Controller - North Little Rock, AR

Job ID:  502176

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

Job Description

This role will report to the Ash Grove Packaging President and will drive financial and operational performance of the business. This is a strategic role within the organization that is expected to influence business decisions made in the organization. The ideal candidate will enjoy being hands-on, managing a multi-location team, working strategically with leadership and implementing processes and procedures. In this role, the Controller will oversee various accounting functions of the multi-site operations, including accounts payable support, customer billing, cost & revenue accounting, payroll, and associated analysis and reporting. The controller will evaluate and make improvements to our accounting processes while ensuring that practices comply with organization accounting policies, SOX, US GAAP, and other applicable laws and regulations.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage day to day accounting function and team
• Responsible for timely Month End Close, fulfilling reporting requirements, and presentations to senior leadership
• Support the President and other functional leaders with business decisions
• Support M&A activities and integrations
• Oversee the Capex spend for the organization and support capex process including submissions and approvals
• Perform financial Modeling, drive weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting
• Collaborate with business leaders to prepare annual budget and present to senior leadership
• Improve costing process of the operations (Cost Estimating, BOMs, Inventory Controls, pricing review and management)
• Implement, enforce, and monitor financial controls in operations that are compliant with SOX
• Use financial data, production data, and other information to influence decisions and control costs in our business operations
• Work closely with peers to drive standardization in finance and accounting processes throughout the organization

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in general accounting/finance areas
• 3+ years of leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, with accounting certification or equivalent in experience/training in the similar fields and/or equivalent experience
• Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial statement preparation
• Accounting, Financial analysis, ERP, Data Base User Interface and Query Software knowledge
• Experience in manufacturing cost and variance analysis
• Experience developing and implementing Financial Processes and controls
• Coaching & Developing others
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Understanding of SOX requirements and US GAAP  
• Preferred CPA certification is a plus
• Preferred experience in ERP system implementation at an operating site

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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