Senior Financial Analyst II / Operations Controller

The Operations Controller, Senior Financial Analyst II, is a high visibility role that drives the financial performance and strategic business decisions for the Supply Chain network of several manufacturing locations. Those manufacturing plants are part of the successful growth of Ecolab.    

The Controller is a key member of the Plant leadership team and the NA Supply Chain Finance team within Ecolab.  This role reports into the SR. Mng. Supply Chain Finance in Naperville, IL, with dotted line to Plant Manager. 
 

The Operations Controller will be responsible for the monthly closing, adhoc reporting; monthly forecasts; annual budgets including preparation of cost accounting analysis; maintenance of strong internal financial controls, including maintaining compliance with SOX requirements; and driving strong performance management across manufacturing.

A strong candidate will be able to successfully support building a TPM Loss reduction culture that drives $ accountability and ownership to the lowest levels of the organization; Capital management identifying savings opportunities and return on investment, improve financial processes through automation and redesign, and be a true partner to the Supply Chain teams at the plants and in Naperville.  This person will drive great collaboration across functions, supply chain network and divisions to deliver great results. 

Location: Fresno Txmain Responsibilities:

• Manages all accounting procedures related to month end close process, such us accruals, journal entry preparation, variance analysis. Provides operational support with capital equipment authorization, asset management and inventory control (cycle count process). .Prepares monthly plant forecast.
• Assures policies are being followed in accordance with SOX, GAAP and Corporate Policy
• Recommends improvements and helps guide the plant / supply chain through change while positively influencing others
• Prepares and analyzes financial reports including providing financial information for all plant departments
• Engages operation team during audit function to assure policies are being followed; recommends improvements and drive changes.
• Participates in the annual budget process, calculates and updates plant overhead rates and insures overall integrity of plant budget.
• Financial representative on TPM projects

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• 4+ years’ experience in Finance and Accounting, 2+ years’ plant controller/cost in manufacturing environment
• This position is not open to Immigration Sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, CMA and Green or Black Belt designation
• Demonstrated ability to lead/drive financial performance.
• TPM/Lean/Six Sigma knowledge
• Solid understanding of accounting concepts and practices
• Demonstrated history of process improvement and critical thinking
• Strong numerical aptitude, analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines
• Skilled communicator, both verbally and in writing

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $83,600.00 - $125,400.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. 

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Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

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