This position is located in Waukesha, WI

POSITION SUMMARY

Husco is seeking an energetic, driven, and forward-thinking individual to provide financial expertise for the global enterprise. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the financial planning and analysis function as well as global consolidation and reporting process. You will work closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to provide strategic insights and financial analysis to support business decisions.

Husco is committed to building an environment for employees to be able:

• To have the flexibility of their own work and put a personal ‘stamp’ on their output
• Continuously expand and develop their professional talents, skills, and knowledge
• Create a product for our customers that serves a greater purpose to communities around the world

KEY RESPONSIBILTIES

• Lead the global annual financial planning and monthly rolling forecast process ensuring alignment with Husco’s strategic objectives and financial targets. Understand and communicate significant variances vs. the annual plan and prior forecast.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and closing process, including consolidation and reporting functions.
• Collaborate with the CFO, business unit controllers and third-party accounting firm to help coordinate and manage the annual audit process, including financial statement preparation.
• Work with the CFO, business unit controllers and third-party tax firm to help compile information required for annual tax package preparation.
• Stay current on new accounting pronouncements and coordinate implementation with CFO and global business unit controllers.
• Identify and analyze key business trends, drivers, and risks that will aid in recommendations for improvements or impact to organizational strategic objectives.
• Primary liaison with the bank group with regards to administration of global treasury management processes and system user rights.
• Partner with the CFO, global financial staff and third-party insurance broker on the compilation of information to support the renewal of global property and casualty insurance policies.
• Support the CFO with compiling material for board meetings and other internal presentations/reports and other ad-hoc projects and financial analysis projects as required.

In addition to the key responsibilities listed above, you will be expected to add value in discussions and decisions covering a broad range of business topics which require an understanding of the industry, customers, internal operations, and competitive pressures on the business. To be successful in this position, you must be a strong communicator (oral and written) with the ability to build relationships and effectively interact with other employees at various levels of the organization. You must also be comfortable working in a fast-paced, results oriented environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (passed CPA exam a preference).
• 5+ years of progressive financial experience, preferably with public accounting firm background, and experience with multi-national corporations.
• Demonstrated strong understanding of US GAAP.
• Strong consolidation, monthly close and financial statement preparation capability.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably IFS.
• Capability to correlate business objectives with financial performance is essential.
• Able to exert influence throughout the organization without formal reporting relationships.
• Extremely high integrity and ability to manage confidential information.
• Ability to make reasonable assumptions and recommendations when not all facts are known.
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, particularly strong Excel skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• In a standard workday, this person will be required to sit 70%, stand 15%, walk 15%, squat or kneel, twist, and drive / travel.
• Will lift from 1 to 35 pounds. Lifting may include miscellaneous materials if required.
• Fine manipulation is needed for PC work and use of other office equipment.
• Visual requirements include ability to read and follow directions.
• This person may come in contact with office hazards. Temperature and humidity are normal for this position and there are no unusual atmospheric conditions.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment in posted areas of the plant, including safety glasses, ear plugs, and safety shoes.
• Total awareness of the plant environment as it pertains to the safety of other employees, operation of equipment, handling of equipment/materials, and visitors is required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. (All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others). The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.

(This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.)

(HUSCO IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.)