Job Description

Job Description
Position Purpose:
The GT&S segment represents $9B+ revenue of Stanley Black & Deckers $12-$13B portfolio. GT&S operates globally in a matrixed environment by region and strategic business unit (SBU) - Power Tools Group (PTG) and Hand Tools, Accessories & Storage (HTAS) utilizing brands such as Stanley, DeWalt, Bostitch, Black & Decker, Proto, Mac Tools, Vidmar, etc. GT&S introduces over 1,000 new products each year.

Within GT&S, the Global Product Costing team supports product costing for 45 manufacturing plants and 40 distribution centers. GT&S manufactures 75%+ of the products it sells.

Organizational Relationship:
The Global Cost Controller is a high profile role that manages a team of 21, including 3 Regional Product Costing Managers that report directly to the Global Cost Controller. The EANZ, Asia and Americas Cost Managers are based in Czech Republic, China & the US. The Global Cost Controller reports to the GTS Assistant Global Business Unit Controller and supports Operations Finance, Operations, Supply Chain and FP&A.

Expected Leadership Behaviors And Values:

* Courage & Innovation
* Agility & Performance
* Inclusivity & Collaboration
* Integrity & Accountability

Major Responsibilities:

* Partner with key stakeholders such as Global Operations Controller, Operations Finance and Supply Chain to maintain strong process and controls around product costing
* Support Commercial organization by identifying and communicating key drivers in product costing

* Update the strategic priorities and annual goals and objectives for the Global Product Costing team including Next Generation Costing future strategy
* Provide coaching and mentoring to less experienced team members; develop team succession plans
* Work with global leaders in operations, supply chain, IT, master data, commercial, and finance functions to identify and evaluate efficiency opportunities within the costing process
* Interpret corporate costing policies and design, develop and implement new business unit policies for product costing and valuation as needed
* Oversee development and maintenance of standard costs, including ownership of the Annual Cost Roll process and new product costing
* Ensure that all transactions are compliant with GAAP and Company policy
* Oversee monthly PPV analysis for centralized locations
* Update and execute strategy to centralize product costing for all Manufacturing site

Qualifications

* 10-15 years Accounting and/or Finance experience
* Leadership behaviors and skill-sets are key to being successful in this role
* Ability to manage large teams and strong project management skills
* Experience in U.S. multi-national public company; working knowledge of US GAAP in areas of responsibility
* Diverse experience in manufacturing company (background in cost accounting or operations finance preferred)
* Experience working with SAP, Hyperion HFM, or other Enterprise systems is helpful
* Experience effectively operating in a matrix environment
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* BS Degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or professional certification preferred