Terex

Operational Controller

US-MI Durand Full time

Job Description:

This position will operate as a key business partner and leader of the Minerals Processing Systems USA operations by providing finance and accounting guidance and perspective on business decisions. Drive operation accountability in financial performance, manage and drive financial consistency across the business. Includes oversite of reporting, detailed analysis, planning, compliance, and support relative to the brand performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Operate as a key business partner of the operational organizations by providing finance and accounting perspective on business decisions.  Drive adherence to annual operating plan.

  • Drive operational accountability in financial performance, manage monthly operating reviews and drive financial reporting consistency across the business.

  • Analyze significant variances from planned and forecasted results in order to provide interpretive comments and recommendations to management.

  • Manage robust process for key manufacturing performance initiatives by establishing metrics and analysis for measurement, reporting and evaluation of results.

  • Direct and develop performance reporting and variance analysis to AOP, forecasts and prior year.  Explain key drivers of manufacturing efficiency, purchase prices, product standard margins, absorption and standard costs – material, labor and overhead, etc.

  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly financial performance and management reports as required by management to maintain their understanding of the business.

  • Review and interpretation of S&OP information and interpretation of trends and NWC impacts.

  • Manage through active participation ongoing cost control and reduction efforts by identifying, evaluating and monitoring cost reduction programs and initiatives.

  • Lead the process for budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.

  • Direct and coordinate with the operational, supply chain and SG&A teams the establishment of annual departmental budgets and forecasts.

  • Direct financial oversight on new product and process development activities.

  • Actively participate to increase and improve cash flow generation, NWC Improvement.

  • Financial oversight on physical inventory – safeguarding of assets, carrying cost, cycle count, physical count adjustments and excess & obsolescence reserve.

  • Manage through active participation the development and review of capital expenditure requests.

  • Manage the standard costs, inventory valuation, cost accounting methodology, maintenance of product costs and the annual cost revision process.

  • Assist with change management activities, business process improvement and system efficiencies in order to improve and standardize.

  • TMS Implementation into Durand for one management system. 

  • Actively support Finance and Global Business Services (GBS, aka Shared Services).

  • Execute and comply with Terex policy and procedures, local statutory and legal requirements and Sarbanes-Oxley documentation, assessment and evaluation requirements as directed.

  • Sarbanes-Oxley: lead, manage and drive compliance to ICRM elements.

  • Support talent development through continuous improvement initiatives, performance assessment, coaching and evaluation, team member professional development and active participation in the delivery of financial training.

  • Assist Finance Director and Global Product Line Directors with ad hoc request and other various projects as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 5 plus year of experience including managerial roles in accounting, FP&A and management reporting of a manufacturing corporation. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong working knowledge of internal control processes and Sarbanes-Oxley.

  • Strong leadership skills and executive presence to be able to influence senior management team.

  • Manufacturing experience required

  • Cost Accounting Background preferred

  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills to complement creative “out-of-the-box” thinking.

  • Adaptable, self-motivated and influential team player who can drive change. Lead by example.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, relationship building skills and demonstrated ability to work across functional areas and levels of management.

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.

  • Strong computer skills – Oracle, OneStream, Excel, PowerPoint and Word proficiency.

  • Quick learner and strong sense of natural curiosity.

  • Proven track record of attaining organizational and personal objectives.

  • Willing to travel occasionally to sites of responsibility, management meetings.




If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build, and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization, and offer complementary digital solutions, designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.  We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce.  Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values – Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship.  Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members.  To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability, including disabled veterans, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.  You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at Globaltalentacquisitions@terex.com

The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.