Division Controller in Derby, Kansas at BG Products Inc.

Job purpose

The Division Controller will oversee all aspects of costing, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, providing real-time insights that enhance profitability, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. As a key business partner, this role works closely with operational and executive leadership to evaluate performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and support data-driven decision making.

In addition to leading financial operations within the division, the Controller will play a critical role in developing and optimizing financial processes, supporting system improvements, and promoting consistent financial practices across the company.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Leads by example to achieve BG's Vision and Core Values.

• Adheres to company policies and presents a professional, positive attitude at all times.

• Oversee all division-level financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and corporate policies.

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for the core manufacturing plant and start-up divisions.

• Manage inventory accounting, product costing, and cost model development for manufacturing, robotics integration, and promotional product workflows.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to improve production efficiency, labor utilization, material flow, and cost performance.

• Build and optimize scalable financial and operational processes as emerging divisions transition from start-up to mature operations.

• Implement and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that deliver real-time insight into productivity, profitability, and operational performance.

• Conduct root-cause analysis on variances and operational issues, driving actionable corrective measures.

• Support capital planning efforts by preparing, analyzing, and tracking CAPEX, ROI models, and project financial performance.

• Provide financial insights and decision support for pricing, capacity planning, capital investments, new products/services, and strategic initiatives.

• Lead ERP-related financial controls, ensuring data integrity in part setup, BOMs, routers, cost roll-ups, and manufacturing processes.

• Identify process inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation or system improvements across the division.

• Maintain strong internal controls and support internal/external audit activities, including inventory audits.

• Prepare and present financial reviews, variance analyses, and performance updates for divisional and corporate leadership.

• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to align financial performance with operational and strategic goals.

• Serve as a key business partner to the CFO and Corporate Accounting team, supporting corporate reporting, pricing, and cost structure initiatives.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required. Advanced degree preferred.

o Combination of experience + education considered.

• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.

• Minimum of five years of hands-on accounting experience, preferable experience in manufacturing operations, cost accounting, &/or operations finance required.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, BOMs, routings, and labor/material cost structures.

• Demonstrated experience building or improving operational systems in a growing or start-up environment.

• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAGE preferred), data analytics tools, and MS Office tools.

• Finance management experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.

• Valid Drivers license required.