Job purpose
The Division Controller will oversee all aspects of costing, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing real-time insights that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. As a key business partner, this role works closely with operational and executive leadership to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support data-driven decision making.
In addition to leading financial operations within the division, the Controller will play a critical role in developing and optimizing financial processes, supporting system improvements, and promoting consistent financial practices across the company.
Duties & Responsibilities
•Leads by example to achieve BG’s Vision and Core Values.
•Adheres to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.
•Oversee all division-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
•Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.
•Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for the core manufacturing plant and start-up divisions.
•Manage inventory accounting, product costing, and cost model development for manufacturing, robotics integration, and promotional product workflows.
•Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve production efficiency, labor utilization, material flow, and cost performance.
•Build and optimize scalable financial and operational processes as emerging divisions transition from start-up to mature operations.
•Implement and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that deliver real-time insight into productivity, profitability, and operational performance.
•Conduct root-cause analysis on variances and operational issues, driving actionable corrective measures.
•Support capital planning efforts by preparing, analyzing, and tracking CAPEX, ROI models, and project financial performance.
•Provide financial insights and decision support for pricing, capacity planning, capital investments, new products/services, and strategic initiatives.
•Lead ERP-related financial controls, ensuring data integrity in part setup, BOMs, routers, cost roll-ups, and manufacturing processes.
•Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation or system improvements across the division.
•Maintain strong internal controls and support internal/external audit activities, including inventory audits.
•Prepare and present financial reviews, variance analyses, and performance updates for divisional and corporate leadership.
•Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align financial performance with operational and strategic goals.
•Serve as a key business partner to the CFO and Corporate Accounting team, supporting corporate reporting, pricing, and cost structure initiatives.
•Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required. Advanced degree preferred.
oCombination of experience + education considered.
•CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.
•Minimum of five years of hands-on accounting experience, preferable experience in manufacturing operations, cost accounting, &/or operations finance required.
•Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and labor/material cost structures.
•Demonstrated experience building or improving operational systems in a growing or start-up environment.
•Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAGE preferred), data analytics tools, and MS Office tools.
•Finance management experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
•Valid Drivers license required.