Business Unit Controller Field Service On-Site - Delta Star Inc

At Delta Star, growth meets innovation as we supply one of life's most basic needs - electricity! From being part of the first and largest electrification projects, to now being core to our nation's grid and infrastructure, we are the largest American-owned manufacturer of medium power transformers in North America and the premier manufacturer of mobile transformer substations.

Full-time, Salary Position

Company Info

Delta Star provides power solutions for utilities across North America. This includes the manufacturing of medium-power transformers, mobile transformers, mobile electrical substations, trailers, and unitized substations. We offer power transformers for utility applications including power and distribution, transmission voltages, system ties, and automatic voltage regulations, as well as industrial applications. Delta Star also provides comprehensive engineering, testing, maintenance services, and parts for any transformer manufacturer through our Field Service business unit, ensuring our customer's transformers and mobiles maintain peak performance.

Purpose

The Business Unit Controller is responsible for managing the business unit- related financial aspects of activities initiatives, and projects. The BUC acts as the Finance Lead for the business unit and the "go-to" person for any finance-related questions, concerns, or issues. Also, conducts analysis and develops recommendations on business decisions, analytical processes, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the general manager and all operation functions
• Plan, measure, and evaluate profitability of initiatives and products.
• Prepare and provide financial reports including forecasts and decision-making tools.
• Conduct financial analysis.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with and oversee internal controls.
• Capture, analyze, and explain financial observations and recommendations.
• Respond to financial related questions from employees.
• Work closely with the corporate finance staff
• Month end closing and reporting.
• Support financial audits and ensure policies and procedures are in compliance with professional standards and corporate policies.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor degree in accounting or finance, or relevant combination of experience and education
• 4-7 years of relevant experience in a service, manufacturing, or industrial context preferred
• Understanding of end-to-end engineering/manufacturing process is an asset
• ERP experience is an asset
• Accuracy of analysis and reporting
• Quality of support and recommendations
• Initiatives and quality of improvement opportunities

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Analytical mindset and strong judgment capabilities
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Drive for results
• Decision making ability and sense of accountability
• Takes initiative and improves methods
• Curiosity and wanting to learn
• Strong verbal and written skills

Other Requirements

• Preferred work location is at Delta Star's Field Service headquarters located in Forest, VA.
• Support industry events and Delta Star events as required to support and grow the business.
• Must have a stable internet connection and cellular service at candidates' home-base in order to conduct normal business operations when not visiting customer sites. (Email, connect remotely to Delta Star systems through VPN, etc.)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently walk; talk or hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is required some of the time to stand and sit. The employee is required to occasionally climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; reach with hands and arms. There is no special vision requirement for this job.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO STATEMENT

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.