Job Description

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Product Line Business Controller. This role supports the Bedding Products – Drawn Wire group. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you will interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

This multi-disciplinary position requires solid accounting experience and is responsible to ensure Corporate strategic objectives are met through developing and deploying efficient business processes.

So, what will you be doing as a Product Line Business Controller?

• Leadership and oversight of the accounting function for the Wire Group

• Monitor, lead, and address the accounting function in cross functional areas and provide guidance and communications to others, to build a strong team environment m

• Train, mentor, develop and retain skilled, Branch Controllers

• Provide assistance and relief to Branch Controllers as workloads flex for various reasons
• Visit locations as needed to assist with processes, projects, operations

• Collaborate across the Bedding Segment to develop and implement consistent efficient business processes
• Review and approve integrity and accuracy of financial statements
  • Review statements and reports for abnormalities and help drive corrective action
  • Review and monitor SMOI across Branches—calculation and business practices/decisions
  • Complete Variance Analysis on Actuals vs. Forecast & Actuals vs. Prior Year
• Maintain compliance with policy and procedures, driving audit results, compliance, and remediation

• Proactively review processes at Branches to ensure compliance with requirements as efficiently as possible
• Monitor internal audit results and summarize actions/target completions for monthly distribution to management
• Assist with variance requests that might be needed

• Oversee month-end close process
  • Approve Journal Entries
  • Review/Approve Account Reconciliations as needed

• Complete entries/calculations that cross Product Line expenses (rebates, administrative charges, etc) & 0A05

• Prepare forecast and associated analysis

• Provide inputs and model results
• Generate scenarios and help assign probabilities

• Develop and monitor business performance metrics

• Monitor and understand changes in DIO, DPO, DSO, Operating Expenses for the Product Line
• Review statements and reports for abnormalities and help drive corrective action
• Create and deploy corrective action plans driven by insights from income statement, balance sheet, and operational review

• Coordinating with Corporate Departments (Accounting, Internal Audit, Finance, AP, Credit, IT, etc.)

• Support Corporate requests and monitor volume to help assist, prioritize, address concerns
• Help Branches reach out to the correct departments to help with questions
• Participate in CI events—directly or covering for others so they can participate
• Complete Tax Package and Risk/Insurance Requests

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance with a record of strong academic achievement; MBA or professional certification preferred
• 8+ years of manufacturing accounting experience ; prior experience as a manufacturing Controller highly desired
• 4 years in a supervisor role, highly desired
• Analyze business performance and communicate summarized financial information
• Deep understanding of industry trends and patterns
• Solid understanding of Cost Accounting and methodologies
• Ability and interest to collaborate with manufacturing and business leadership to drive results for customers and shareholders
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• High degree of professionalism and ethical standards

Things we consider a plus:

• MBA or professional certification
• Experience as a manufacturing Controller
• 4 years or more in a supervisor role

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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