Division Controller

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leaderwhose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. Fromindustry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products thatenhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at and on , , and .

POSITION TITLE

Division Controller- Portsmouth, NH

Healthcare Division: OVIK Health

As Milliken's newest division, we are a team of innovators advancing healthcare technologies to improve patient care. Our technically advanced products are designed to help heal and protect with consistency, dependability, and ease-of-use. We provide superior quality products, dedicated support, and ongoing education to drive positive outcomes for patients and those who care for them. We develop and manufacture innovative products that serve the Healthcare, Animal Health, and Sports Medicine industries.

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a financial leadership position, this role is based in the Milliken Healthcare headquarters in Portsmouth, NH. The division, with primary manufacturing in New England, secondary manufacturing at our sister sites in the Carolinas, and satellite offices in Milliken's global headquarters in Spartanburg, SC, offers a unique dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Reporting to the Division CFO, this role will be responsible for the Division's financial reporting, period-end close process, leading quarterly financial forecasting, and budget variance analysis. In addition, the individual must be able to drive outcomes for the division through valuable insight and solution/opportunity-focused partnership in executing the business's long-term performance objectives and metrics. Occasionally, Travel between Salisbury, MA, and Spartanburg, SC will be expected. Travel elsewhere to other Milliken sites will be only as required and is expected to be minimal.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as a strategic business partner and trusted source of accurate data to the Leadership team across the division
• Evaluate and advise on the financial impact of business activities and provide recommendations to improve business performance, drive accountability, and encourage smart decision-making
• Own period-end close process; analyze results, and create related financial reporting packages
• Lead forecasting for the division on a quarterly basis
• Drive KPIs through the Sales & OPS organization to drive results
• Serve as the primary liaison to the corporate finance and accounting teams, leveraging relationships and resources where needed
• Champion an effective internal control environment while adhering with all governance, risk, and compliance guidelines, including account reconciliations
• Act as a representative of the Healthcare division in key projects and initiatives, both within the division and within the greater finance community of Milliken, providing a voice of influence on behalf of the division

QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required (MBA and/or CPA is preferred)
• Minimum of 8 years of related experience, preferably in a manufacturing and/or product-based organization
• SAP Experience: FI/CO, BPC, SAP Analytics Cloud
• Diverse experiences of progressive responsibilities in finance and accounting roles
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office programs skills

The successful candidate will have strengths in the following:

• Ability to analyze complex business problems to develop appropriate solutions in a timely and responsive nature
• Solid analytical skills with the ability to draw conclusions and make decisions based upon sound financial modeling
• Proactive tendencies with a willingness to take ownership and responsibility as a highly motivated self-starter
• Leadership skills with the ability to influence others and promote and influence change, set priorities and hold others accountable for performance
• A strong track record of leading courageously through facts and data
• Demonstrated ability to simplify complex information for audiences of varying financial acumen
• Desire to continuously lookout for improvement opportunities (simplify, standardize, automate)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills, including written and spoken English language skills

Milliken is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, including but not limited to lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.