Senior Director, Business Unit Controller (Shelter Solutions)

Position Overview

The Senior Director 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 units 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 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 units accounting function are essential. The individual will be responsible for safeguarding the control environment and leading an accounting organization that consistently delivers highquality financial data to key stakeholders in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees daytoday 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 nonroutine 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

Qualifications :

Ideal Experience

• More than 10 years of accounting controls and financial reporting experience in a large complex manufacturing company.
• Experienced leading a decentralized accounting function.
• Proven experience driving strategic transformation initiatives.
• Previous controller experience.
• National public accounting firm experience.
• A proven history of establishing documenting and implementing welldefined 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 multitask. Plan oriented.
• Strong academic credentials including a degree in accounting. A graduate decree is a plus. A CPA designation is required with fluency in accounting and oversight.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets Act consistently with CBBs Values (Safety Integrity & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (CustomerCentricity 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 companys 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 welldeveloped business acumen and the capacity to influence decisionmaking 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 welldeveloped 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 handson teamoriented 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.

Additional Information :

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live work and play. Fulltime* team members receive** medical dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO paid holidays FSA life insurance LTD STD 401k EAP discount programs tuition reimbursement training and professional development. 

*Fulltime is defined as regularly working 30 hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

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