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About Justrite Safety Group
At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.
As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority-it's our passion.
The Contribution You'll bring to this Role:
The Industrial Matting Business Unit Controller will play a vital role in JSG's global finance transformation. The position will be responsible for overseeing financial performance and provide a strategic insight as we work to transform the JSG, Industrial Matting business (aka "NoTrax"). This includes financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, operations finance activities and providing strategic advice. The Industrial Matting Business Unit Controller plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information for decision-making while at the same time driving a controlled environment that ensures integrity within the business unit's financial statements. In addition, this position will also take a lead role in partnering with the Industrial Matting leadership team to help drive improvements within the business.
In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Finance with a dotted line report to the Business Unit General Manager, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.
About the Team:
As a member of our Finance team, you'll be working with professionals dedicated to excellence and innovation. At Justrite Safety Group, you'll work alongside some of the best in the industry, collaborating on impactful projects that drive business success. Our team values precision, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering results. Together, we create a supportive and challenging environment where you can grow your skills and make meaningful contributions to the company's financial strength and strategic goals.
What You'll Do at Justrite:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Controller is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, developing, and monitoring internal control systems, and helping develop business strategies and metrics tied to those strategies.
Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the business unit. Eliciting insight from the reviews that can be communicated to Senior Leadership to drive key decision making

• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards

• Consolidate financial statements for the entire group, reflecting the combined financial position and performance

• Help drive focused insights into key drivers of site operational performances (PPV, absorption impact and key cost drivers)

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop and manage the budgeting process, coordinating with the local leadership team and Business Unit General Managers to establish the appropriate financial targets

• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

Compliance and Regulatory Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and company-wide fiscal policies

• Coordinate as needed with JSG's Tax Manager to ensure compliance across our relevant tax positions (including local, state and federal regulations)

Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning:

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making by senior management. Take a proactive role in helping to forward steer the business

• Evaluate and make thoughtful recommendations regarding capital investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives

• Build analytical based forecasts, budgets and strategic plans that help guide the business on a go forward basis

Drive Strong Operations Finance Principles

• Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and track operations KPI's that will drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives

• Coordinate and oversee the annual standard cost roll

• Understand and monitor cost accounting variances and identify suggestions to improve unfavorable variances

• Ensuring proper inventory tracking and collections of labor / shop floor activity, including physical inventories

Internal Controls and Risk Management:

• Help implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity

• Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and control measures

Team Management and Development:

• Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals responsible for subsidiary-level accounting and reporting

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the finance team.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Communicate financial performance, trends, and forecasts to senior leadership team and other relevant stakeholders

• Act as strategic business partner for the Business Unit General Manager helping drive business performance

• Work across functions to help communicate inefficiencies while being a resource to help problem solve areas of improvement for the business

Systems and Technology Integration:

• Where needed, help oversee the implementation and integration of financial systems and technology platforms to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting

Your Skills and Expertise:
To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. CPA or MBA preferred.

• 7 - 10 years or progressive experience in financial management and reporting roles

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards. Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles and drivers of plant variances

• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Syteline, etc.)

• Advanced proficiency with Excel is required

Compensation:
The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $160,000 to $175,000.
Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when Justrite Safety Group and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.
Benefits:
Our benefits package at Justrite Safety Group is designed to be the best in the industry, offering everything you need to support your career and personal well-being. You'll receive a competitive salary paired with an extensive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. We provide flexible hours and alternative work arrangements designed to support a healthy work-life balance. These options vary depending on the specific roles and business needs.
Your financial future is secure with our 401K plan, complete with a company match, and you're protected with company-paid short and long-term disability insurance. To ensure you're at your best, we also offer generous paid time off, personal days, and a robust employee wellness program that supports your overall health and happiness. At Justrite, our benefits package is designed to help you thrive both in and out of the workplace.
Why Choose Justrite Safety Group?
As a leading name in the safety industry, Justrite provides a platform where you can collaborate with some of the best professionals in the field, learning from experts and contributing to cutting-edge solutions. The company's commitment to excellence and innovation ensures that you'll be part of a team that is making a real impact. With a strong focus on career advancement, Justrite empowers its employees to thrive both personally and professionally, making it an ideal workplace for those looking to grow their careers in a meaningful and rewarding environment.
Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community!
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