Plant Finance Controller — Budget & Cost Analysis

Sun Chemical; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability benefits

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Site Controller in the Wilmington, DE area to direct financial and accounting functions at the plant level. You will manage budgets, cost accounting, inventory reporting, and GAAP-compliant processes while partnering with department heads and corporate leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Accounting/Finance with 5–7 years’ manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–7 years Accounting/Finance in manufacturing environment.
• Proficient user of MS Office products.
• Knowledge of management accounting and inventory systems.
• Strong analytical/math/critical thinking skills with GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for leadership.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; able to lead others.

Responsibilities

• Control plant accounting functions including general accounting, AP, AR, and cost accounting.
• Provide financial data and analysis to Operations, Group Controllership and Corporate.
• Analyze variance drivers and identify root causes and actions.
• Collaborate with Finance to manage costs and opportunities.
• Lead analytics on strategic initiatives and budgeting processes.
• Prepare Annual Operating Plan and updated forecasts tied to sales and production.
• Perform monthly close and generate cost and variance reports.
• Support inventory control reconciliations and profitability studies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Education

B.S. in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Sun Chemical is seeking a Site Controller in the Wilmington, DE area to direct financial and accounting functions at the plant level. You will manage budgets, cost accounting, inventory reporting, and GAAP-compliant processes while partnering with department heads and corporate leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a B.S. in Accounting/Finance with 5–7 years’ manufacturing experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in SAP and MS Office.