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Controller, PCG North America
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose The Controller, PCG North America a newly created role and will be a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the region's (primarily US and Canada) finance organization. This individual will play a central role in driving standardization and optimization of core financial processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the financial landscape. This will be done alongside the objective of achieving a single accounting location designation from an audit perspective. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical accounting acumen (USGAAP and company policies), process improvement expertise, and strong leadership to support the company's strategic growth. This role will have direct reports, consisting of a Controller from each operating company in North America. This position is not remote and requires a minimum of 3 days per week on site at our Maple Shade, New Jersey location. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance or willing to relocate. Principal Accountabilities The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position may vary. Process Standardization & Optimization In collaboration with the PCG Controller and Director of Global Accounting Processes, lead efforts to standardize financial processes and procedures across the North American region for P2P, O2C, and R2R cycles. Design and implementation of control environment to achieve a single accounting location designation from an audit perspective. Partner with business process owners to align regional practices with global standards and best practices. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and digital tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Leverage the maximize the utilization and effectiveness of the Global Service Centers (GSC) when appropriate. Financial Close & Reporting Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process (R2R), ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with US GAAP, and local requirements as applicable. Manage balance sheet integrity and provide analytical insight into variances and trends. Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure successful audit outcomes. Oversee, navigate, and communicate complex accounting policies and procedures to the accounting and finance department as well as other business stakeholders. Transaction Cycle Oversight Drive accountability and control across the Procure-to-Pay process, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payments. Oversee Order-to-Cash activities, including billing, collections, and revenue recognition in coordination with commercial teams. Partner with operations, procurement, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure finance processes support and enable business performance. Internal Controls & Compliance Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks (SOX), identifying and mitigating financial risks. Document and continuously improve finance-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) in line with the industry's best practices. Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a regional finance team, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Promote cross-functional alignment between finance, manufacturing operations, and shared service centers to ensure seamless financial process execution. Experience |Education | Certifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in a global manufacturing environment. Deep knowledge of financial transaction cycles (P2P, O2C, R2R) and experience leading process standardization and transformation efforts. Experience developing KPIs and dashboards to monitor the health of financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) and drive continuous improvement. Strong understanding of US GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory valuation in a manufacturing context. Strong understanding of data flows between ERP systems and financial consolidation platforms, ensuring alignment between USGAAP and statutory reporting. Deep knowledge and experience with accounting processes and controls. Proven track record of owning and leading the financial close and consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness in alignment with public company deadlines. ERP system experience (Infor LN preferred) and comfort with digital finance tools and process automation platforms. Hands-on experience with Financial Close and Consolidation systems, such as OneStream. Proven leadership and communication skills, with ability to influence across functions and regions in a matrixed organization. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex financial processes and identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and efficiency gains. Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear narratives and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders. Strong ability to research, interpret, and document complex accounting issues, including the preparation of technical accounting memos or white papers in accordance with US GAAP and SEC guidance. Ability to travel domestically/internationally when required Benefits and Compensation The salary range for applicants in this position, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan and continuing education. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. ABOUT US RPM Performance Coatings is a strategic operating unit of RPM International Inc. RPM Performance Coatings joins exceptional products, technologies, service and individuals together to provide a comprehensive building solution package to markets throughout North America, as well as internationally. RPM Performance Coatings products and services are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. RPM Performance Coatings generated $1.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maple Shade, New Jersey Posted: 2025-06-03 15:09:44 -
Controller, PCG North America
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose The Controller, PCG North America a newly created role and will be a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the region's (primarily US and Canada) finance organization. This individual will play a central role in driving standardization and optimization of core financial processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the financial landscape. This will be done alongside the objective of achieving a single accounting location designation from an audit perspective. The ideal candidate brings a blend of technical accounting acumen (USGAAP and company policies), process improvement expertise, and strong leadership to support the company's strategic growth. This role will have direct reports, consisting of a Controller from each operating company in North America. This position is not remote and requires a minimum of 3 days per week on site at our Maple Shade, New Jersey location. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance or willing to relocate. Principal Accountabilities The following responsibilities are general duties that a particular employee in this position may or may not be required to perform. The actual duties required of this position may vary. Process Standardization & Optimization In collaboration with the PCG Controller and Director of Global Accounting Processes, lead efforts to standardize financial processes and procedures across the North American region for P2P, O2C, and R2R cycles. Design and implementation of control environment to achieve a single accounting location designation from an audit perspective. Partner with business process owners to align regional practices with global standards and best practices. Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation and digital tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Leverage the maximize the utilization and effectiveness of the Global Service Centers (GSC) when appropriate. Financial Close & Reporting Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process (R2R), ensuring timely and accurate reporting in compliance with US GAAP, and local requirements as applicable. Manage balance sheet integrity and provide analytical insight into variances and trends. Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure successful audit outcomes. Oversee, navigate, and communicate complex accounting policies and procedures to the accounting and finance department as well as other business stakeholders. Transaction Cycle Oversight Drive accountability and control across the Procure-to-Pay process, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payments. Oversee Order-to-Cash activities, including billing, collections, and revenue recognition in coordination with commercial teams. Partner with operations, procurement, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure finance processes support and enable business performance. Internal Controls & Compliance Ensure adherence to internal control frameworks (SOX), identifying and mitigating financial risks. Document and continuously improve finance-related standard operating procedures (SOPs) in line with the industry's best practices. Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop a regional finance team, fostering a culture of performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Promote cross-functional alignment between finance, manufacturing operations, and shared service centers to ensure seamless financial process execution. Experience |Education | Certifications Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred. Minimum of 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in a global manufacturing environment. Deep knowledge of financial transaction cycles (P2P, O2C, R2R) and experience leading process standardization and transformation efforts. Experience developing KPIs and dashboards to monitor the health of financial processes (P2P, O2C, R2R) and drive continuous improvement. Strong understanding of US GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory valuation in a manufacturing context. Strong understanding of data flows between ERP systems and financial consolidation platforms, ensuring alignment between USGAAP and statutory reporting. Deep knowledge and experience with accounting processes and controls. Proven track record of owning and leading the financial close and consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness in alignment with public company deadlines. ERP system experience (Infor LN preferred) and comfort with digital finance tools and process automation platforms. Hands-on experience with Financial Close and Consolidation systems, such as OneStream. Proven leadership and communication skills, with ability to influence across functions and regions in a matrixed organization. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to assess complex financial processes and identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and efficiency gains. Ability to translate complex financial and operational data into clear narratives and recommendations for non-financial stakeholders. Strong ability to research, interpret, and document complex accounting issues, including the preparation of technical accounting memos or white papers in accordance with US GAAP and SEC guidance. Ability to travel domestically/internationally when required Benefits and Compensation The salary range for applicants in this position, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan and continuing education. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability. ABOUT US RPM Performance Coatings is a strategic operating unit of RPM International Inc. RPM Performance Coatings joins exceptional products, technologies, service and individuals together to provide a comprehensive building solution package to markets throughout North America, as well as internationally. RPM Performance Coatings products and services are sold directly to contractors, distributors and end users, such as industrial manufacturing facilities, public institutions and other commercial customers. RPM Performance Coatings generated $1.5 billion in net sales for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maple Shade, New Jersey Posted: 2025-06-03 15:09:44
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Controller, PCG North America
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose The Controller, PCG North America a newly created role and will be a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the region's (primarily US and Canada) finance organization. This individual will play a central role in driving standardization and optimization of core financial processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effi ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maple Shade, New Jersey Posted: 2025-06-03 15:09:44 -
Controller, PCG North America
JOB DESCRIPTION Job Purpose The Controller, PCG North America a newly created role and will be a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the region's (primarily US and Canada) finance organization. This individual will play a central role in driving standardization and optimization of core financial processes, including Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and effi ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Maple Shade, New Jersey Posted: 2025-06-03 15:09:44