Corporate Controller

Who are we?

At Calumet we deliver innovative specialty products trusted by companies across the globe. We are the foundation to everyday essential products that help millions of people live and thrive. We are headquartered in Indianapolis and have numerous production locations in the US. We are customer focused and utilize our values of collaboration and entrepreneurship to grow the business. We offer a dynamic, high-performance environment where team members can have real input and impact on our business. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, treat the business as if it is your own and add value accordingly, come see why we’re Calumet Proud!

PURPOSE:

The Corporate Controller is accountable for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting, enhancing operational efficiency, and providing strategic financial insights. This role leads the development and execution of robust accounting practices, ensures full compliance with regulatory standards, and fosters cross-functional collaboration to support informed decision-making and long-term business success.

KEY OBJECTIVES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Provide oversight to the Corporate Accounting and Plant Accounting teams

- Manage month end close process including reviewing/approving journal entries and reconciliations

- Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SEC Reporting and other applicable regulations and requirements

- Provide input and support to strategy guiding efforts such as budget, forecasting, and analysis

- Research and prepare technical guidance memos for unique accounting transactions utilizing Company tools and collaboration with the CAO and leader of SEC Reporting

- Review and conclude on accounting considerations within contracts

- Assist auditors (internal and external) with annual financial statement audits, quarterly reviews and support the CAO in other external auditor related matters as needed

- Prepare and provide updates to executive management on results of the corporate segment

- Lead in process improvements related to month end close, management reporting and external reporting

- Provide guidance on other business-critical projects as they relate to the accounting/finance function

- Prioritize mentoring of the team and cross collaboration with other team leads to improve overall alignment towards achieving company goals

- Ad hoc analyses and requests as needed

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES

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- 8+ years of professional accounting experience with 12+ years preferred

- Previous experience with a publicly traded company, small to mid-sized public companies preferred

- Previous experience in public accounting, Big 4 preferred

- Excellent communication, technology, analytical and management skills

- Broad knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)

- Broad knowledge of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations and provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act

- SAP or other ERP/Accounting systems experience, OneStream and PowerBI experience preferred

COMPETENCIES:

- Demonstration of Calumet Values – Safety, Environment & Social Responsibility, Teamwork, Ownership, Passion for Customers, and Excellence

- Dedication/Work Ethic - Commitment and resolve to achieve the desired outcomes.

- Dependable/Reliable - Taking responsibility for one’s action and being known as someone that will deliver on their areas of responsibility and can be counted on, even under difficult circumstances

- Teamwork - Working effectively with others to achieve a desired outcome, demonstrating positive interpersonal behaviors and etiquette.

- Conflict Management - Identifying and handling conflict in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner.

- Influencing - Using appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to inspire and guide individuals and work groups toward goal achievement in informal and formal contexts.

- Priority Setting- Identifying and creating action around the most important activities which lead to the desired outcome

- Analytical/Critical Thinking - Securing relevant information and identifying key issues and relationships from a base of information. Relating and comparing data from different sources. Identifying cause-effect relationships

- Data Orientation - Using qualitative and qualitative facts and information to drive decision-making.

- Technical/Functional Expertise - Depth of knowledge, skill, and experience in a particular domain.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. We are an equal opportunity employer including disability and veteran. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.