Eurofins - Mount Laurel Township, NJ

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Mount Laurel Township, NJ
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Business Controller at Eurofins Built Environment Testing USA is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis for various business units within the US Environment Division. This position requires a close partnership with business leaders to enhance forecasting accuracy, implement effective cost control measures, and provide a comprehensive understanding of the financial position of the business units. The Business Controller will also conduct capital investment analyses and ensure the accuracy of month-end financials, including appropriate accruals and accounting practices. In this role, the Business Controller will provide essential financial reporting, key performance indicators (KPIs), and metrics to the business units. They will collaborate with these units to complete projections, including budgets, forecasts, and mid-term plans. The position involves reviewing capital expenditure requests, assessing investment opportunities, and ensuring that financial data is accurate and actionable. The Business Controller will also prepare and analyze annual budgets based on historical performance and future expectations, while participating in accounts receivable collections to meet financial goals. Additionally, the Business Controller will serve as a financial advisor to the business units, reviewing cost data and making recommendations for improving cost control. They will oversee annual inventory and fixed asset physicals for relevant business units and respond to various requests for financial information from management, laboratories, accounting, and clients. This role is crucial for maintaining the financial health of the organization and ensuring that capital is spent effectively and controlled properly.

Responsibilities

  • Provides business units with financial reporting, KPIs and metrics
  • Works with business units to complete projections (budgets, forecasts and mid-term plans)
  • Completes capex review and forms; reviews investment opportunities and metrics
  • Reviews month-end preliminary P&Ls for correctness and works with NSC to make any needed adjustments
  • Prepares and reviews certain accruals
  • Oversight in annual inventory and fixed asset physicals for relevant business units
  • Serves as financial advisor to business units with business/cost results of financial decisions
  • Reviews cost data and makes recommendations on potential actions to improve cost control
  • Prepares and analyzes annual budgets based on past performance and future expectations
  • Participates in accounts receivable collections to achieve goals
  • Prepares and reviews capital spending requests to ensure capital is being spent effectively and capital is being properly controlled
  • Responds to requests of management, laboratories, accounting, and clients for financial information
  • Is well versed in the company's Spending & Contracting Authority and prepares S&CA deviation forms as required as well as any related materials such as forecasts
  • Monthly financial commentary
  • Assists the NSC with cash funding requests to Treasury
  • Monthly distribution and monitoring of invoiced not received (INR) report

Requirements

  • BS/BA in Accounting or related field
  • Minimum 5 years accounting experience (with at least one of those years in Financial Planning & Analysis)
  • CPA, CMA or Masters of Business or Accounting/Finance preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of GAAP
  • Proficient in accounting software
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Math skills and mathematical concepts
  • Time management skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to analyze and report financial data
  • Trend analysis skills
  • Ability to work independently
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