Controller

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG; Town of Niskayuna (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions Switzerland AG seeks a Senior Plant Controller to lead the site’s finance function, driving profitability, working capital optimization, and strategic decision support. You will manage P&L, forecasting, cost accounting, and internal controls while partnering with operations to improve productivity.

Responsibilities include closing processes, inventory valuation, and governance over capital expenditures, with a focus on actionable insights and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong background in GL, FP&A, cost accounting, inventory, and financial reporting.
• Experience partnering with operations, supply chain, and site leadership to drive performance.
• Analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence decision-making across functions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Maintain inventory, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and balance sheet accuracy.
• Strengthen internal controls, audit support, and policy compliance.
• Oversee purchasing approvals, capital expenditures, and spending controls.
• Lead accounts payable and receivable processes locally.
• Partner with GM and site leadership to drive profitability and productivity.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans; communicate performance drivers and risks.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Cost accounting

Financial planning and analysis

Inventory accounting

Interdepartmental collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

JD Edwards (JDE)

Job description

The Controller serves as the accounting/finance leader for the manufacturing site and a key member of the site leadership team. This position is responsible for the financial performance of the plant, including profit and loss management, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory management, internal controls, and business decision support. The Controller partners closely with the General Manager and operational leaders to drive profitability, improve productivity, optimize working capital, and support strategic decision-making. This role combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational leadership and a continuous improvement mindset to deliver sustainable business results.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate accounting for inventory, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, including inventory controls, segregation of duties, asset protection, and policy compliance.
• Support internal and external audits and lead remediation activities when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Provide financial governance over purchasing approvals, capital expenditures, and spending authorization processes.
• Lead the accounts payable and receivables processes locally.

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted business partner to the General Manager and site leadership team.
• Lead the financial preparation, reporting, and planning process, including annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range strategic plans.
• Own analysis and communication of site financial performance, highlighting key drivers, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions.
• Drive accountability across the leadership team for achieving financial commitments and operational targets.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable business insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support growth initiatives through financial analysis, capital investment evaluations, and business case development.

Manufacturing Finance & Cost Accounting

• Maintain accurate product costing and inventory valuation in accordance with company policies and accounting standards with support from operations.
• Analyze and explain manufacturing variances, including labor, material, yield, scrap, overhead absorption, and production efficiency.
• Partner with operations to identify cost reduction, productivity improvement, and profitability enhancement opportunities.
• Maintain an active presence within the manufacturing operation to better understand drivers of financial performance.

Working Capital & Inventory Management

• Drive improvements in working capital performance through effective inventory management and cash flow discipline.
• Partner with supply chain and operations teams to optimize raw material and finished goods inventory levels.
• Lead cycle count governance and annual physical inventory processes while improving inventory accuracy.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in general ledger accounting, financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience partnering with operations, supply chain, and site leadership teams to drive business performance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence decision-making across multiple functional areas

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or MBA.
• Prior experience as a Plant Controller, Operations Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or optimization initiatives.
• Experience with JD Edwards (JDE) or comparable ERP systems.

Equal Employment Opportunity

is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The final compensation offered to the candidate may be based on geographical location, work experience and/or skill level. Additions to the compensation package, including but not limited to paid time off, insurance benefits and 401(k) eligibility, will be outlined at the time of the job offer.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application

Last Application Date 2026-12-13

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