Business Unit Controller (Acquisition and Integration Experience a MUST)

Company: Dometic
Location: Cerritos
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Business Unit Controller ?Dometic Overview:Millions of people around the world buy and use Dometic products. They're RV users, boat owners, truck drivers', and campers' outdoor people. And all part of a growing movement - a longing for freedom and adventure a desire to explore the world and to stay away for extended periods of time. We call it mobile living. Our mission is to make mobile living easy through smart and reliable products with outstanding design. To be successful in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - We are passionate, We act responsibly, We are building together and We embrace change; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things. PurposeFinancial Controller Residential is a new position within Dometic and will be reporting to the CFO - Americas in the Rosemont Office (Chicago Metro area), and dotted line to the President of Twin Eagles in California and the GM of Residential in Sweden.--The CFO Americas, the Corporate Finance team as well as the Director of Finance Operation all work out of Rosemont.--The President of Residential (Twin Eagles) is based in Southern California. The Global GM of Residential is based in Stockholm - Sweden. The Financial Controller will be responsible for providing full finance support for Dometic's newly acquired Residential Business. He/She will work closely with our Finance Integration Manager, based in the Philadelphia area.The Financial Controller will work closely together with divisional GM and Global GM of Dometic's Residential Business on integration and managing and improving profitability and ensuring prudent expense management. Main Responsibilities * Decision support for both GM's in the Residential Division* Co-manage and drive full P&L and Balance Sheet for Residential Division* Financial reporting and analysis of all controllable expenses for assigned division* Enhance existing tools and develop new analytical tools to understand sales trends by channel, product area and product type* Monitor overall financial performance for assigned divisions and advise management, as appropriate, changes/actions necessary to meet targets.--Help develop and implement corrective actions.* Financial evaluation, risk analysis and advice regarding new products, development projects, investment proposals, contracts and service agreements, as well as channel management and customer profitability* Monitor new product development projects to ensure adherence to established timeline and customer commitments* Contribute to the formulation of business plans, including leadership in the development of the annual budget and forecast processes; providing financial advice on tactical and strategic plans* Develop Business Scorecard for Residential division and report performance* Manage SG&A expenses for Residential division including monthly analysis, budgeting and forecasting Who are we looking forQualifications and ExperienceWe believe that the ideal candidate has the following qualifications and experiences:* 7-10 years of related work experience including prior controllership experience* Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex financial issues to non-finance personnel* Able to find right balance between business partner of General Managers and the independent controller role* Prior Post Merger Integration is a major plus* Good understanding of accounting, controlling and business* Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting is required* Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills required* Master's degree is preferred* D365, Qlik and AARO experience preferredSuccess FactorsTo be successful in this role, you understand the importance of our core values - We are passionate, We act responsibly, We are building together and We embrace change; these values reflect the heart and soul of Dometic and they define what it takes to work here and how we do things.In addition to embracing our core values, we believe that you possess the following skills, competencies & characteristics:* Strong business Acumen* Solid strategic mindset* Spanish Language is a plus* Can do attitude, high energy* Structured and analytic working style* Strong coordination skills with attention to details, whilst also keeping the bigger picture in mind* Can keep up with pace of business* Prior controlling experience in fast growing businesses* Prior industry experience is a plus, not a must have* Become part of high energy teamBenefit highlights:* You are eligible for Benefits on your first day* You can begin contributing to your 401K on your first day* 401K matching begins on your first day* You are 100% vested on your first day* We also contribute to your gym membership and a Costco or Sam's Club membership

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