With over 80 years as an industrial technology leader, Kennametal Inc. delivers productivity to customers through materials science, tooling and wear-resistant solutions. Customers across aerospace and defense, earthworks, energy, general engineering and transportation turn to Kennametal to help them manufacture with precision and efficiency. Every day approximately 8,700 employees are helping customers in nearly 100 countries stay competitive. Kennametal generated $2.1 billion in revenues in fiscal 2023. Learn more at www.kennametal.com. Follow @Kennametal: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.
Job Title: Controller BU/Region
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
Job Summary:
The Advanced Material Solutions (AMS) Business Unit Controller is the lead finance position for the global business
unit within the Infrastructure externally reported segment. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely
reporting of results and ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting policies and procedures. This position is
also a critical business partner to the Vice President of the Advanced Material Solutions business. The role work
closely with the business to accurately forecast financial results, drive data-driven decisions and work together as
partners on proposals and special projects.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Accountable for ensuring balance sheet and income statement integrity in accordance with US GAAP & compliance with all Kennametal accounting policies and procedures.
Responsible for performing all month-end close procedures, ensuring a solid internal controls environment, preparing monthly financial results & various reporting including operational metrics.
Communicate and present the monthly, quarterly, and annual results to allow a cross-functional team to understand the drivers of business performance. These reviews include understanding and communicating operational issues impacting the business.
Analyze the global business results and provide feedback to the business leadership on drivers of performance & ways to increase profitability and long-term return on capital
Support the strategic plan and prepare the annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts and measure actual performance.
Work directly with the business leadership in developing strategic initiatives that will increase business performance
Evaluate capital allocation in conjunction with the business strategy.
Oversee the management of working capital required for the business.
Provide analysis on raw material purchases for global Kennametal organization
Develop financial modeling supporting complex business decisions
Drive global Kennametal cost roll process and provide impact analysis on raw material price fluctuations.
Lead the talent development for approximately ~4 people, including plant controllers
Typical Education or Equivalent Work Experience:
4-year secondary degree in Accounting or Finance: CPA or MBA is preferred but not required.
8-10 years of relevant work experience required
Knowledge of cost accounting and US GAAP required; experience working in a manufacturing and / or chemicals industry preferred
Outstanding ability to interface with business leaders outside of accounting/finance and comfortable presenting to senior leaders of the organization
Excellent attention to detail, customer service orientation and timely follow through
Strong analytical skills (ability to recognize and resolve issues) with solutions-oriented and intellectually curious mindset, ability to manage ambiguity, and a hands-on approach to problem solving
Financial acumen and business acumen
Strategic thinking, leadership and influencing abilities
Strong leadership and management skills with attention to talent development
High energy and self-motivated person
Financial modeling experience
Travel will be required but under 15% of the time.
