Controller

Date: Nov 23, 2024

Location:

Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941

Req ID: 31528

Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

TheController is responsible for providing financial leadership and strategic decision support to all aspects of the Milwaukee Operations, including manufacturing operations, engineering, and logistics. Key duties include overseeing revenue recognition for original equipment (OE), managing sales and margin forecasts, and directing capital and expense budgets for the Milwaukee Operations and Distribution Center. The role requires driving process improvements, ensuring compliance with financial reporting and audits, and leading a team of accounting professionals.

The Controller plays a pivotal role in financial planning, operational metrics development, and partnering with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals. This position reports directly to the Finance Director and requires extensive experience in accounting, leadership, and process optimization within a manufacturing environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Decision support partner to the Loading Business unit for strategic and non-strategic decisions impacting manufacturing operations, engineering, and Logistics’ solutions.

• Responsible for global original equipment (OE) revenue recognition and worldwide OE sales and margin budgets, forecasts and scenario analyses

• Responsible for capital and expense budgets, forecasts and scenario analyses for the Milwaukee Operations and Milwaukee Distribution Center.

• Create demand for the accounting team through driving succession planning and individual development plans.

• Drive process improvements for accounting operations and business processes supporting manufacturing operations and global logistics.

• Drive SLQDC results for manufacturing operations and logistics by partnering with the manufacturing operational leaders as well as MDC leaders.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance or economics.

• 10-15 years of relevant accounting and leadership experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in a managerial capacity.

• Previous experience in a manufacturing organization.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Up to 10% travel.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certification such as CPA or CMA.

• Previous experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller strongly preferred.

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.