Business Unit Controller I

Join to apply for the Business Unit Controller I role at STERIS Be among the first 25 applicants At STERIS, we help our customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary The Business Unit Controller will provide financial analysis and business strategy support to an assigned business group and will be responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of the overall group financial reporting. As a finance partner, you will create and deliver routine and ad hoc financial reporting, forecasting, and operational scorecards. You will also manage the quarterly and year‑end closing processes as well as being responsible for accounting governance in line with company policy and SOX guidelines. This position will partner with the Business Leadership team to identify, analyze and implement strategies and programs to grow the business and better manage costs. Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario (hybrid work schedule) What You’ll Do as a Business Unit Controller Business Strategy Become a key partner with Marketing/Sales/Back Office leadership and team to influence and align projects and strategy with STERIS’s financial interests. Direct the annual budget planning and forecasting process for assigned groups. Manage the creation of the annual strategic plan. Prepare and review financial data for acquisitions as needed. Partner with key customers to identify and explore alternative methods to grow the business. Develop analysis to evaluate effectiveness of marketing/sales programs & promotions. Identify opportunities to enhance financial performance. Support and drive the LEAN culture throughout the group. Manage international business finance in the healthcare group, providing primary support for international business partner leadership. Financial Analysis Independently review and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue results and profit margins. Independently review all direct sales and marketing costs, overhead allocations, and G&A expenses to assure timeliness and accuracy of reporting. Create and maintain monthly financial and operational reports. Create business unit scorecards and related executive presentations/monthly reports. Manage the consolidation of financial forecasts, plan and actuals. Measure actual performance results against forecast, plan and prior year, identify issues, and highlight areas of under/over performance. Develop, interpret and implement financial and accounting concepts or techniques for financial planning and analysis. Assist in the creation and review of business unit capital expenditure requests. Project manage special projects as requested. Responsible for creation of routine and ad‑hoc reports and analysis to support marketing, sales, operations and back office projects. Ensure monthly reporting for acquisitions as needed. Assist the compensation group in developing reporting dashboards and process improvements. Financial and Internal Controls Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end financial close processes in accordance with corporate guidelines and policies. Responsible for monthly, quarterly, end‑of‑year SOX reporting, data gathering and consolidation. Ensure revenue is properly recognized on all orders in accordance with the company’s revenue recognition policy and GAAP. Prepare, review and support journal entries and accruals in the general ledger system. Ensure SOX compliance for healthcare acquisitions as requested. Coaching & Developing Develop high‑performing international financial teams to support the businesses. Improve capabilities and employee engagement of the international group through cross training, resource management and succession planning. Support compensation group development through reporting tools and training. Experience, Skills & Abilities Needed Required Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of financial analysis experience. Experience directly managing financial processes. Minimum of 3 years of experience developing metrics. Advanced Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint skills. Preferred Manufacturing and operations accounting knowledge. Oracle experience. Project management skills. Experience supporting financial operations in Canada and/or Latin America. Other Strong resolution and problem‑solving skills. Strong analytical skills and business acumen. Self‑starter with excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Excellent attention to detail; ability to work as a team member and independently; ability to execute many complex tasks simultaneously in a fast‑paced, deadline‑oriented environment. Customer service orientation is mandatory. Ability to interact with all levels of management. What STERIS Offers Market Competitive Pay Extensive Paid Time Off and additional holidays Excellent healthcare, dental and vision benefits Long‑ and short‑term disability coverage 401(k) with company match Maternity and paternity leave Additional add‑on benefits and discounts (e.g., pet insurance) Tuition reimbursement and continued education programs Excellent opportunities for advancement in a stable long‑term career Benefits Overview STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. We help our customers create a healthier and safer world around the globe. Equal Opportunity Employer STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. STERIS is committed to treating all people with dignity and independence. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, and applicants with a disability may request accommodation. STERIS will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Finance Industries Medical Equipment Manufacturing and Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at STERIS by 2x. Get notified about new Business Unit Controller jobs in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada. #J-18808-Ljbffr