Business Controller - Springfield , OH or New Berlin, WI

At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive. We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.

Position can be Springfield OH, Or New Berlin, WI

REPORTS TO: USA and Canada Crane Service Controller

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Have an active role in country area management team to ensure finance related issues are being considered in local decision making. Serve as a key finance partner to business leaders and support local decision making with analysis and reporting.
• Responsible for accurate and timely management accounting and operative reporting within the group’s framework.
• Prepare and analyze reports of customer, project, product, and agreement profitability.
• Provide Management with information and recommendations relative to the financial transactions, operational cost, inventories, sales, orders, taxes, depreciation, property, and other asset values, etc.
• Support the preparation of operating budgets and forecasts. Prepare statements of recommendations relative to future financial plans, forecasts, objectives, internal controls, policies, and goals.
• Evaluate and implement such approved programs deemed adequate to achieve cost reduction, improve controls, work simplification and best equipment utilization.
• Recognize implications and relationships among problems and issues and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ensure that the company’s employees at all levels are aware of the Group’s policies, instructions, and guidelines in financial, legal and IT matters.
• Conduct local audits of Service locations and report findings and recommendations to the management.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

EDUCATION: Requires a degree in Accounting/Business Administration. CPA Designation an asset.

EXPERIENCE: Eight (8) or more years progressive experience in preparatory accounting, financial analysis, and/or Controller positions in a Service environment are required. SAP, Siebel or large ERP system strongly preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Expected Travel 10-15%

What we offer:

Benefits: Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, 401k plan with a match from day one, profit sharing, identity theft protection, accident insurance, travel insurance and so much more!

Vacation: 2 weeks of vacation per year (pro-rated for the first year depending on start date). 5-12 years of service, 3 weeks. 13+ years of service, 4 weeks.

Sick Leave: 5 days of Sick Leave per year. Pro-rated the first year after 90 days of service

Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Konecranes moves what matters. Konecranes is a global leader in material handling solutions, serving a broad range of customers across multiple industries. We consistently set the industry benchmark, from everyday improvements to the breakthroughs at moments that matter most, because we know we can always find a safer, more productive and sustainable way. That's why, with 16 000+ professionals in over 50 countries, we are trusted every day to lift, handle and move what the world needs.

Konecranes is committed to ensuring that all employees and job applicants are treated fairly in an environment which is free from any form of discrimination. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.

Konecranes, Inc. and its affiliates will not accept resumes from external recruiters or agencies without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission. Any resumes sent without a Service Agreement and Agency Portal submission with Konecranes, Inc. are void of any fees and free for internal use. Applicable Konecranes data protection obligations are the responsibility of the agency.