Controller

Who are we?

Our passion for coffee makes SEB Professional North America a growing company!

We are in the professional coffee machine business managing three leading global brands: Schaerer, WMF, and Wilbur Curtis.

You can find our coffee machines in convenience stores, hotels, and restaurants worldwide. Chances are you have enjoyed a cup of coffee brewed by one of our products during your morning coffee run at McDonald’s, Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, or Tim Hortons.

SEB Professional is a subsidiary of Groupe SEB, a large French consortium and the world’s largest manufacturer of cookware in more than 150 countries, with 33,000 employees and over €8,1 b in sales annually. Notable brand names associated are Tefal, T-Fal, Krups, Lagostina, Rowenta, Moulinex, SUPOR, Arno, Emsa, All-Clad. Our Company operates in the Professional Coffee Machine division.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

What you’ll do:

As a Controller, you will play a critical role in managing the financial health of our organization. You will be responsible for keeping accurate records of financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and creating budget plans. The Controller will also be a key member of our leadership team, providing financial guidance and advice to help the organization reach its goals. We are looking for an individual with strong accounting skills, a passion for financial accuracy, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly reporting and reporting to parent company, as well as planning and forecasting processes
• Analysis of industrial and warehouse accounting in compliance with the group reporting structure
• Assumption of controlling for industrial related departments as a business partner
• Preparation of target/actual and variance analyses and preparation of the corresponding comments
• Deliver accurate reporting and provide meaningful variance analysis (material variances, labor variances, absorption)
• Analyze production costs to identify trends and create cost saving strategies
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments to gather necessary financial information, address inquiries, and provide financial insights to support decision-making.
• Management of fixed assets and posting entries related to addition, disposal and depreciation.
• Stock control and inventory analysis
• Ensure correct codifications of expenses are in line with company standards
• Ad hoc reports and assignments as needed

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Master's degree (M. A.) or equivalent
• 4 to 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting or standing at a desk while using the phone and computer
• Ability to periodically work overtime

Overview:

• Type of employment: Full time – Exempt
• Workplace type: Hybrid, Montbello, CA (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Why SEB Professional North America?

Whether working remotely, in one of our offices, or flexing between the two, we offer a number of benefits and perks to support you and your family. Please ask your recruiter for additional details regarding our benefits.

• Health insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Competitive 401(K) program - Up to 9% employer contribution
• On-site Gym
• Life insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Other voluntary benefits and discounts programs

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

SEB Professional 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. For more information, please see OFCCP Equal Employment.