Business Unit Controller

At Justrite Safety Group, we're more than just a collection of industrial safety companies; we're a dynamic organization dedicated to protecting people, property, and the planet. Our ever-growing portfolio of companies collaborates to deliver advanced industrial safety solutions that set the standard for excellence.

As our business continues to grow, we continue to look for top talent to join our team as we lead the charge in revolutionizing industrial safety, ensuring that every worker returns home safe, every workplace remains secure, and our environment thrives for generations to come. With Justrite Safety Group, safety isn't just a priority—it's our passion.

Safety Identification, a proud Justrite Safety Group Business Unit featuring AccuformNMC products—the leader in facility safety identification! From safety signs and lockout tagout devices to banners, 5S shadow boards, and more, AccuformNMC has everything you need to keep your workforce safe.

The Contribution You’ll bring to this Role:

The SID Business Unit Controller will play a vital role in JSG’s global finance transformation.  The position will be responsible for overseeing financial performance and providing strategic insight as we work to transform the JSG, Safety Identification business (aka “SID”).  This includes financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, operations finance activities and providing strategic advice.  The SID Business Unit Controller plays a key role in ensuring accurate and timely financial information for decision-making while at the same time driving a controlled environment that ensures integrity within the business unit’s financial statements.  In addition, this position will also take a lead role in partnering with SID leadership team to help drive improvements within the business. 

In this role, you will report directly to the Director of Finance with a dotted line report to the Business Unit General Manager, setting the stage for your career to soar! This role is your gateway to opportunities for advancement, with the potential to grow within the organization in 3-5 years as you make meaningful contributions to our organizational goals.

Join us and take the next exciting step in your career journey!

What You’ll Do at Justrite

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the SID Unit Controller is responsible for financial accounting and reporting, developing, and monitoring internal control systems, and helping develop business strategies and metrics tied to those strategies.

1. Financial Reporting:

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the business unit. Eliciting insight from the reviews that can be communicated to Senior Leadership to drive key decision making
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Consolidate financial statements for the entire group, reflecting the combined financial position and performance
• Help drive focused insights into key drivers of site operational performances (PPV, absorption impact and key cost drivers)

1. Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Develop and manage the budgeting process, coordinating with the local leadership team and Business Unit General Managers to establish the appropriate financial targets
• Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts, providing insights and recommendations for improvement

1. Compliance and Regulatory Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with local, national, and company-wide fiscal policies
• Coordinate as needed with JSG’s Tax Manager to ensure compliance across our relevant tax positions (including local, state and federal regulations)

1. Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning:

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making by senior management. Take a proactive role in helping to forward steer the business
• Evaluate and make thoughtful recommendations regarding capital investment opportunities, mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic initiatives
• Build analytical based forecasts, budgets and strategic plans that help guide the business on a go forward basis

1. Drive Strong Operations Finance Principles
• Partner with Senior Leadership to develop and track operations KPI’s that will drive efficiency and cost reduction initiatives
• Coordinate and oversee the annual standard cost roll
• Understand and monitor cost accounting variances and identify suggestions to improve unfavorable variances
• Ensuring proper inventory tracking and collections of labor / shop floor activity, including physical inventories
2. Internal Controls and Risk Management:
• Help implement and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through proactive analysis and control measures
3. Team Management and Development:
• Lead and mentor a team of financial professionals responsible for subsidiary-level accounting and reporting
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the finance team.
4. Stakeholder Communication:
• Communicate financial performance, trends, and forecasts to senior leadership team and other relevant stakeholders
• Act as strategic business partner for the Business Unit General Manager helping drive business performance
• Work across functions to help communicate inefficiencies while being a resource to help problem solve areas of improvement for the business
5. Systems and Technology Integration:
• Where needed, help oversee the implementation and integration of financial systems and technology platforms to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting

Your Skills and Expertise:

To ensure your success from day one in this role, Justrite requires the following qualifications at a minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.  CPA or MBA preferred.
• 7 - 10 years or progressive experience in financial management and reporting roles
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and compliance standards.  Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting principles and drivers of plant variances
• Advanced proficiency with Excel is required

Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:

• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Syteline, etc.)
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Entrepreneurial spirit; comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop staff
• Strong team orientation with the ability to work collaboratively

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced team environment efficiently and effectively
• Project management skills, including experience creating, prioritizing, scheduling, tracking reviewing, and ensuring completion of tasks by set deadlines
• Display follow-through on all tasks and a readiness to do what it takes, flexibility and willingness to work overtime, if necessary, to complete assignments and meet deadlines

• Strong initiative and drive, including a willingness to collaborate on projects and in areas beyond Accounting and Finance

Benefits & Compensation:

At Justrite Safety Group, we believe in treating our team like family, and that means offering some amazing perks that make your work-life balance a little sweeter! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package: We reward your hard work with a salary that reflects your skills and experience, plus a benefits package that’s hard to beat!
• Flexible Hours & Remote Work: Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, we offer flexible working hours and remote options so you can find your perfect work rhythm.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits: Keep your health in check with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. We’ve got you covered!
• Paid Time Off: Recharge your batteries with paid time off, including vacation days and personal time. Life’s too short not to enjoy it!
• 401K with Company Match: Plan for your future with our 401K plan, featuring a company match and both pretax and Roth options. Let’s build that nest egg together!
• Company-Paid Short & Long Term Disability: We’ve got your back with company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, ensuring you’re taken care of when life throws you a curveball.

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $140,000-$160,000.

Actual salaries will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.  Additionally, employees are eligible for performance-based bonuses tied to business targets, further enhancing their total compensation package.

At Justrite Safety Group, we value our employees and strive to create a workplace that supports your professional and personal well-being. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to product excellence and making a positive impact in our company, and in our community.