Business Unit Controller

Sun Chemical; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer is seeking a Business Unit Controller to manage financial and accounting functions. This role involves budget management, financial reporting, and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate has a B.S. in Accounting/Finance, and 4-7 years of experience in a relevant field. The position is primarily remote with some onsite requirements, offering a competitive salary range of $105,000.00 to $110,000.00 annually.

Qualifications

• 4 – 7 years of accounting/finance experience in import/export or manufacturing.
• Knowledge of management accounting and inventory systems.
• Ability to comprehend and apply GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Perform all accounting functions including accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare financial data for profitability studies and capital projects.
• Lead analytics on strategic and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient in SAP

Education

B.S. in Accounting/Finance

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Base pay range

$105,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter.

Sun Chemical is seeking a Business Unit (SBU) Controller to join our Americas Advanced Materials team. The Controller is responsible for directing and managing all financial and accounting functions within the framework of corporate policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This position is mainly remote, but some onsite work will be required.

Sun Chemical Advanced Materials Division Americas imports, markets and sells polymers, additives, functional inks and devices throughout the region. Our Americas team is based in offices in the USA, Mexico and Brazil. The materials that we sell are produced at facilities in Europe and Asia. Our markets are diverse; electronics, automotive, lubricants, food, energy, medical. Our ethos is to provide solutions that deliver sustainable value to our customers, which enables us to share in their success.

OBJECTIVE

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating, maintaining and troubleshooting budgets, financial reports, cost accounting, cost center reporting, inventory reporting, valuation and working closely with the central finance functional teams (AP, AR, Treasury etc.) and the Americas Advanced Materials commercial team to support the business and decision making.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for performing all accounting functions including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cost accounting.
• Gather, process, and dissemination of all financial data and derived statistical analysis to provide information on a periodic basis to SBU, Group Controller and Corporate functions.
• Understand, communicate, and analyze variance drivers within business; identify root cause and actions for each.
• Work with Finance and Business to understand and drive opportunities for managing cost.
• Lead and provide analytics on strategic and cost-saving initiatives.
• Prepare Annual Operating Plan; compile data required to prepare budgets and updated forecasts relating future estimated expense levels to sales and production plans.
• Perform Monthly Close (i.e., Journal Entries, month-end analysis report, etc.).
• Provide various financial reports (i.e., cost, savings, variance reporting).
• Prepare financial data for profitability studies, capital projects, and other special exercises and conduct post completion audits to verify the validity and profitability of project expenditures.
• Support validate and qualify financial aspects of sales opportunities in Sales Force.
• Active role and engagement with finance and commercial colleagues (including internationally) as required to support and drive business success.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Accounting/Finance
• 4 – 7 years Accounting/Finance in import / export or manufacturing environment
• Proficient user of MS Office products
• Strong experience working in SAP.
• Knowledge of management accounting and inventory systems (variance analysis, etc.).
• Strong analytical/math/critical thinking skills with the ability to comprehend and apply GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear and concise manner to department heads and corporate leadership.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time‑management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with procurement, supply chain operations (importation, duty payment, etc.) and other corporate departments is preferred.
• Experience in Sales Force and opportunity validation.
• Experience working in an international environment, particularly with experience of Latin America.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Employment agencies are an important component of our talent acquisition strategy, and we value the partnerships we have built with our preferred vendors. We will not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies for any employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Sun Chemical or directly to hiring managers in any form without a signed contract on file, and search engagement for that position, will be deemed unsolicited in nature, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired as a result of the referral or through other means. Additionally, any resume submitted without a contract in place will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid to the agency if the candidate is hired.

NOTE

The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing and Manufacturing