Leggett & Platt Looking for Financial Controller at Remote Full Time

We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Financial Controller within our Home Furniture finance team. Our Home Furniture business brings an intense focus on the customer, innovation, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and a global footprint together to create full package solutions for the industry. We do not make furniture. We make furniture more comfortable. We need the best people on our team to support our strategy, and your work will ensure people around the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As a Financial Controller you will have the opportunity to perform general accounting and help develop strong finance and data analytic team members. The team you will be working with is hardworking and supportive of each other and values integrity and accurate outputs. This role may be remote, with a preference for you to be located in Mississippi or North Carolina. Travel of up to 15% may be needed at times.

So, what will you do as a Financial Controller?

• Perform general accounting to include the financial reporting of monthly results, quarterly reporting, and variance analysis for multiple locations.
• Ensure that policies and procedures adhere to a system of internal controls.
• Coordinate and prepare forward-looking financial forecasts.
• Assist branch management teams to help interpret, understand, and use financial results and forecasts to positively manage our business.
• Supervise, train, and mentor plant accountants to facilitate their growth as financial professionals.
• Review and communicate overhead and manufacturing variance analyses to branch stakeholders.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA/CMA or MBA a plus, but not required
• 3-5 years of related accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a multi-site and/or large-scale manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to communicate to different levels in the organization.
• Unquestionable integrity.
• Great attention to detail.
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel
• Passion for training and the development of finance/accounting team members

Reasons You’ll Love It Here

Our benefits may vary slightly from one location to the next, but what you will find, is that we offer: medical, dental, and vision insurance; as well as paid vacation, paid personal time, and various opportunities to give back to your local community. One convenient fact about our medical plan, is that we offer tele-visits, so you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home when you are feeling under the weather! We also strongly encourage and provide opportunities for learning and professional development.

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for? Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Commitment to You

We’re proud of the fact that we are strongly rooted in being an inclusive, people-focused organization. Our company culture reflects values like integrity, ownership, and authenticity. We take these to heart, and if you do as well, you’ll fit right in.

Leggett & Platt Inc. is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Leggett & Platt Inc. will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

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