Director, Finance, BOC

Job Description Summary

This position is responsible for all financial aspects pertaining to the Mexican Plants (Reynosa, Juarez, and Nogales) including forecasting, budgeting, AP, tax, and SOX. Support the Staff VP, BOC in developing long-term strategies to optimize manufacturing operations and achieve corporate objectives. Create alignment and standardization across the three Mexican plants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial budgets, forecasts and CIP projects for the three Mexican plants to ensure accuracy and standardization of accounting and practices.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Mexican Plant Controllers; establish and monitor annual financial goals and objectives against plant scorecard ("RGLs"), and provide ongoing feedback on plant and organization performance including root-cause analysis and recommendation development.
• Foster an environment of continuous improvement to streamline monthly close processes, forecasting, budgeting, and all other financial reporting activities.
• Support Supply Chain in managing inventory levels, obsolescence, and resource management in the plants.
• Assist Strategic Sourcing in researching and identifying opportunities for cost savings.
• Participate with HR and managers in developing high-potential employees across functions in the Mexican facilities and Puerto Rico location.
• Control, review and approve capital expenditures for BOC and the Mexican plants.
• Serve as a member of the BOC staff, providing insight into operating performance, developing staff understanding of financial results, providing financial analysis, and objectively evaluating operating options/decisions.
• Ensure all accounting activities follow GAAP, Bard accounting policies and internal control guidelines.
• Maintain adherence to statutory and tax requirements in Mexico and Puerto Rico.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
• Participate in due diligence activities for acquisitions as needed.
• Lead effective analysis for improved visibility into plants and variances, guiding plant controllers to identify opportunities.
• Select, develop, motivate and retain high-caliber talent in the finance organization.
• Serve BOC financial reporting responsibilities.
• Support BOC Staff VP in reviewing, approving, and commenting on reported variances and forecasts from plant locations, including monthly financials, RGL reports and budgets.
• Manage accurate and timely recording of FX activities.
• Execute special projects as assigned.
• Follow and comply with company policies and procedures applicable to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience with 5+ years in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• MBA/MPA and/or CPA/CMA preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) capability a plus.
• Proficiency in computer systems and applications, specifically in Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous cost accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel internationally.
• Experience within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry.
• Willingness to relocate for future advancement within Bard preferred.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

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