Head of Business Administration COL & CoA at CLAAS

Job Description:This is a Finance / Accounting / Controlling role with the Company.The Head of Business Administration directs the finance and accounting functions for designated legal companies including performing monthly closings, setting standard costs, analyzing variances, performing budgeting, and forecasting, and doing management reporting. Develops budgets and forecasts including monthly, yearly, and 5-year planning.Analyzes budget to actual variances.Develops capital budget and monitor spending.Responsible for preparing and making recommendations for the P&Ls and Balance Sheets.Prepares all financial reports as required or requested.Manages liquidity needs.Prepares month-end closings on a timely basis.Controlling for Omaha plant (budgeting, forecasting, planning & analysis, definition of countermeasures, evaluation of chances & risks).Oversight of cost accounting function for COL manufacturing as well as calculating standard cost rates and setting standard product costs annually.In charge of consolidating CapEx budgets, preparing business cases, and safeguarding correct realization of CapEx projects.  Analyzes inventory reviews inventory cycle counting process and leads annual physical inventory counts as necessary.Implements Group Policies and Procedures at the local company level.Supervises and develops a team of direct reports.Interacts with internal and external auditors in completing audits and tax returns. Active member of Global Finance Manufacturing team.Your profile:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.CPA desired, not required.Five+ years Controller or Assistant Controller level experience in manufacturing.Minimum of five years leading exempt level employees, including training and staff development; Ability to give employee feedback in verbal and written form succinctly and timely.Knowledge of general accounting practice, financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both written and verbal.Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency.Experience with and knowledge of SAP, highly desirable, not required.Process focused continually looking for improvements to gain efficiency.Must be able to meet deadlines and handle a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment and with strong attention to detail.Full-time Benefits Package Include:Premium free health, vision, short-term disability, and long-term disability;Competitive rate dental plans;Competitive paid time off;401(k) with a generous company match;Retirement Readiness Program;Company-Paid Life Insurance;Flexible Spending Accounts;Dependent Care Resources Program;Tuition Reimbursement;Employee Assistance Program, including mental health;Wellness Programs including weight loss, diabetes management, and high blood pressure management;Legal & Financial Services;Fun & Safe Environment