Site Controller with Cost Accounting - Manufacturing, Life Sciences

Saint-Gobain High Performance Solutions - Life Sciences, Composites & Mobility; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Site Controller to oversee financial compliance and reporting at their Taunton facility. This pivotal role involves managing budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes while driving cost reduction initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical and communication skills, ensuring accurate financial insights and supporting continuous improvement. Join a company with a rich history of innovation in Life Sciences, where your contributions will directly impact critical industries and improve lives. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Life Insurance

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance required; Master's preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting and planning processes, providing variance analysis.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

MS Excel

Power BI

SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS PowerPoint

Business Warehouse Tools

QAD

Blackline

Job description

Why do we need you ?

Site Controller with Cost Accounting - Manufacturing, Life Sciences - Taunton, MA

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator. Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begin with nearly 200,000 diverse and passionate team members collaborating worldwide. We are committed to our mission to improve lives, witnessing the impact of our efforts daily.

The Site Controller ensures compliance with financial policies, ICRF controls, and supports continuous improvement of internal business processes in line with the Life Sciences growth and profitability model for our Taunton, MA facility.

The role leads the site's annual reforecasting, budgeting, and planning, providing explanations for variances and analyzing actuals versus forecasts. Ensures timely month-end reporting and financial close, focusing on forward-looking planning to support growth. Provides financial analysis and strategic recommendations, partners in decision-making, identifies corrective actions, enforces accountability, and promotes financial responsibility.

Oversees the monthly close process to meet deadlines, prepares and approves journal entries and reconciliations, and maintains the accuracy of the balance sheet, working capital, and fixed assets. Drives cost and waste reduction, facilitates loss identification, and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Manages month-end close activities in QAD, including DSS inputs, reconciliations, and uploads to Blackline. Coordinates internal financial reporting such as operational analysis, trend reports, and weekly flash reports.


• Leads annual ICRF gap analysis, ensures execution of action plans, and maintains internal controls, including segregation of duties and system access. Evaluates and improves accounting processes through innovative solutions.


• Supports LS & Operations Controller with ad hoc requests, planning, budgeting, and standard cost development. Collaborates with plant leadership to ensure accurate financial performance insights and proactively addresses issues.


• Supports CI/WCM initiatives by participating in Kaizens and problem-solving events, ensuring projects meet financial objectives. Co-manages capital processes and develops financial models for decision-making.


• Coordinates physical inventory and cycle counts to meet site goals, ensuring compliance with policies.

Is this job for you ?

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field - Required


• Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field - Preferred

Experience:

• Strong analytical skills to understand plant financial issues


• Excellent communication & presentation skills, capable of leading teams and working independently


• Proficiency in desktop reporting, business warehouse tools, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP preferred

A little more about us

Saint-Gobain's innovations impact major industries worldwide. Within Life Sciences, our teams solve critical problems, delivering life-saving medical devices, essential medications, and connecting the world through consumer, industrial, and electronics applications. As a leading producer of high-performance polymers, we improve lives by enhancing experiences and supporting critical moments.

Our culture emphasizes respect, open communication, and honoring commitments. Working together fosters great ideas and innovations.

With over 350 years of legacy, Saint-Gobain offers stability and security while operating with an entrepreneurial spirit. We encourage employees to develop their expertise and make a significant impact. We provide resources and opportunities for professional growth and career development.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we'll create a better life.

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To make sure nothing is forgotten

Employees can choose benefits that suit their needs.

• Health & Wellbeing: Medical, Prescription, Vision, Dental, Wellness, EAP, Paid Time Off, Parental Leave


• Retirement & Protection: 401(k), Pension, Life Insurance, Disability, Critical Illness


• Additional Benefits: Commuter, Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, Pet, Child & Elder Care, Employee Discounts

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer, providing fair employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.