Business Controller - North America Services

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Job Description

The Business Controller is responsible for supporting financial planning, reporting and performance management across the North America Services organization. This role ensures accurate financial oversight, supports strategic decision-making, and drives cost control and profitability across the business. This position acts as a key partner to the Head of Business Finance and collaborates closely with operations, HR, HSQE, Business Development, and other functions to ensure alignment of financial and operational objectives. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and possesses strong analytical and business partnering skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights that support business performance.

This role will require being in the office a minimum of 3 days week.

Requirements

• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with business strategy and operational plans.
• Deliver monthly financial performance reporting, including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/forecast).
• Monitor overhead and operational costs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for optimization.
• Support financial modeling and scenario analysis to evaluate business decisions and performance drivers.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Operations, HR, HSQE, Business Development, etc.) to provide financial guidance and support planning processes.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial data within ERP systems (SAP, IFS) and reporting tools.
• Drive cost control initiatives and track efficiency improvements across the organization.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, allocations, and variance analysis.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing proactive recommendations to improve performance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing financial documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Controllers, Accounting, and Business teams to ensure alignment in financial planning and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of financial processes and reports.
• Attends work regularly and punctually, as scheduled or expected.
• Complies with Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and Company Policies & Procedures.
• Contributes to continuous improvement of financial processes, reporting, and data quality.
• Provides insights on cost efficiency and profitability improvement initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and internal policies.
• Promotes a strong safety culture and adherence to HSQE standards.
• Actively contributes to a diverse and inclusive work environment aligned with company values.
• Provides financial insights and market intelligence to support decision-making.
• Supports alignment between financial and operational stakeholders.
• Presents, supports, and leads-by-example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Strong knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting.

Safety

• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• 3 years or more of experience in financial controlling, FP&A, accounting, or similar roles is required.

Anticipated base salary range: $90,000 - $120,000

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location.

RES offers benefits that are effective first day of the month after 30 days of employment. These benefits include the following:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 4x pay Basic Life and Voluntary Life
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Accident, Hospital, and Critical Illness
• 401 (k) plan with 6% company match
• 2 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO), Prorated Sick days and 10 Paid Holidays- includes Floating Holiday
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Volunteer and Charity Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Discounts and Wellness programs
• Wellness Reimbursement

Physical requirements and environment

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rarely: Climbing, crouching, kneeling, pulling/pushing/lifting between 5-15lbs., and stooping are required.

Occasionally: Carrying 5-15lbs., gripping, handling, pinching, and walking are required.

Frequently: Standing is required.

Constantly: Reading, grasping, hearing, reaching, vision, repetitive motion, and sitting is required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity, and wet climates, in the working environment.

Occasionally exposed to noise and hazards in the work environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.