Vice President, Business Unit Controller (Shelter Solutions)
The Vice President, Business Unit Controller (Shelter Solutions) occupies a senior position within both the accounting leadership team and the business unit leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer of the Company. This role is accountable for overseeing the business unit's accounting and reporting functions in alignment with the established corporate directives. The incumbent will collaborate with corporate accounting, business unit leadership, including the business unit Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization, the global shared service organization, as well as internal audit, tax, and other pertinent groups. Additionally, the role involves partnership with the Business Unit Senior Vice President of Finance.
It is imperative to maintain the integrity of and enhance the underlying accounting processes. The ideal candidate must possess the capability to drive substantial process improvements in a challenging environment and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A high level of attention to detail and the ability to drive efficiencies throughout the business unit's accounting function are essential. The individual will be responsible for safeguarding the control environment and leading an accounting organization that consistently delivers high-quality financial data to key stakeholders in a timely manner.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Oversees day-to-day accounting and control functions for business unit
- Collaborates with FP&A team
- Supports business unit to drive value and improve results
- Manages monthly close and reporting for business units
- Ensures consistent implementation of accounting policies
- Resolves accounting issues per company policies
- Strong control focus with ability to implement and upgrade
- Participates in "non-routine transactions" process
- Coordinates resolution of technical accounting issues
- Works with independent accountants, corporate controller, and external reporting
- Interprets, implements, and monitors accounting policies
- Integrates acquisitions and divestitures with corporate and IT
- Engages in business unit system implementations
- Hires, trains, and retains skilled staff
- Performs other assigned duties
Ideal Experience :
More than 15 years of accounting, controls, and financial reporting experience in a large, complex, manufacturing company (industrial manufacturing preferred).Experienced leading a decentralized accounting function.Proven experience driving strategic transformation initiatives.Previous controller experience.National public accounting firm experience is a plus, but not required.A proven history of establishing, documenting, and implementing well-defined accounting and control procedures, policies, and processes.Strong business acumen and broad experience in financial reporting.Significant experience with U.S. GAAP.Proven experience implementing systems is preferred.Experience with Mergers and Acquisitions, a track record of financial due diligence and integration associated with transactions is preferred.Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Plan oriented.Strong academic credentials, including a degree in accounting. A graduate degree is a plus.A CPA designation is preferred.Critical Competencies for Success :
Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets Act consistently with CBB's Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).Financial Acumen Possesses robust analytical capabilities, including the proficiency to distill intricate and voluminous data into actionable insights. An experienced and meticulous accounting professional proficient in accounting and controls, ensuring an exemplary monthly close process while fostering the continuous enhancement of financial reporting operations with a focus on precision and punctuality. Oversees and contributes to the company's proficiency in utilizing its financial system to enhance the aggregation of internal financial reporting and analysis, in close collaboration with senior management.Business Partner Exhibits well-developed business acumen and the capacity to influence decision-making effectively through analysis and insight. Demonstrates skill in balancing the need for collaboration with the necessity of being assertive and directive. Cultivates a profound commercial understanding of key business drivers and establishes relationships across the enterprise, appropriately balancing business objectives and accounting principles when making judgments on complex accounting treatments. Further integrates the function, bringing added rigor and engagement to the close and financial reporting activities.Leadership and Influencing Exhibits highly developed emotional intelligence. Possesses well-developed leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a collaborative orientation essential for thriving in a matrixed and evolving environment, where success is contingent upon partnering with diverse functional and operational colleagues. Proactively builds relationships, communicates in business terms, and conveys complex financial concepts clearly and compellingly. Maintains unquestioned integrity and ethics, and embodies a strong character that swiftly earns the confidence and trust of others. Demonstrates a hands-on, team-oriented, leadership by example approach, characterized by a strong work ethic. Exhibits a positive attitude when addressing challenges. Utilizes exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively engage with senior management and other key stakeholders.