Business Unit Controller

Unified Door and Hardware Group; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Door & Hardware Group, a FBM company, seeks a Business Unit Controller to lead accounting for a key business unit, ensuring timely reporting and strong internal controls. This role partners with FP&A, Operations, and IT to drive financial insight, implement SAP, and translate performance into strategic action.

A hands-on leader with expertise in US GAAP and SOX is essential. The successful candidate will manage a high-performing accounting team and enable growth through disciplined

Qualifications

• Provide financial leadership for the accounting and controllership activities of an assigned business unit.
• Partner with FP&A and divisional leadership to provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Develop meaningful financial KPIs, perform variance analyses, and support operational leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process with journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure SOX compliance and adherence to U.S. GAAP.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, and FP&A to implement SAP and improve reporting quality.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic partnering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

US GAAP knowledge

Job description

About Us

Company Overview

Unified Door & Hardware Group (UDHG) is a premier provider of commercial door, frame, and architectural hardware solutions serving customers across North America. UDHG supports a wide range of construction and architectural projects, delivering specialized expertise, professional installation, and reliable service to commercial, institutional, and multi-family markets.

As part of Foundation Building Materials (FBM), a leading construction materials distribution company, UDHG operates within a broader organization that combines scale, specialty expertise, and a customer-first mindset. Together, FBM and UDHG’s 8,000+ team members are committed to operational excellence, innovation, and employee development. As the organization continues to grow and evolve we are investing in strong, forward-thinking talent to support our long-term success.

Overview

The Business Unit Controller serves as the senior accounting leader for an assigned business unit. This individual partners closely with FP&A, divisional leadership, and operational leaders to provide financial insight, ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support strategic operational decision-making.

The successful candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge combined with commercial acumen and operational experience. This role requires a hands-on leader capable of driving process improvements, supporting business growth, managing a high-performing accounting team, and serving as a trusted financial consultant to operational leadership by translating financial and operational performance into actionable business decisions.

The Business Unit Controller is responsible for ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), Company policies, and internal controls while supporting strategic initiatives and operational excellence. This role will also play a leadership role in partnering with FP&A, Operations, Accounting, and IT to implement SAP as the division's ERP platform, redesign business and accounting processes, and improve the quality, efficiency, and scalability of financial and operational reporting.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

The responsibilities below are representative of the role and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Provide financial leadership for the accounting and controllership activities of an assigned business unit, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Partner closely with FP&A and divisional leadership to provide financial analysis, operational insights, and strategic recommendations that improve profitability, productivity, cash flow, and return on invested capital. Serve as a trusted financial consultant to business leaders by translating financial and operational results into actionable business decisions.
• Collaborate with FP&A to develop meaningful financial and operational KPIs, perform variance analysis, evaluate business performance, and provide decision support to operational leadership.
• Lead the monthly close process, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Maintain effective systems of internal controls to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX), and Company policies.
• Ensure the