Craft Your Career with BrassCraft Manufacturing Company!

POSITION SUMMARY:

As Operations Controller, you will play a key role in the company’s daily operations, leading all aspects of operational accounting, including financial oversight of our US manufacturing plants. This is a transformational role that will drive the development, refinement, implementation, and enforcement of policies and procedures to improve the overall operation, effectiveness, and financial condition of the company.

The ideal candidate should excel working in a fast-paced environment, look to solve challenging problems, and is motivated to implement innovative ways to do things better. You'll thrive if you are highly organized, driven, a self-starter, and analytical with strong attention to detail.

This role will report to the Vice President of Finance and IT and will manage the Operational Finance team (3 direct reports). This is a hybrid role based out of Novi, MI.

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Full-scale transformation of plant controllership structure, processes and implementation of initiatives that will drive transparency and growth opportunities

Direct the organization's accounting functions. Areas of focus include:

Operational Accounting

Plant Financial Control

Cost Accounting

Develop and support monthly forecasting, the annual operating plan, plant performance, budgeting systems, and the preparation and presentation of financial reports to senior management

Train and manage the Operational Finance staff

Oversee month end operational close activities and business partner with operations and supply chain lead to explain results, trends and identify actions.

Lead monthly review of Operations & Supply Chain metrics including headcount, overtime, production output, productivity, yields, Material costs, and purchase price variance (PPV)

Collaborate cross-functionally on the development of Standard Cost calculations and files.

Analyze core accounts and key performance indicators. Be a thought leader and provide insights on achievement of improved cost and operational efficiencies.

Evaluate and recommend changes in the company’s cost structure, as appropriate.

Perform in-depth analysis on manufacturing variances and PPV.

Drive finance-side evaluations for make vs buy analysis.

Compile and analyze financial reports that indicate trends, variances, inventories etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA or MBA required

7+ years of related controller experience

3+ years of experience supporting manufacturing operations

5+ years in a management role.

Demonstrated progressive financial experience in a manufacturing background

Strong knowledge and practical application of US GAAP and internal controls

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Big 4 experience

Experience with JD Edwards and Hyperion Financial Management

COMPETENCIES:

Strong ability to provide business insights through analytical skills and financial modeling

Solid experience with IT systems implementation and continuous improvement

Proficiency in MS Office suite, with advanced excel skills for preparing reports, worksheets, charts, and procedures

Ability to present to a group of employees, managers, or executives

Relationship-building and influence skills with a high degree of diplomacy

Demonstrate keen attention to detail and strong follow-through

Experienced with process development and improvement

Proactive team player who can self-initiate

Strong work ethic with a results-driven “get-it-done” attitude

Excellent analytical, project management, problem solving and change management skills.

ABOUT US

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer and distributor of high-quality water and gas flow control products, plumbing service, and repair parts for the new construction and repair/remodel markets. Headquartered in Novi, Michigan, BrassCraft supports a wide array of channel partners including wholesalers, retailers, and specialty dealers, who serve residential and commercial markets across the Americas. BrassCraft has set the plumbing standard for 70+ years, with industry leading brands including BrassCraft® and Plumbshop®

BrassCraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer, and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

BrassCraft is an E-Verify employer.

Company: BrassCraft Manufacturing

Full time

Hiring Range: $118,300.00 - $185,900.00

Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.

Brasscraft (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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