Chamberlain Group (CG) is a global leader in intelligent access and Blackstone portfolio company. Powered by our myQ technology, we make access simple and secure for millions of homeowners, businesses, and communities worldwide. Our flagship brands, LiftMaster® and Chamberlain® , are found in 51+ million homes, and 14 million+ people rely on the myQ® app daily.
This role is within Chamberlain Group's Finance function. A successful incumbent is expected to (i) Develop yearly budget and monthly financial forecasts for the Sourcing and Quality organizations, which will drive appropriate and timely decision-making and (ii) Monitor and analyze monthly overhead spending and cost reduction project results; identify relevant trends and key drivers on the reasons for variance; advise senior leadership of opportunities and risk.
Education requirements include: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance;
Experience requirements include: 5+ years financial support of a manufacturing organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop yearly budget and monthly financial forecasts for the Sourcing and Quality organizations, which will drive appropriate and timely decision-making
- Monitor and analyze monthly overhead spending and cost reduction project results; identify relevant trends and key drivers on the reasons for variance; advise senior leadership of opportunities and risk
- Act as primary contact and support for the corporate cost savings (productivity) tracking tool; install, test and provide training for upgrades/enhancements; perform administrative roles and lead onboarding process for new users
- Report spend activity including value-add analysis to provide the Sourcing and Quality organizations a deeper understanding of spend and to help identify additional efficiency opportunities
- Maintain and communicate status on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) to assist the Sourcing and Quality management teams with effective business decision-making
- Assist in the preparations of monthly operational reviews and other recurring deliverables
- Identify process improvements to reduce finance business process cycle times, improve financial forecast quality, and enhance information provided to leadership for business decisions
- Comply with health and safety guidelines and rules; managers should also ensure compliance across their teams.
- Protect Chamberlain Group’s reputation by keeping information confidential.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reading professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
- Contribute to the team effort by accomplishing related results and participating on projects as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience:
- 5+ years financial support of a manufacturing organization
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Working knowledge using ERP financial systems (e.g., SAP) and data analysis; ability to work and manage relationships in a matrix, corporate environment
Other:
- Outstanding English written and oral communication skills; ability to travel occasionally - North America
Preferred Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Master's of Business Administration, CPA or CMA
Experience:
- Activity-based costing and Financial forecast development experience; experience developing and presenting complex financial data in Microsoft Excel
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- SAP Experience; proficient in Spanish, Mandarin or Cantonese
Chamberlain Group wants all of its employees to succeed and encourages people of all backgrounds to apply. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and you’ll be considered for this role regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, ancestry; marital, disabled or veteran status. We’re committed to fostering an environment where people of all lived experiences feel welcome.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence [email protected].
NOTE: Staffing agencies, headhunters, recruiters, and/or placement agencies, please do not contact our hiring managers directly.
