Senior Director, Business Unit Controller

Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc. ("Cornerstone Building Brands") is a holding company that owns subsidiaries operating within the exterior building products industry (collectively referred to, along with its subsidiaries, as the "Company"). Cornerstone Building Brands is headquartered in Cary, North Carolina. It holds the distinction of being the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, generating annual revenue exceeding $6 billion. The Company boasts an extensive national presence, employing approximately 20,000 individuals.

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Business Unit Controller occupies a senior position within both the accounting leadership team and the business unit leadership team, reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer of the Company. This role is accountable for overseeing the business unit's accounting and reporting functions in alignment with the established corporate directives. The incumbent will collaborate with corporate accounting, business unit leadership, including the business unit Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization, the global shared service organization, as well as internal audit, tax, and other pertinent groups. Additionally, the role involves partnership with the Business Unit Vice President of Finance.

It is imperative to maintain the integrity of and enhance the underlying accounting processes. The ideal candidate must possess the capability to drive substantial process improvements in a challenging environment and exhibit comprehensive knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). A high level of attention to detail and the ability to drive efficiencies throughout the business unit's accounting function are essential. The individual will be responsible for safeguarding the control environment and leading an accounting organization that consistently delivers high-quality financial data to key stakeholders in a timely manner.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day accounting and control functions for business unit
• Collaborates with FP&A team
• Supports business unit to drive value and improve results
• Manages monthly close and reporting for business units
• Ensures consistent implementation of accounting policies
• Resolves accounting issues per company policies
• Strong control focus with ability to implement and upgrade
• Participates in "non-routine transactions" process
• Coordinates resolution of technical accounting issues
• Works with independent accountants, corporate controller, and external reporting
• Interprets, implements, and monitors accounting policies
• Integrates acquisitions and divestitures with corporate and IT
• Engages in business unit system implementations
• Hires, trains, and retains skilled staff
• Performs other assigned duties

Ideal Experience

• More than 10 years of accounting, controls, and financial reporting experience in a large, complex, manufacturing company.
• Experienced leading a decentralized accounting function.
• Previous controller or assistant controller experience.
• National public accounting firm experience.
• A proven history of establishing, documenting, and implementing well-defined accounting and control procedures, policies, and processes.
• Proven experience implementing systems is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and broad experience in financial reporting. Significant experience with U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, a track record of financial due diligence and integration associated with transactions is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multi-task. Plan oriented.
• Strong academic credentials, including a degree in accounting. A graduate decree is a plus. A CPA designation is required, with fluency in accounting and oversight.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
• Financial Acumen – Possesses robust analytical capabilities, including the proficiency to distill intricate and voluminous data into actionable insights. An experienced and meticulous accounting professional proficient in accounting and controls, ensuring an exemplary monthly close process while fostering the continuous enhancement of financial reporting operations with a focus on precision and punctuality. Oversees and contributes to the company's proficiency in utilizing its financial system to enhance the aggregation of internal financial reporting and analysis, in close collaboration with senior management.
• Business Partner – Exhibits well-developed business acumen and the capacity to influence decision-making effectively through analysis and insight. Demonstrates skill in balancing the need for collaboration with the necessity of being assertive and directive. Cultivates a profound commercial understanding of key business drivers and establishes relationships across the enterprise, appropriately balancing business objectives and accounting principles when making judgments on complex accounting treatments. Further integrates the function, bringing added rigor and engagement to the close and financial reporting activities.
• Leadership and Influencing – Exhibits highly developed emotional intelligence. Possesses well-developed leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a collaborative orientation essential for thriving in a matrixed and evolving environment, where success is contingent upon partnering with diverse functional and operational colleagues. Proactively builds relationships, communicates in business terms, and conveys complex financial concepts clearly and compellingly. Maintains unquestioned integrity and ethics, and embodies a strong character that swiftly earns the confidence and trust of others. Demonstrates a hands-on, team-oriented, leadership by example approach, characterized by a strong work ethic. Exhibits a positive attitude when addressing challenges. Utilizes exceptional analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively engage with senior management and other key stakeholders.

Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?

Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. 

*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.

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Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.

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Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

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