plains
Functional Success Drivers
Self‑Starter
Analysis Skills
Detail Oriented
Interpersonal savvy
Sense of Urgency
Track Record
Conceptual Ability
Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affiliated Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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