Controller I, Adhesives

Carlisle Construction Materials; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlisle Construction Materials is seeking a Controller I – Adhesives in Carlisle, PA, with a hybrid schedule (3 days in office, 2 remote). You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to drive profitability and influence strategic decisions.

The role emphasizes financial planning, cost control, and data-driven improvements to plant performance, with collaboration across multiple teams and COS initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory accounting, or operations finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and standard costing.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial results, KPIs, and variance analyses.
• Lead monthly forecasting and support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Develop financial models to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and profitability.
• Analyze variances and communicate key cost drivers.
• Maintain standard costs, BOMs, routings, and inventory valuation.
• Monitor KPIs such as efficiency, yield, scrap, productivity, and inventory turns.
• Support inventory controls and physical inventory processes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership.
• Provide financial guidance for improvement projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional partnering

Budgeting & forecasting

Problem solving

Influence & drive results

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Controller I – Adhesives (Hybrid)

Location: Carlisle Construction Materials – Hybrid (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)

Drive Financial Performance Where It Matters Most

At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we manufacture innovative building envelope solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable. Behind every successful manufacturing operation is a strong financial partner—and that's where you come in.

We're looking for a Controller I – Adhesives to serve as the primary finance partner for our Adhesives manufacturing operations. In this highly visible role, you will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights that improve profitability, optimize manufacturing performance, and support strategic business decisions.

If you enjoy solving complex business challenges, partnering with operational leaders, and turning financial data into actionable insights, we'd love to meet you.

Why Join Carlisle?

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
• Make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and business results
• Partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain
• Career growth within a global, industry-leading manufacturing organization
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and tuition assistance
• A culture built on innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety

What You'll Do

As the finance partner for our Adhesives manufacturing operations, you will:

Lead Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly financial results, key performance metrics, and variance analyses
• Lead monthly forecasting and support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
• Develop financial models to support operational and strategic decisions
• Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and profitability

Drive Manufacturing Finance

• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and communicate key business drivers
• Maintain standard costs, bills of material (BOMs), routings, and inventory valuation
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs including efficiency, yield, scrap, productivity, and inventory turns
• Support inventory controls and physical inventory processes

Partner with the Business

• Serve as the trusted finance partner for Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership
• Validate productivity improvements and cost savings initiatives
• Support pricing analysis, product costing, and profitability analysis
• Provide financial guidance for operational improvement projects

Support Continuous Improvement

• Assist with capital planning, project justification, and ROI analysis
• Track savings from continuous improvement initiatives and Carlisle Operating System (COS) projects
• Improve reporting, automate financial processes, and enhance data quality
• Support Vision 2030 strategic initiatives

Ensure Financial Accuracy & Compliance

• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
• Support internal and external audit activities

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to build relationships and influence business decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory accounting, or operations finance
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and standard costing
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
• Experience with financial modeling, scenario planning, and data visualization
• Background supporting manufacturing operations or continuous improvement initiatives

What Success Looks Like

You'll be more than a controller—you'll be a strategic business partner. Success in this role means helping leaders understand financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, supporting operational excellence, and driving data-informed decisions that strengthen the business.

Our Values

Everything We Do Is Guided By The Carlisle Values

• Start with Safety
• Focus on Customers
• Act with Integrity
• Pursue Excellence
• Better Every Day
• Drive Innovation
• Deliver Results