Business Segment Controller

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC; Village of Mineola (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Performance bonus

Job summary

RON SUNSHINE ASSOCIATES LLC, on behalf of a Fortune 500 client, seeks a Business Segment Controller in Mineola, NY. This hands-on leader reports to the Division VP of Finance and guides financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance for a manufacturing-driven unit.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing accounting, 3–5 years leadership, CPA or MS preferred, and strong US GAAP/SOX, product costing, and working capital optimization expertise. Travel 10–15% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Accounting or Finance; CPA or Masters preferred.
• 7+ years in progressive manufacturing accounting and finance.
• 3-5 years in leadership or management roles.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX, internal controls.
• Product costing, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; Oracle, HFM, Power BI preferred.
• Public company and M&A experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting and close.
• Develop budgets and forecasts; analyze revenue, profitability, and expenses.
• Monitor KPIs; drive productivity, cost reduction, and product development.
• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, and counts.
• Drive working capital improvements across AR, inventory, and AP.
• Evaluate capital expenditures; prepare NPV analyses.
• Ensure US GAAP, SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits and divisional reporting.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or Master's degree preferred

Tools

Oracle

HFM

Power BI

Job description

Our client is a Fortune 500 global leader in designing and manufacturing advanced electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. With a $250MM business unit experiencing significant growth, the company offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a dynamic, global organization.

Reporting to the Division Vice President of Business Unit Finance, the Business Segment Controller serves as the site finance lead and strategic business partner to the business unit manager. This hands-on leadership role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, operational analysis, and compliance, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and working capital optimization.

Manufacturing experience is essential; specific industry or sector experience can vary

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Budgets & forecasts, analyzing revenue, profitability, expenses, and working capital.
• Monitor KPIs, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support product development.
• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, physical counts, and excess and obsolete inventory reserves.
• Drive working capital improvements across accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, and other operating accounts.
• Evaluate capital expenditures & prepare financial analyses, inc: NPV calculations.
• Compliance with US GAAP, SOX requirements, internal controls, & company policies.
• Support internal and external audits and divisional reporting requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing accounting and finance experience
• 3-5 years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, US GAAP, ASC 606, and SOX 404.
• Product cost accounting, inventory management, and working capital optimization.
• Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Oracle, HFM, and Power BI preferred.
• Public company and M&A experience preferred.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work independently and meet strict deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• $175,000-$225,000 base salary plus bonus.
• Comprehensive health benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.
• Entrepreneurial culture with less bureaucracy and a focus on work-life balance.
• Opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and mentorship.
• Travel: 10%-15% for site visits, operational reviews, and integration activities.