Division Controller, North American Seats

Bemis Manufacturing Company; Sheboygan Falls (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bemis Manufacturing Company, based in Sheboygan Falls, WI, seeks a Divisional Controller with full P&L ownership. You will drive margins, pricing, forecasting, and financial strategy in a hands-on, cross-functional capacity.

Lead annual budgeting, quarterly forecasts, and long-range plans while partnering with operations and sales to optimize profitability and growth. Strong analytical and communication skills are a must.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• MBA or related master’s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years in a fast-paced, global manufacturing setting with financial leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own full profit and loss responsibility for the business unit, including revenue, cost management, margins, and profitability.
• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes for the business unit.
• Prepare and present clear explanations of actual results versus plan and forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop actionable recommendations to close performance gaps and improve future outcomes by interacting with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, and market segments.
• Identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and margin erosion risks, and partner with sales & operations to develop corrective actions.
• Take a lead role in quoting new business, creating proformas, recommending pricing, and communicating the financial impact of new opportunities to the business.
• Partner with others within the business to ensure understanding of financial levers and impacts.
• Take a leadership financial role in driving financial improvements.
• Apply 80/20 thinking and sound judgment to reduce complexity and simplify processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Your Impact. Our Legacy.

At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.

Your Impact. Our Legacy.

At Bemis Manufacturing Company, you’re not just joining a team—you’re becoming part of a family that’s been crafting innovation, quality, and tradition for over 120 years. Rooted in Sheboygan Falls, WI, we’re driven by a commitment to creating products that make a difference in everyday life while fostering an environment where our employees can thrive, grow, and achieve their personal and professional goals.
When you join Bemis, you’re stepping into a workplace where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless. We believe in empowering individuals to make meaningful impacts—on our products, our customers, and our community. Together, we’ll shape the future while honoring our legacy.
Are you ready to make your mark and build a career that truly matters? Join us at Bemis Manufacturing Company, where your passion meets purpose.

Position Summary

The Divisional Controller serves as the primary financial leader for the business unit, with full P&L responsibility. This hands-on, individual contributor role, partners closely with operational and commercial leaders to drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and ensure disciplined financial management. The Controller provides critical insight into margins, pricing, forecasting, and variance drivers while guiding profitable growth initiatives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Own full profit and loss responsibility for the business unit, including revenue, cost management, margins, and profitability.
• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes for the business unit.
• Prepare and present clear explanations of actual results versus plan and forecast, identifying key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop actionable recommendations to close performance gaps and improve future outcomes by interacting with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Perform detailed margin analysis by product, customer, and market segments.
• Identify cost trends, inefficiencies, and margin erosion risks, and partner with sales & operations to develop corrective actions.
• Take a lead role in quoting new business, creating proformas, recommending pricing, and communicating the financial impact of new opportunities to the business.
• Partner with others within the business to ensure understanding of financial levers and impacts.
• Take a leadership financial role in driving financial improvements.
• Apply 80/20 thinking and sound judgment to reduce complexity and simplify processes.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in a fast-paced, global, results driven manufacturing environment
• Strong analytic, financial modeling and reporting skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Attention to detail, the ability to deal with ambiguity and can work successfully and effectively on cross-functional teams.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to think clearly, analyze quantitatively, problem-solve, scope technical requirements and prioritize.

Bemis Manufacturing Company does not offer employment-based sponsorship for work authorization, including H-1B, TN, or any other visa status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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