BUSINESS UNIT CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION

A Business Unit Controller owns the full financial picture of a discrete manufacturing operation, cost accounting, GAAP close, and the analytical lens through which plant and division leaders make capital and pricing decisions. Standard costing and BOM accuracy sit at the center of this work. Few roles demand the same combination of forensic accounting discipline and operational fluency: the person in this seat reads a variance report and can walk the production floor to understand why labor absorption is off. They answer to both local management and corporate finance hierarchies in multi-entity structures governed by SOX internal control requirements.

As the Business Unit Controller, you serve as the primary financial partner to the plant or division General Manager, owning the monthly close cycle, cost accounting integrity, and forward-looking forecasts that shape operational and capital decisions. You lead a small accounting team and report to a Divisional or Segment Controller while maintaining day-to-day accountability to the BU leadership team.

Career Impact: Deep ownership of standard costing, inventory valuation, and GAAP compliance in a manufacturing environment builds the cross-functional credibility that advances careers toward Divisional Controller or VP of Finance roles.

Business Impact: The variance analyses and cost-roll updates you produce directly determine whether plant leadership acts on margin erosion or misses it, with downstream effects on product profitability and capital allocation.

Growth Opportunity: Sustained exposure to ERP implementations, M&A integration, and multi-site consolidation expands your technical scope in ways that make the step to a corporate or segment controller role achievable within three to five years.

• Own the monthly close process, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, and timely submission of business unit financial statements to corporate.
• Manage standard costing and cost-roll activities, including BOM accuracy reviews, labor absorption tracking, and quarterly actual-to-standard adjustments.
• Prepare and deliver monthly forecasts, annual operating budgets, and variance analyses to the General Manager and divisional leadership.
• Partner with plant operations to monitor inventory accuracy, lead physical inventory counts, and investigate root causes of cycle-count variances.
• Maintain a SOX-compliant internal control environment, including documentation, self-assessment testing, and timely remediation of identified gaps.
• Develop and present capital expenditure analyses and ROI models to support investment decisions by BU and divisional leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of two to four accounting professionals, setting performance expectations and managing workload through close cycles.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors, providing supporting schedules, variance explanations, and process documentation for financial and operational audits.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated ownership of the monthly close and cost accounting functions.
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, including inventory valuation, fixed asset capitalization, and revenue recognition principles applicable to manufactured goods.
• Proven experience managing standard costing processes, including cost rolls, BOM review, and actual-to-standard variance analysis.
• Working knowledge of SOX internal control requirements, including documentation, testing, and remediation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare consolidated financial statements, forecasts, and annual budgets for a multi-entity or multi-site business unit.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial results into operational recommendations for non-finance leaders.
• Experience managing or mentoring a small accounting team in a deadline-driven close environment.

• CPA certification or active candidacy, with public accounting experience from a regional or national firm.
• Hands-on ERP experience in a manufacturing context, particularly with cost accounting modules and BOM configuration.
• Exposure to M&A integration activities, including accounting process standardization across newly acquired entities.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean or Kaizen as applied to accounting process efficiency.

• Timeliness of monthly close, measured against the corporate submission deadline in days.
• Actual-to-standard cost variance rate, reflecting accuracy of the standard costing model for manufactured products.
• Inventory record accuracy percentage, as validated through cycle counts and physical inventory reconciliation.
• Number of SOX control deficiencies identified versus remediated within the reporting period.
• Forecast accuracy rate, measured as actual P&L versus submitted forecast at the business unit level.
• Typical tools: ERP platforms (commonly SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics); consolidation and planning software (commonly Hyperion or Prophix); advanced Excel for cost modeling.

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $145,000 annually, depending on plant size and scope
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus, typically 10% to 15% of base salary
• Equity: Uncommon at this level; may exist at larger public manufacturers as RSU grants
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contribution standard
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus paid holidays
• Common Perks: 401(k) with employer match, professional development reimbursement, possible relocation assistance

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required; sponsorship availability varies by employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available to individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process upon request. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of education, employment history, and criminal record.

The Business Unit Controller leads financial reporting, cost accounting, and strategic planning activities across a manufacturing facility, delivering accurate outlooks and analyses that improve divisional profitability. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this role partners with sales, marketing, and engineering stakeholders to manage financial resources, develop talent, and support sound business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and report financial outlooks monthly in collaboration with business leaders.
• Build cross-department credibility, confidence, and collaboration with functional areas.
• Prepare and review all financial statements and outlooks in conjunction with the Director of Operations and leadership team.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of business financial information in compliance with policies and GAAP.
• Coordinate monthly close to ensure timely preparation and issuance of financial statements and analysis.
• Manage and control the financial activities, transactions, and resources of the facility.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Assist engineering staff in bill of materials accuracy.
• Partner with sales and marketing to develop and execute profitable growth strategies.
• Partner with operations to drive manufacturing efficiencies.
• Provide measurable and accurate financial targets to evaluate business financial performance.
• Review economic analyses of customer deals.
• Evaluate projects that support additional investment or enhance the current development of assets and resources to improve organizational profitability.
• Manage staff and establish working relationships with key division and group financial stakeholders.
• Identify, lead, and develop talent to maximize individual, team, and organizational effectiveness in meeting goals.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Accounting required; MBA and/or CMA/CPA preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of experience in a finance or accounting leadership role across multiple financial functions, including accounting (AR, AP, GL, cost accounting, financial processes, internal controls) and FP&A.
• Experience in public and multinational companies.
• Substantial experience in finance and accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to tell a business story with numbers.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.
• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment and solve practical business problems promptly and often under tight deadlines.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Advanced MS Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Advanced experience using various accounting systems, including Epicor and XLConnect.

Embedded within the fund accounting and investor relations function, the Business Unit Controller oversees day-to-day fund accounting activities, manages monthly close for funds and management entities, and ensures compliance with fund agreements and regulatory requirements. Working closely with the third-party administrator, directors, and internal and external auditors, this role drives accurate financial reporting and supports fundraising efforts for a portfolio of venture capital funds.

Core Functions

• Coordinate day-to-day fund accounting activities with the third-party administrator, review fund transactions, and oversee limited partner reporting for venture capital funds to ensure compliance with fund agreements.
• Facilitate and manage fund audits as well as tax compliance, including managing and coordinating deliverables with the third-party administrator.
• Manage monthly close for the funds and management entities, reconciliations, and preparation of reports for corporate reporting.
• Oversee all aspects of an open hybrid fund in close collaboration with the Controller.
• Forecast and execute capital calls and distributions for several funds, and manage borrowings from and repayments to an umbrella capital call line of facility.
• Liaise with the investor relations team and third-party administrator to ensure smooth investor communication, announcements, and inquiry management via an online investor portal.
• Interact with directors, underlying funds, and attorneys regarding fundraising by venture firms.
• Coordinate investment funding and investment onboarding.
• Review, track, and update portfolio fund capitalization and investment details in the funds' valuation system.
• Participate in fundraising efforts, including preparation of diligence materials, review of legal documents, and facilitation of fund and investor onboarding during fund closing.
• Interact with internal and external auditors, as well as regulatory auditors.
• Recommend and implement changes to policies to comply with Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with approved policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with relevant accounting work experience required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and/or public accounting experience preferred.
• Minimum five years of experience in an accounting or financial position, preferably at a private equity firm, hedge fund, funds management firm, or in a related role.
• Experience with closed-ended funds desired.
• Experience with open-ended funds is a plus.
• Experience with private company valuation analysis.
• Prior experience supervising staff is desirable.
• Ability to communicate directly and work effectively in a complex environment.
• Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and balance priorities while bringing projects to completion.

Reporting to divisional leadership, the Business Unit Controller supervises the monthly closing process, prepares general ledger journal entries, and manages ERP reporting to support financial decision-making in a manufacturing environment. Partnering with department managers and external auditors, this role delivers accurate financial statements, supports budget and forecasting activities, and ensures compliance with GAAP and audit standards.

Primary Duties

• Supervise the monthly closing process and ensure timely, accurate submission of business unit financial information to corporate.
• Manage and oversee the daily work of up to three direct reports.
• Complete corporate reporting requirements and support financial, operational, and tax audits.
• Assist with physical inventories and inventory grading periodically, and assist in the reduction of slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Prepare general ledger journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with GAAP and audit standards.
• Track, capitalize, and reconcile fixed asset actual spend versus approved capital projects in accordance with policies and GAAP.
• Develop key ERP reports to deliver required metrics supporting divisional leadership decision-making.
• Direct or assist in the preparation of special analyses and reports for business unit and group management or external reporting as needed.
• Support budget and forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with department managers to support overall divisional goals and objectives.
• Compile and analyze data and reports to assist others.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• 7 to 10 years of accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• 2 to 4 years of supervisory experience in a general accounting role.
• Experience in FP&A with ERP implementation or system research.
• Query and report design experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, and the analysis of financial data and reporting.
• Knowledge of costing and production methods in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to present information at all levels.
• Ability to manage time effectively and set priorities.
• Demonstrates managerial courage, accountability for results, and an understanding of the financial impact of decisions.

Sitting at the intersection of financial controlling and strategic business partnering, the Business Unit Controller leads financial reporting, forecasting, and performance management processes across a multinational business unit operating in an international environment. Operating across sales areas, divisions, and the broader organization, this role supports the business development team with contract modeling, drives cost accounting improvements, and enables leadership to make well-informed decisions aligned with IFRS and general accounting principles.

Duties

• Manage the overall financial reporting and forecasting process across all business unit entities, including review, consolidation, and reporting requirements.
• Lead business planning and business simulations, and drive business decisions.
• Support governance models for business unit operations across sales areas, divisions, and the broader business unit.
• Support the business development team with contracts and offering models for both business projections and accounting follow-up, including trial and long-term investment contracts.
• Provide follow-up, analysis, and clear commentary on actual results, forecasts, and targets.
• Manage the performance management process, including KPI development and implementation.
• Support profitability analysis and identify profitability improvement opportunities and initiatives.
• Drive improvements in cost accounting, data management, reporting, and forecasting accuracy.
• Ensure on-time reporting of actual and forecast results.
• Ensure compliance with reporting policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Master's degree or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role with oversight of a full P&L in an international environment.
• Knowledge and experience in IFRS and general accounting principles.
• Technical and functional skills in financial controlling.
• Proven understanding of internal control systems.
• Strong analytical and financial skills.
• Strong business acumen and organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a non-hierarchical structure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and positive interpersonal skills in a team environment.
• Ability to work well with employees across various departments and across borders, accommodating different time zone collaborations.

A key member of the finance team, the Business Unit Controller owns the month-end close process, manages product costing, and oversees accurate reporting of manufactured inventory, including standard cost, WIP, and labor absorption. Collaborating across FP&A, department heads, and external auditors, this role ensures compliance with US GAAP, supports annual audit processes, and drives automation and improvement of daily accounting processes.

Functions

• Manage the month-end close process, including entering and reviewing journal entries and completing monthly account reconciliations.
• Maintain detailed spreadsheets, including fixed assets and prepaids.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, KPI reporting, and commentary.
• Oversee all accounting and reporting for the business unit, including manufactured products and inventory.
• Manage product costing and oversee standard costs, including actual-to-standard quarterly adjustments.
• Oversee accurate reporting of manufactured inventory, including standard cost, component inventory, job cost, WIP inventory, and labor absorption.
• Support the annual external audit process.
• Complete monthly state sales tax returns promptly, ensure compliance, and handle notices.
• Document and implement effective internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve daily accounting processes.
• Document processes and collaborate with the finance team to prepare a handbook.
• Assist in the resolution of vendor inquiries and escalations.
• Oversee budget-to-actuals reporting and work with FP&A and department heads on forecasting and budgeting projections.
• Maintain financial statement reports in Microsoft Dynamics 365.
• Support the implementation and standardization of accounting processes for future add-on acquisitions.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a solid understanding of US GAAP.
• Minimum of 8 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years of prior experience as a business unit controller.
• Minimum of 5 years of recent manufacturing and cost accounting experience.
• Proficiency in multi-company consolidation and eliminations.
• Previous experience standardizing and implementing accounting processes for multiple new add-on acquisitions.
• Previous national public accounting firm experience is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, including the manufactured products and bill of materials module.
• Microsoft Office proficiency; intermediate Excel skills required.
• Proactive, analytical, and able to work with a sense of urgency with minimal supervision.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects under short deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls across a multinational manufacturing business unit depend on the Business Unit Controller, who ensures timely compliance with US GAAP, SOx, and IFRS while overseeing capital expenditure, budgeting, and financial planning. Based within a shared services structure and reporting to the Division Controller, this role liaises across financial service units and supports business unit and location management with financial input and strategic business partner services.

Accountabilities

• Ensure consistent application of accounting methods and policies across the business unit.
• Provide key support and advice to the business unit as needed.
• Provide information to the Division Controller and Business Unit Manager to ensure effective financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Provide a business partner service to business unit and location management by supplying input and information to support efficient management.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of all financial results, including financial statements, midyear reviews, forecasts, budgeting, and all cost and financial reporting.
• Ensure business unit assets are safeguarded and that adequate processes are in place to support proper financial reporting.
• Process and monitor all capital expenditure justifications and submissions for the business unit.
• Ensure all internal controls, including SOX, are in place, maintained, and updated as necessary to meet requirements.
• Assist business unit finance staff in liaison and coordination between financial service units, shared services centers, and sales companies.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with all established policies and procedures.
• Ensure accounting practices are carried out in accordance with current US GAAP standards.

Technical Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification in a business or finance discipline.
• Completion of a professional finance qualification, such as CIMA, ACCA, or a country equivalent.
• Experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment, following defined procedures, rules, and policies.
• Experience in a standard costing environment.
• Previous experience working across borders in a multinational organization is an advantage.
• Previous experience with audit processes is desirable.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Knowledge and understanding of US GAAP, SOX, and IFRS.
• Strong working knowledge of finance systems, including JD Edwards and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling influence and persuasion at all levels within the organization.
• Strong commercial focus with good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on own initiative and achieve strict timescales.

As the Business Unit Controller, this role delivers fast and high-quality financial decision support to management, encompassing budget, forecast, actuals, and revenue recognition oversight for a grid edge solutions business. The Grid Edge Solutions finance function relies on this work to ensure compliance with risk review policies, support tender and contract negotiations, and maintain strong relationships with local management across challenging international markets.

Activities

• Provide decision support to management with fast and high-quality financial information, including budget, forecast, and actuals.
• Keep costs under control and initiate adjustments as early as possible.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings within the business.
• Review and approve all financial elements of tenders submitted for risk review, and ensure compliance with risk review policies and procedures.
• Support the tender manager by reviewing and advising on financial and commercial aspects during the tender stage.
• Participate in negotiations on contractual terms and conditions with clients, consortia, subcontractors, and suppliers, including risk reviews, contract structuring, tax issues, cash flow analysis, and assignment conditions.
• Review and approve that financial cost calculations, cash flow, and exposure curves are properly prepared.
• Coordinate with tax, treasury, and legal teams on the most effective approaches for sales in challenging markets.
• Ensure all projects in execution are reviewed and comply with project review policies and procedures.
• Coordinate finance support and maintain good relationships with local management.
• Support business development and restructuring activities in the region.

Position Requirements

• Chartered accountant and/or MBA required, or equivalent qualification.
• 7 years of experience in electrical manufacturing, the power industry, or a similar role.
• Experience across the electrical industry within construction, utilities, power generation, or power systems projects is an advantage.
• Experience in project controlling, risk review, cost management, cost analysis, and cost optimization.
• Knowledge of construction accounting is highly desired.
• Advanced computer skills across SAP, MS Office, MS Teams, Outlook, SharePoint, and Salesforce.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to express opinions and work effectively with multiple stakeholders.
• Ability to work across different cultures, nationalities, and time zones.

Business Unit Controller shapes financial reporting, scenario planning, and month-end close processes for a plant accounting function, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and delivering analysis that supports both operational and strategic decision-making. The work directly supports plant management and business leaders through accurate financial statements, short- and long-term financial models, and coaching of accounting staff toward continuous process improvement.

Operational Focus

• Analyze financial information and prepare financial reporting to determine or maintain the recording of assets, liabilities, and profit and loss.
• Prepare or direct the preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and reports required by management.
• Develop and adhere to internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for accounting practices.
• Work directly with tax accountants to ensure compliance with various taxing authorities.
• Lead the plant accounting team by coaching staff and seeking process and system improvements.
• Serve as a resource to plant management and business leaders for scenario and strategic planning.
• Oversee the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, and review financial results, balance sheet reconciliations, and journal entries for compliance with US GAAP.
• Assist in the preparation of short- and long-term financial models, forecasts, and competitive industry analysis for revenues, expenses, cash flows, and other key financial metrics.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred.
• 8 or more years of financial and cost accounting experience with a proven track record of success.
• Excellent understanding of US GAAP.
• High level of integrity and dependability.
• Ability to effectively communicate financial results and explain variances to management.
• Excellent writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Proficiency with the full Microsoft Office suite.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

The Business Unit Controller produces comprehensive financial planning and analysis for the Consumer Goods management team, covering the full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow across all categories and the global value chain. Coordinating with sales and marketing regions, supply chains, categories, and financial services stakeholders, this role drives monthly consolidation of management reporting, executes budget and quarterly forecasts, and advances the implementation of new reporting tools, including the transition to SAP S/4.

Key Deliverables

• Provide financial planning and analysis for the Consumer Goods management team.
• Coordinate controlling activities with all relevant stakeholders, including sales and marketing regions, supply chains, categories, and financial services, as well as the monthly consolidation of management reporting and execution of budget and quarterly forecasts.
• Follow up on the performance of the consumer goods portfolio globally across all categories and the full value chain.
• Cover all key financial aspects, including full P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow, with lead responsibility for selected functional areas or projects.
• Further develop existing processes, including the implementation of new reporting tools and preparation for the transition to SAP S/4.

Professional Experience

• University degree in a relevant discipline, preferably Finance or Economics.
• Minimum 5 to 7 years of controlling experience in a similar role within a multinational business environment.
• Sound financial understanding and accounting knowledge.
• High IT proficiency in financial consolidation systems, SAP, MS Office, and Power BI, with an interest in the technical aspects of reporting.
• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate and influence at different levels.
• Capable of making pragmatic decisions to keep reporting simple while maintaining consistency.
• Ability to perform tasks autonomously and through to full completion.

Embedded within the accounting and finance team, the Business Unit Controller develops financial and operational KPIs, performs monthly P&L analysis, and oversees month-end closing to support business unit heads with strategic decisions and ad hoc analysis. Working closely with C-level executives and cross-functional teams in a matrix organization, this role advances the annual budgeting process, monitors budgets against actuals, and refines cost-saving and profitability controls across business operations.

Areas of Ownership

• Understand business processes and ensure the creation of appropriate operational and financial KPIs.
• Control and develop regular reporting of performance KPIs related to sales and operations.
• Perform monthly P&L analysis and determine actions to improve results.
• Monitor budgets against actuals and drive the annual budgeting process for OPEX and performance KPIs.
• Oversee month-end closing of accounts, identify issues, compare with prior-year results and projections, and perform forecasting activities.
• Review all financial operating processes and analyze results.
• Prepare internal, controlling, and accounting-related reports.
• Analyze business processes and develop cost-saving and profitability controls.
• Support strategic decisions by providing tools and ad hoc analysis to business unit heads.
• Work closely with the accounting and finance team.

Education & Experience

• Business, Economics, or Engineering degree from a reputable university.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in finance, reporting, and business controlling.
• Deep knowledge of local GAAP and IFRS reporting.
• Experience working frequently with C-level executives and matrix organizational structures.
• Proven ability to work on multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP programs and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and spoken command of English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for success in large organizations.

Reporting to regional management, the Business Unit Controller oversees monthly and annual reporting packages, manages customer contracts using the percentage-of-completion revenue recognition method, and controls net working capital through proactive credit and cash management in a construction or engineering environment. Partnering with direct reports, banks, auditors, and insurance brokers, this role executes annual budgeting and planning cycles and ensures adherence to group reporting requirements across multiple regional entities.

Role Responsibilities

• Interpret and analyze data, highlighting anomalies or issues, and align findings with business unit managers.
• Manage customer contracts, including reconciling deferred and accrued revenue and accruing third-party contract costs.
• Provide financial control of projects according to the percentage-of-completion revenue recognition method.
• Control net working capital through proactive credit management and support for sales and project management functions in cash management.
• Manage treasury issues, including appropriate hedging of foreign exchange exposures.
• Manage the preparation of monthly and annual reporting packages.
• Plan and execute the annual budgeting and planning cycle.
• Support management in commercial and financial matters, including project controlling and participation in progress and risk reviews.
• Ensure adherence to group reporting requirements and provide back-up coverage for the relevant region.
• Communicate effectively with direct reports, direct manager, line managers, banks, auditors, and insurance brokers.

Background & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance.
• Proven experience as a business unit controller of at least 5 years.
• Experience in financial and cash management and foreign currency trade.
• Proven experience in planning and forecasting processes.
• Experience working in a construction or engineering business is desirable.
• SAP knowledge is preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills.

Sitting at the intersection of product cost controlling and business unit financial management, the Business Unit Controller delivers cost planning, tracking, and forecasting while participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles and performing project and investment calculations. Operating across integrated financial systems including SAP and internally developed planning tools, this role supports standard reports for result analysis and contributes to various internal and business unit-related projects.

Job Functions

• Deliver product cost controlling tasks, including cost planning, tracking, and forecasting.
• Conduct cost analysis and result discussions with relevant responsible leaders, and support the business with ad hoc analysis.
• Participate in forecasting and periodic closings, including monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.
• Perform project and investment calculations within the area of responsibility and for new projects.
• Support cost analysis and standard reports for result analysis and tracking, including primary cost planning, lead type tracking, target setting, and measure tracking.
• Participate in various internal and business unit-related projects.
• Work with integrated financial systems, including SAP and internally developed planning tools.

Required Qualifications

• BSc or MSc degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting.
• 2 to 5 years of working experience in the field of controlling.
• Strong Excel knowledge, including pivot tables and functions.
• SAP and SQL knowledge are an advantage.
• Intermediate English proficiency.
• Accurate, business-oriented, and supportive team-player mentality.

A key member of the Business Unit leadership team, the Business Unit Controller owns the financial strategic direction of the business unit, encompassing budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and EBITDA management while acting as the primary financial resource for the business unit and Senior Leadership teams. Collaborating across functions and geographies to drive mergers and acquisitions integration, capital investment evaluation, and continuous improvement of financial planning and reporting processes, this role sets high standards for finance personnel and builds organizational capability.

What You'll Do

• Establish and maintain financial objectives, policies, and controls.
• Continuously prepare and make recommendations based on financial analysis of the business unit, segment, and corporate objectives.
• Evaluate business operations and make recommendations for value creation, including capital investments and cost reduction initiatives.
• Contribute to the mergers and acquisitions process with an emphasis on integration.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify needs and seek full-range business solutions.
• Evaluate and advise on the impact of long-range planning, introduction of new programs and strategies, and regulatory action.
• Develop solutions to business challenges and present recommendations to strategic partners within the organization.
• Enhance, develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures to improve overall operations and effectiveness of the business unit.
• Work with the business unit president and leadership team to manage the business with strong financial discipline and bottom-line orientation, including EBITDA, cash flow management, and disciplined capital investment.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and accuracy of all financial planning and reporting processes.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist senior leadership in performing their responsibilities.
• Assist in educating leaders and employees on the financial metrics and levers that will drive improved results.
• Seek continuous improvement of the budgeting process through education of managers on financial issues impacting their budgets, and identify ways to minimize costs and maximize performance.
• Provide strategic financial input and leadership on decision-making issues affecting the business unit.
• Identify, recruit, and develop high-potential talent, and set high standards for finance personnel across the organization.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• MBA and/or CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of experience in controllership and/or executive-level financial management, preferably within a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Experience playing an integral role in transformational changes, including communicating vision and working through people to achieve results.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior-level finance role with team oversight.
• Experience serving as a business partner to a general manager.
• Experience in corporate and/or divisional financial planning and analysis, including target setting, planning and forecasting, performance reporting standards and governance, decision support, and business process leadership.
• Experience managing within a multi-location ERP environment is highly desirable, with Oracle and Hyperion experience preferred.
• Risk management experience and an orientation toward identifying and managing key risk factors and their potential impact on the enterprise.
• Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated ability to secure buy-in at all levels.
• Ability to define priorities, organize people and activities, and separate and combine tasks into efficient workflows.
• Demonstrated ability to work across functions as part of a leadership team and bring people together across functional, geographic, or organizational boundaries.
• Demonstrates the highest degree of integrity with all stakeholders.

Accurate financial results and technology-enabled performance improvements across a precision manufacturing business unit depend on the Business Unit Controller, who leads a small finance team to manage accounting, planning, forecasting, and analysis, including sales target revenue, inventory, working capital, and profit margin. Serving as an analytical business partner to the VP and Business Unit Manager, this role presents strategic recommendations to corporate leadership, oversees Information Technology functions, and supports profitable growth through evidence-backed financial insights.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Identify ways technology can improve business performance and streamline processes.
• Provide regular and fully transparent updates to all stakeholders, including divisional finance and corporate finance teams.
• Present credibly during senior management presentations to corporate leadership, providing evidence-backed data and strategic recommendations.
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements for the business segment.
• Prepare the monthly business segment financial forecast.
• Reconcile sales and profit performance to forecast, budget, and prior-year data.
• Lead the preparation and management of working capital analysis.
• Assist in budget preparation by engaging appropriate staff and ensuring alignment with the business unit executive format.
• Interface with outside advisers and auditors on attestation and compliance matters.
• Provide return on investment analysis to department managers as required.
• Monitor payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and cost accounting functions to ensure process controls are efficient and effective.
• Assist in the ongoing assessment of departmental human resource requirements, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Coach and develop finance staff on people skills, policy, and good decision-making.
• Provide support with operational issues to ensure profitable growth.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• MBA or Master's degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• 10 or more years of experience in general and/or plant accounting, including forecasting, budgeting, costing, and inventory control.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within a company with a global presence.
• 5 or more years of proven ability to lead a financial team.
• Demonstrated ability to make strategic recommendations to advance business objectives.
• Familiarity with financial analysis related to capital equipment product lines, including identifying trends related to operational improvement and revenue enhancement.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships and influence the decision-making of senior executives.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Proven ability to pull a wide variety of data into a well-constructed and supportable analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Executive presence with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Self-motivated, with a drive for results and the ability to work independently.

Reporting to business unit leadership, the Business Unit Controller oversees financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, and internal controls for a leading provider of wireless communication solutions, ensuring quality and compliance across all financial transactions and accounting policies. Partnering with senior managers and cross-functional teams, this role prepares budget and forecast variances, supports planning initiatives through financial analysis, and maintains strong accounting and finance process management.

Scope of Work

• Advise management on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and regulatory and policy matters for the business unit.
• Provide strong and dynamic leadership to general accounting and financial reporting teams.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of budget and forecast variances.
• Prepare monthly reports for the business unit and review financial packages before publishing.
• Support the month-end and year-end close process.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting, including all account reconciliations.
• Develop and document business unit processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Interact with senior managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations.
• Participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile ad hoc reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting or Financial Management.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• 5 or more years of experience managing the accounting and finance process.
• Minimum three years in a senior financial management role.
• Previous experience working within a technology business with M&A experience preferred.
• Excellent US GAAP and technical accounting knowledge.
• Strong experience in both the private and public accounting sectors is preferred.
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to articulate recommendations concisely and promptly.

Business Unit Controller advances financial management oversight across a government contracting business unit, ensuring monthly compliance with US GAAP, internal accounting policies, and applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, Government Cost Accounting Standards, and local statutory reporting standards. The work directly supports BU CFOs and the Segment Controller through management of monthly close processes, technical accounting matters, lease accounting, joint venture accounting, and coordination with internal and external audit partners.

Work Activities

• Support and manage applicable P&L and cash flow forecasts, risks, and opportunities.
• Manage monthly close processes and coordinate efforts across FP&A, project planning and control, and accounting teams.
• Identify, evaluate, recommend, and document technical accounting and judgmental accounting matters, and engage leadership for prompt resolution and alignment.
• Coordinate with segment and corporate accounting teams to design and maintain accounting processes and tools, with a focus on maximizing standard processes and tools.
• Ensure statutory financial statements of assigned legal entities are maintained in accordance with US GAAP and local statutory reporting standards.
• Review and approve new setup forms for all projects, and ensure revenue recognition assessment is accurately and timely completed.
• Ensure compliance with backlog and remaining performance obligation policy, and ensure the backlog review and reporting process is completely and accurately adhered to, with significant judgments properly documented.
• Analyze, review, and approve monthly and quarterly accrual entries, particularly significant subcontractor accruals.
• Ensure continued compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations, Government Cost Accounting Standards, and other regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with government compliance and segment teams to track indirect rates, and help design and implement processes as appropriate.
• Manage accounting for joint ventures.
• Perform reviews of new lease arrangements and review monthly reconciliations between the general ledger and the lease accounting application.
• Partner with the proposal team to provide technical accounting and cash flow modeling support.
• Identify and coordinate with the Treasury Department on foreign currency issues or exposures.
• Oversee petty cash accounts and employee receivables where applicable.
• Coordinate with internal and external accounting partners for audit support.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Accounting designation (CPA, CA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a senior accounting role.
• Significant experience in US government contracting.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Ability to design and maintain effective, simple, repeatable, and dependable business processes.
• Impeccable analytical, problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work closely with project and business unit leadership teams to promote strong business performance and achievement of business goals.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.

The Business Unit Controller creates value for the East Global Enterprise Sales Team by delivering high-level financial analysis, accurate budgeting and forecasting, deal modeling, and meaningful financial and operational metrics that support short-, medium, and long-term business unit goals. Reporting to the Senior Business Unit Controller of Global Enterprise Sales, this role partners with business unit and sales leadership to produce strategic and annual operating plans, manages the business unit P&L, and monitors working capital to reduce cost of capital and address at-risk items.

Performance Expectations

• Partner with the business unit leadership team to produce strategic and annual operating plans, quarterly and monthly forecast updates, predictive analytics, internal reporting, and performance management against projections.
• Act as liaison between the business unit and corporate accounting teams.
• Manage the business unit P&L to achieve performance targets and ensure business unit leadership has visibility into risks and opportunities, investigating unusual trends and anomalies.
• Monitor working capital to reduce cost of capital and address potential at-risk items, including inventory, accounts receivable, and preliminary items, interfacing with the sales operations team as needed.
• Support and participate in periodic business unit reviews, providing financial insights into business growth trends and profitability.
• Partner with sales leadership and business development to evaluate and proactively design deal structures for complex transactions.
• Assist in the development and implementation of best practices across the FP&A team, offering methods and ideas for improving results.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Business, or Accounting.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 10 or more years of related work experience.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to interact with all levels and personnel in group and one-on-one settings.
• Ability to drive collaborative solutions through building consensus in a matrixed environment.
• Ability to make critical decisions with confidence, positively impacting the business unit and FP&A teams.
• Excellent project management, team leadership, and professional communication skills at all levels of the business.
• Strong attention to detail and work ethic.
• Ability to embrace change and support multiple groups simultaneously.
• Strong listening, written, and verbal communication skills.

Embedded within a manufacturing organization reporting to the CFO, the Business Unit Controller guides financial accounting, reporting, and internal controls across multiple plants while managing the cost accounting process, overseeing inventory accuracy and valuation, and integrating new acquisitions into consolidation and reporting requirements. Working closely with plant operations, external auditors, and cross-functional teams, this role executes month-end close, develops a robust internal control framework, and supports continuous improvement methodologies to drive profitability and operational quality.

Core Responsibilities

• Plan and implement systems and processes to improve the growth of the business unit.
• Establish working relationships with business partners across the organization.
• Determine profitable opportunities for the business unit and implement processes and systems to achieve higher profits.
• Assist with preparing and forecasting the annual budget and capital expenditure, present operating costs to senior management for approval.
• Manage and implement processes to improve operations quality, manage cash flow, and generate financial reports on time.
• Present financial performance results and policies to business leaders to support appropriate business decisions.
• Supervise and guide team members, provide training, and motivate them to achieve project goals.
• Implement changes and monitor unit operations to ensure adherence to policies and accounting principles.
• Coordinate with external auditors to plan and execute an annual audit for business units.
• Develop and document internal controls and maintain accounting systems.
• Comply with government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Work with plant operations to organize periodic and monthly inventory counts and investigate root causes of variances.
• Ensure proper inventory processes and controls are in place through the development or refinement of standard operating procedures.
• Review inventory items for proper bill of materials setup within the inventory ERP system.
• Oversee the cost accounting process and update standard costs as needed.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• Minimum five years of demonstrated relevant experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Multi-site manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean, 5S, Six Sigma, or Kaizen is preferred.
• Prior experience with ERP system implementations and software packages such as Hyperion or Prophix is a plus.
• Knowledge of general accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and forecasting.
• Advanced Excel reporting, including pivot tables and macros, and MRP/ERP experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to articulate with a high level of business acumen and engage with all levels in a polished and professional manner.
• Ability to perform detailed analysis to identify management data points and trends.
• Proficiency in all relevant software systems, including the MS Office suite.

Reporting to the Business Unit Controller of Electronic Materials North America, the Business Unit Controller coordinates month-end and quarter-close responsibilities, establishes standard costing rates, and supports ERP integration for a leading global supplier of highly engineered cleaning materials serving the semiconductor industry. Partnering with the VP and GM of ITS, operations management, and FP&A teams, this role maintains a SOX-compliant internal control environment, assists with long-term strategic planning, and provides recommendations to improve site performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure financial goals are aligned with operations.
• Connect operational performance to the financials and provide financial strategic direction to the plant.
• Serve as a key business partner to operations management.
• Perform month-end and quarter-close responsibilities promptly and drive accountability for results.
• Assist and support ERP integration and future ERP implementations, as well as the development of a cost accounting methodology framework.
• Establish standard costing rates and partner with operations to update material costs, bill of materials, and routings for cost roll.
• Partner with FP&A on long-term strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, periodic reporting and analysis, and ROI and investment analysis.
• Provide recommendations to improve site performance.
• Maintain and develop a strong internal control environment in a SOX-compliant organization.
• Support standardization of processes and controls and seek continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with internal and external audit teams, providing appropriate support.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment or cost function.
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with a global ERP system required.
• ERP implementation experience is a plus.
• Financial modeling and analysis experience.
• Ability to utilize advanced functionality of Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Sitting at the intersection of commercial finance and supply chain operations, the Business Unit Controller coordinates Cost to Serve analysis, capital expenditure tracking, and revenue KPI reporting for a distribution centre, acting as a finance partner to Commercial Finance and the Liege Finance organization. Operating across commercial requirements, capital projects, and forecast and budget cycles, this role manages work-in-progress and fixed asset additions, supports senior management presentations, and serves as the Cost to Serve specialist within the Finance team.

Core Functions

• Analyze monthly revenue versus shipped volumes.
• Establish revenue and distribution KPIs for month-end reviews.
• Prepare, analyze, and post Cost to Serve entries.
• Review Cost to Serve with commercial finance and present to senior management.
• Complete costing of commercial requirements.
• Track capital expenditure monthly, including cash flow, and review monthly work-in-progress movements with project managers.
• Calculate Cost to Serve for forecast and budget cycles.
• Prepare forecast and budget decks for capital expenditure.
• Manage work-in-progress and fixed asset additions related to internal controls.
• Maintain ad hoc business partnering and ensure audits associated with capital expenditure.
• Support the development and enhancement of the Cost to Serve tool.

Professional Experience

• Master's degree in Finance, Supply Chain, or Business Analytics.
• 2 to 5 years of experience in finance or KPI reporting.
• Good knowledge of the Microsoft Office environment, with strong Excel skills.
• Experience working for an international organization is a plus.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as BaaN or Oracle and/or WMS systems such as Red Prairie or JDA is a plus.
• Knowledge of Hyperion, Microsoft tools, and/or business intelligence tools is also a plus.
• Quick understanding of finance with a logistics orientation and a flexible, logical mindset.
• Fluency in French and English.
• Ability to work in a multicultural and multilingual operating environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team-player approach.
• Ability to respect timelines and work extended hours on occasion.

Business Unit Controller leads finance and accounting processes for a $30M business unit, performing multiple-entity financial consolidation, budgeting and forecasting, and setting key financial performance indicators to improve financial performance. The work directly supports business unit management through complex financial analysis, development of internal controls and best practices, coordination of global audit processes, and supervision of accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and accounts receivable functions.

Scope of Work

• Support management in the long-range plan and strategy planning of the business unit.
• Maintain financial statements and records of the business unit, and perform complex financial analysis.
• Develop and enhance internal controls, policies, and procedures, and implement best practices.
• Develop key reports for operations management.
• Approach and automate functions creatively to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate and manage the global internal and external audit process.
• Protect business assets and manage risk.
• Provide input and assist with statutory consolidations, statutory accounting, and tax audits.
• Supervise accounting functions, including accounts payable, inventory, fixed assets, and accounts receivable.
• Apply financial and market and industry knowledge and stay current on trends.
• Prepare ad hoc reporting as requested by business unit management.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience in finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Experience with financial consolidation software and ERP systems.
• Knowledge of current finance and accounting practices.
• Strong financial analytical skills.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and ability to continuously improve the accounting function.
• Strong verbal communication skills and strong computer skills in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Prior management experience preferred.
• High emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.