Regional Controller

Position Summary:

This position will utilize strong accounting, financial reporting, planning, analytical and leadership skills to support the US Operations within the region. The Regional Controller will manage and oversee the month-end close process, prepare and review financial reports, review and prepare budgeting and forecasting, as well as provide analytical support for key initiatives and ad hoc requests for the distribution centers assigned within the region. It is expected that the individual in this role demonstrate a true partnership with all levels of leadership within the division. This includes, but not limited to the Division Vice President, General Managers and DC Department Leadership. This position will have direct reports as assigned to support the role and the locations within the region.

Position Responsibilities may include, but not limited to:

• Manage M/E financial close, reporting, forecast, budget process for a subset of locations within the region

• Manage a select number of individuals within the Finance department to ensure seamless support of the assigned locations.

• Prepare and review periodic reporting/analysis (daily/weekly/monthly)

• Month end preparation/reporting/review

• P&L review with DC/Regional management

• Variance analysis / explanations

• Balance sheet review

• Operational KPI review

• Forecasting (flash report) DC performance (weekly/quarterly/monthly)

• Reviewing/identifying/communicating operational/financial risk and opportunities (labor, R&M, etc)

• Capital expense management

• RFA generation review

• Request approval

• Spend review

• Support analysis of major initiatives

• New facility, network optimization, delivery frequency change, pay methodology change, etc.

• Business case development, if investment required

• Union contract renewal financial support

• Cost saving initiatives

• Budget Process

• Budget model improvement support

• Budget development/review

• Operating plan

• Capital plan

• Cost Savings plan

• Analysis to support targeted increases

• Mark up

• Operating expenses (inflation, labor, fuel, fleet, etc.)

• Major initiatives (add'l volume, delivery frequency, etc.)

• Benchmark SCA (external) reporting

• Market/DC Management support

• Budget presentation preparation (internal/external)

• Supply Chain requests (ROI, PFP, DC summary information, etc.)

• Build/strengthen relationships/trust

• Internal controls support

• Periodic physical inventory process (travel requirement)

• Periodic shop inventory process

• Bi-annual fixed asset inventory process

• Pricing/rebate/recovery/approval review

• Nonstock expense review/approval

• Audit Support (internal/external)

• People

• Lead team to support assigned locations

• Sharing /standardization of best practices

• Leading/training/professional development - direct reports/DC staff

• Support DC leadership with preparation of DC performance reporting for local Supply Chain Advisory Councils

• Collect, analyze, and interpret data, quantifying financial opportunity and risk, and communicating the optimal business decisions/actions

• Enhance and/or develop new financial models to improve existing financial plans or decision analyses

• Other projects or duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting or Finance with 10+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting

• Proven leadership and financial skills

• Strong distribution business acumen and operational understanding

• Confident communication skills to effectively work with senior management in various departments and locations

• Detail-oriented, and possess sharp business acumen

• Ability to build and maintain good business partnerships at all levels of the organization

• Critical thinking skills with an eye for problem solving and insights

• Strong presentation skills

• Strategic thinker and change agent

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Willingness to travel up to 10% for periods of time

• This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Due to the nature of our business in regard to such things as delivery schedules, order inputs, selection, and Department of Transportation Hours of Service, overtime, attendance and punctuality are essential job functions. Should an individual in this classification not be able to adhere to this requirement due to a disability, they should contact their Human Resources department to see what, if any, reasonable accommodation may be made.