Group Financial Controller Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job ID:  526625

Sapphire Americas, a CRH company and part of the Ash Grove family of companies, delivers innovative, circular solutions that help decarbonize industries and communities. We specialize in transforming residual and non-recyclable materials into alternative fuels and raw materials for cement manufacturing - offering a zero-landfill pathway that conserves natural resources and advances the circular economy. Through our work, we reduce landfill dependency, lower carbon emissions, and unlock long-term environmental and economic value.

By turning waste into opportunity, Sapphire Americas is helping build a cleaner, more resilient future.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:  

Company Benefits: 

• Family Culture – We treat our team like family 
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription 
• Generous Paid Time Off 
• 11 Paid Holidays per year 
• 401k with 5% company match & profit sharing  
• Opportunities for Internal Mobility 
• Professional Development Opportunities 
• Training Provided 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goals 
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Company Paid Life Insurance 
• Short- & Long-Term Disability 
• Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more! 
• Opportunities for Community Engagement 
• Potential Relocation Packages

Summary:

The Financial Controller – Sapphire Americas oversees the financial function for the business. This position manages the monthly close process, reviewing revenue & cost variances, coordinating the budget process, maintaining forecasts, and monitoring capital spending. The position oversees the communication of financial data to senior management to help drive critical business decisions. The position also analyzes and evaluates business development opportunities. The Financial Controller – Sapphire Americas coordinates the efforts of the entire accounting and financial reporting department. Candidates located in Florida, Texas, or Kansas are preferred. However, highly qualified candidates residing in other locations will also be considered for remote employment. 

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines. 
• Coordinates and prepares monthly business review presentations to senior management.
• Maintains monthly forecasts for the business and submits them to CRH Group Finance monthly.
• Monitors revenue and cost variances and proactively communicates them to senior management.
• Monitors capital spending for the business to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.
• Communicates capital spending requirements to senior management.
• Works closely with internal and external auditors to plan and coordinate audit procedures.
• Ensures that the company's accounting and financial records are in compliance with GAAP and other accounting standards.
• Assists internal and external auditors with schedules and answers any associated questions.
• Works closely with the accounting and administrative team members involved with the business
• Assists the business in hiring, training, and setting standards for the accounting, finance, and administrative personnel working in the business with hiring, training, and setting standards for accounting, finance, and administrative personnel.
• Coordinates periodic calls and meetings with the group.
• Coordinates regular revenue and cost reviews to provide information and analysis to Senior Leadership.
• Provides monthly operating reports to appropriate teams and groups. Work closely with those groups to explain variances and identify and monitor key business metrics.
• Serves as Sapphire Americas SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) leader. Work with appropriate team members to set standards for SOX across the business and ensure that SOX controls are properly performed and documented.
• Monitors regional working capital and ensures company assets are properly protected and used efficiently.
• Deals regularly with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and that adequate controls are in place.
• Acts as a custodian of the organization's assets.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor 

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 
• Minimum 4 Year Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience iin finance/accounting experience in public accounting or private industry related positions. 
• Ability to perform, organize, and prioritize work independently
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to lead/manage others
• Knowledge of accounting practices as set forth by GAAP
• Ability to use Microsoft Office products
• Ability to utilize a personal computer to perform duties
• Ability to maintain confidential information with discretion
• Up to 25% domestic travel

Compensation:

• Compensation: $102,700.00 - $125,600.00 USD
• Eligible for yearly bonus 

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Sapphire Americas, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

 CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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