Director of Finance – UTLX Manufacturing

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

Position Description

This is a full-time, office-based position located in Alexandria, LA, with a regular schedule of five days per week onsite.

Business Description

Marmon Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, is a diversified manufacturing and industrial services company with $12 billion in annual revenue. The UTLX & Procor Platform is the largest Platform within Marmon, with $1.3 billion in revenue. The business units that comprise the Platform are leaders in their respective industries:

• UTLX Leasing (U.S and Mexico) and Procor Leasing (in Canada) together comprise the largest tank car leasing company in North America, with a combined lease fleet totaling approximately 120,000 railcars.
• UTLX Repair (U.S. and Mexico) and Procor Repair (Canada) maintain the UTLX / Procor leased fleets (11 repair shops in North America).
• UTLX Manufacturing is North America’s second largest manufacturer of railroad tank cars.
• McKenzie Valve and Machining produces valves for railroad tank cars.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Platform Controller, the Director of Finance – UTLX Manufacturing is responsible for management of accounting and other business-related functions to the manufacturing operations at Alexandria, LA (MBU). This position has a dotted line reporting relationship to the General Manager of the Alexandria operation.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a minimum ten years of progressive responsibility in manufacturing accounting and financial positions related to general accounting, financial reporting, financial analysis, and internal controls. A four-year undergraduate degree in accounting is required.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Monthly/Quarterly:

• Prepare month end closing procedures for the MBU in compliance with accounting standards under US GAAP.
• Review and prepare the monthly financial package for the Platform VP.

Annually:

• Lead annual budget process.
• Work with business to improve compliance with GAAP and Marmon policies.

Finance Business Partnership and Strategic Decision Support

Serve as a proactive finance business partner to the General Manager and Manufacturing leadership team.

Ad Hoc Assignments

Manage and assess accounting team performance and conduct reviews as necessary per Marmon policies.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class.