Regional Business Controller

Roehm; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Röhm in Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ, is seeking a Regional Business Controller, Americas to lead financial performance and strategic decisions across the region. You will deliver actionable insights, forecasts, and robust analyses to maximize profitability and operational effectiveness.

You will collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Global Controlling to drive performance, monitor trends, and guide budgeting and forecasting processes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in financial analysis, controlling, budgeting, forecasting or strategic planning.
• Proven ability to deliver actionable financial insights that drive performance.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to influence across functions.
• High attention to detail with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare EBITDA reporting, rolling forecasts and key performance analyses.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics and Operations to identify opportunities.
• Support annual budgeting, planning and forecasting with global controlling teams.
• Develop monthly and ad hoc analyses on profitability, costs, working capital and capex.
• Monitor performance, identify trends and recommend actions to improve results.
• Analyze cost center performance and advise leaders on expense control.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Tax and external auditors for reporting and compliance.
• Act as strategic business partner to regional leadership to maximise profitability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Communication & collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Business/Accounting

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a leading supplier of methacrylate chemistry. As a global company with around 2,800 employees, we are represented on three continents. We serve a global market with our MERACRYL® methacrylates and PMMA molding compounds under the PLEXIGLAS® brand (in the Americas registered under the trademark ACRYLITE®), which we manufacture in our worldwide production network. Our products supply growth markets including the automotive, construction, and medical technology industries.

Röhm is committed to operating with social responsibility, and sustainability forms an integral part of our business strategy. We view our employees as our strength, and we value diversity and inclusion. If you thrive in an environment where individual contributions are both visible and recognized, Röhm may be right for you.

WHAT THE ROLE DELIVERS

As the Regional Business Controller, Americas, you will play a key role in driving financial performance and supporting strategic business decisions across the region. You will provide leadership with meaningful financial insights, actionable analysis, and forward-looking forecasts that help maximize profitability and operational effectiveness. Working closely with commercial, operational, and global controlling teams, you will identify risks and opportunities, challenge assumptions, and influence critical business outcomes. This role serves as a trusted financial advisor to regional leadership, helping shape strategy through strong business acumen and analytical expertise.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Prepare EBITDA performance reporting, rolling forecasts, and key business performance analyses.
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Operations teams to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the annual budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes in collaboration with global controlling teams.
• Develop monthly and ad hoc financial analyses covering profitability, fixed costs, working capital, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve business results.
• Analyze cost center performance and partner with business leaders to manage expenses effectively.
• Coordinate with Accounting, Tax, and external audit partners to support reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to regional leadership by supporting, challenging, and measuring key strategic decisions to maximize profitability.

Salary range $95,950 - $143,900 per year. The posted salary range reflects the national average for this role. Final compensation may vary based on location, experience, and qualifications. This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus in addition to base salary.

Benefits Summary: Full Time positions are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company match, discretionary company contribution, paid time off and holidays, and wellness programs.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced business degree preferred.

Experience & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, controlling, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, capital analysis, or strategic planning.
• Demonstrated success delivering financial insights that support business performance and decision-making.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across functions.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to proactively identify risks, opportunities, and profitability improvement initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive compensation and a benefits package that you’d expect from a global company: competitively priced medical, dental and vision; 401k with company match; separate company funded retirement account equal to 6% of your pay; life and disability insurance; a strong paid time off plan; and a range of elective insurances at group rates to cover some of life’s curve-balls.... and much more. You can find an overview of our benefits on our careers page.

Röhm seeks the best candidates, and as a result is an equal opportunity employer that is proud to provide equal access to jobs regardless of protected status.