Region Controller

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Job Location: Remote, Pittsburg PA, Rosemont IL or Toronto, Canada.
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Pay Range: USD $177,700 - $248,000 or CAD $169,000 - $237,000.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Financial Planning and Analysis, the Regional Finance Controller will focus on business alignment, process improvement, standardization, and compliance of finance and accounting principles within the region. This role will also manage Controllers within the region plant locations.

Required Education/Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in accounting and/ or manufacturing accounting
• Minimum of a BS Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 6 years or more progressive experience in a key leadership/management role at a manufacturing facility.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Proficient in HFM, S4 Hana and Power BI with full capabilities a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced Microsoft suite capabilities.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing effectively with managers, supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Customer service oriented.
• Planning, organization, execution skills
• Highly motivated, self-starting, results oriented.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Fluency in English, French is a plus.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop, train, and lead plant finance functions to improve business performance across multiple plants.
• Support the plant finance functions shifting from reactive data providing to proactive decision support across multiple plants.
• Support internal/external audits at the regional level
• Drive standardized processes, where appropriate, streamlining / automating and integrating fragmented processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness across multiple plants.
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures across multiple plants.
• Participate in integrated ERP/ Data/ Reporting projects overseeing multiple plants.
• Drive best practices throughout the assigned region.
• Performs quality checks, including balance sheet, performance indicators and variance analysis. Review adherence to policy and procedures.
• Support ICR remediation through NA established best practices. Drive organization to 95% effective as soon as practical.
• Mentor controllers and regional FP&As
• 50% travel required.

Equal opportunities

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.

If you need an accommodation in order to complete the application, please contact Hydro Recruiting via email