Business Controller

Marmon Foodservice Technologies, Inc.
Come join a team where People make the difference! As a part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a highly decentralized organization, we rely heavily on people with the aptitude, attitude, and entrepreneurial spirit to drive our success, and we're committed to attracting and retaining top talent.
Manages major aspects of the corporation's internal and external financial reporting process. Prepares financial statements for review by Financial Reporting Head, maintaining all supporting documentation. Assists with external review/audit process and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance procedures. Leads a team of direct reports.
Position Summary
Business Controller - MFT Americas
MFT America comprises 4 legal entities, 3 manufacturing locations, several brands (Cornelius, Prince Castle, Display Tech, and Silver King), and 4 OneStream Loads. Headquarters in Carol Stream, IL, which manufactures Food equipment for Quick Service Restaurants (McD, Burger King, Taco Bell, etc.) and Convenience and Gas Stores ((Circle K, 7/11, etc.). Sales in total are $400 million. We also have 2 large factories, 200,000 square feet in Reynosa, Mexico, that produce our beverage dispenser products.
Though you may not know us by name, you've most likely enjoyed meals and refreshments supported by our industry-leading brand portfolio. For decades, we've designed and manufactured food service equipment for some of the world's biggest, most recognized consumer brands. We are driven to innovate with a clear purpose: to enhance the eating and drinking experience, nourishing the people and communities we serve.
The finance function in North America is starting to migrate out from a silo-oriented model and progressing towards a "One Finance function," ultimately enabling three main deliverables: more robust controls, more efficient centralized and standardized working methods, and better financial business partners' experience supporting improved financial results on a company level.
The finance organizational structure that allows those key deliverables requires the coexistence of two groups. One is represented by more transactional finance, which is Shared Service Center driven, allowing for more standardized and centralized work and supporting economies of scale. At the same time, another small group focuses on business partnering and supports taking the company to its next level, providing leadership with a good set of data, and putting in place the right policies and procedures.
Playing the finance business partner role, the Business Controllerwill be responsible for properly informing the business on key financial metrics and partnering with senior leaders and managers to advise on financial controls and operating performance strategies and execution. This position will provide expert financial analytics, guidance, and strategic support as a finance business partner focusing on Marketing, Product Management, and R&D functions for America's business. The role will report to the VP of Finance of the MFT America business.
This role is subject to our hybrid work model: we collaborate in the office on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. You can work the rest of the week wherever it suits you best.
Qualifications
Finance business partners play a critical role in organizations, requiring a blend of financial expertise and strategic thinking. Some key skills include:

• A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related major is required; an MBA is preferred.
• 15+ years of finance and business leadership experience, operating as a finance business partner to leadership.
• CPA certification and audit experience are a plus.
• Skilled user of Excel and will have hands-on experience with general accounting software and corporate financial reporting systems (e.g., OneStream). A moderate level of proficiency in PowerPoint is needed.
• Essential personal attributes include excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, quiet self-confidence, and the ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization.
• In addition, the candidate must possess the ability to be a self-starter and handle workload proactively, manage his/her time wisely, and manage multiple tasks during stringent month-end deadlines.

What You'll Do

• Interact with the management team to provide consultative support for business improvement initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Ability to convey complex financial information clearly and concisely to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborate and support preparing business cases, providing recommendations based on key financial indicators.
• Analyze current operating results and business operations regarding costs, budgets, policies, and trends related to future business plans and increased profit opportunities.
• Properly disseminate appropriate financial data within MFT to aid corporate decision-making and planning.
• Strategic Thinking, with the capacity to link financial performance with broader company objectives and contribute to long-term planning.
• Proficiency in data analysis, interpreting financial metrics, and providing insights to drive decision-making.
• Reports financial results, business risks, budgets, and business strategies effectively and in a timely manner to the company and its stakeholders following parent guidelines.
• Cooperates with the FP&A team to automate, standardize, and centralize management reports.
• Ensure compliance with MFT's Standard Practice Instructions, Sarbanes Oxley internal controls, and FCPA.
• Constantly maintain and drive a customer service mindset throughout teams; encourage cross-functional working relationships to enhance the delivery of the best possible service to internal and external users.
• Performance of relevant tasks and duties not explicitly listed above.

Who You Are

• Financial Acumen, with a strong understanding of financial principles, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Business Understanding: In-depth knowledge of the industry, market trends, and the company's operations to align financial strategies with business goals.
• Demonstrated excellence in managing finance, accounting, budgeting, controls, pricing, business analytics, reporting, and information technology.
• Demonstrated experience in identifying and developing metrics and measurements to successfully manage, control, and profitably grow businesses.
• Demonstrated experience in providing oversight and aggressive management of operating expenses.
• Demonstrated experience in continually identifying, assessing, and communicating risks and exposures within or faced by the business and having developed measures to effectively mitigate such risks on a timely basis.

Skills/Experience We're Looking For

• High character traits (ethics and honesty) and ability and willingness to take and defend difficult positions when necessary.
• Aptitude for identifying financial challenges and proposing effective solutions to address them.
• Proactive, poised, and possessing a sense of urgency, with evidence of having worked as a true business partner.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• A collaborative and flexible style with a strong service mentality. Needs to be seen as a team player who is committed to lifelong learning.
• A hands-on leader with integrity and a desire to work in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
• An effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills.
• Good business and common sense with healthy business skepticism.
• Experience partnering with, influencing, and acting as a trusted advisor to executive-level peers and sponsoring cross-functional initiatives and change.

Benefits
We support your well-being with comprehensive and easy-to-use benefits you can enroll in on your first day of employment. Here are some of the highlights:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug insurance plans
• Access to a Health Advocate who is an expert in Marmon's health plan and can help you select the best health benefits for you and your family
• Tax-advantaged spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Wellness programs and resources, including Telehealth, Mental Health, Fitness, and Family Planning
• Generous paid time off for personal use, holidays, and parental leave
• Company-sponsored life insurance
• 401(k) with fully vested company match; Marmon may also make an additional annual discretionary contribution to your account, whether or not you contribute on your own
• Financial and retirement advising

Working Conditions
Work is performed largely in a hybrid office and manufacturing environment. Work hours will generally be during regular business hours with at least 40 hours a week, but may vary according to special projects, deadlines, or other concerns.
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Business Description
The Marmon Group LLC, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, is a diversified manufacturing and industrial services company with over $10 billion in annual revenue. Marmon Foodservice Technologies is an industry-leading food and beverage equipment manufacturer with a strong brand portfolio with over $700 million in revenue. The group is comprised of five businesses.

• MFT America
• MFT Europe
• MFT Asia
• Marmon Link & Renew
• Angelo Po

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.