Actuant, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a $1.4B diversified industrial company with operations in more than 30 countries. The Actuant businesses are market leaders in branded hydraulic and electrical tools and supplies, umbilical, rope and cable solutions and highly engineered position and motion control systems. The Company employs a workforce of approximately 5,900 worldwide. Actuant trades on the NYSE under the symbol ATU.

For over 30 years, HYDRATIGHT has provided world-class bolted joint solutions and machining services to the Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Industrial and Aero industries. Today, the breadth and depth of our product and service offering is unrivalled in our specialist field. Through our ability to innovate technology that makes connections safe, efficient and environmentally friendly, HYDRATIGHT sets international standards in joint integrity, providing trusted solutions to customers on a global scale.

Summary: Provide key financial and business support to the Americas Finance Leader. Responsible for the management of product inventory activities of the Americas manufacturing facilities in Red Wing and Antigo and provides reporting requirements for America’s management leadership. Also interfaces with and supports the Global Management Accountant.

Essential Functions

• Recommend and implement appropriate inventory policies and procedures that are consistent across the Americas. Maintain a product costing environment that is compliant with Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and regulation.
• Assist as needed the monthly closing process, the preparation of related management reports, and the subsequent reconciliation of inventory related accounts.
• Assist Americas controllers in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecasts. Analyze product cost and margin variances and work cross functionally to address any significant differences.
• Assist the Americas Finance Leader and other Leadership Team members with assigned projects
• Provide forecasting techniques and reports for the IPO reporting process.
• Responsible for the completion of formal and informal information requests from parent company (Actuant)
• Coordinate the preparation of Americas management reports to include Line of Business, Geographical, Margin Analysis, IPO Forecast and KPI reports.
• Review and monitor inventory policies, SLOB aging of inventory balances, and inventory valuation methods.
• Coordinates periodic cycle counting and annual physical inventory with plant management to insure compliance with Actuant policies..
• Participate in and promote process improvements in the manufacturing plants and the Company through the use of Lean processes and the Management By Fact program
• Participate in the development of short and long-range goals for the accounting and manufacturing functions. Insure that these goals are aligned with and assist Hydratight in the achievement of its business objectives.
• Assist management to identify ways of improving margins and profitability.
• Provide monthly financial analysis and discuss observations with appropriate management.
• Provide financial support to various cross-functional teams as requested

Qualifications - Education, Experience, and/or Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business with specialization in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA and /or MBA preferred.
• At least 6-8 years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing/equipment rental environment.
• Demonstrated record of performance in working in both financial and operational business areas is required.
• Demonstrated effective supervisory background, with at least five years of experience in directing multi-person staffs is required.
• Ability to work well with others in a dynamic, team-oriented environment is required.
• Sound interpersonal skills are required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are required.
• Demonstrated abilities in analysis and problem resolution are required.
• Successful experience in developing and implementing ISO and US GAAP compliant business procedures is required.
• Ability to rapidly and accurately analyze a situation to arrive at an effective decision is required.
• Ability to prepare forecasts and analyze trends in manufacturing, sales, finance, and general business conditions is required.
• Strong skills in account analysis, problem solving, attention to detail, and writing of commentary and analytical summaries is required.
• Strong project management skills are required.
• Excellent organization skills are required.
• Proficiency using electronic spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and graphical presentation software, preferably Microsoft Office applications is required. Oracle knowledge is preferred.
• Experience of working with complex ERP systems
• Solid understanding of US GAAP (US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley or similar corporate governance processes

Actuant is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion/creed, national origin, gender, or sex, marital status, age, disability, use of a guide dog or service animal, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Actuant will only employ those who are legally authorized to work. Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.