Site Controller

Sun-Chemical; Colony Hills (DE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit increases

Paid holidays

Paid Time Off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

401(k) + match

Life insurance

Job summary

Sun Chemical is seeking a Site Controller to lead all finance and accounting functions at the plant level. You will manage budgets, cost accounting, inventory reporting and monthly closes while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The role calls for partnering with plant leaders and corporate finance to drive cost optimization, profitability analyses, and strategic cost initiatives across operations.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting/Finance required.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing accounting/finance experience.
• Proficient with MS Office; SAP preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Experience with cost accounting and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant-level accounting functions.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and annual operating plans.
• Perform monthly close and financial reporting.
• Analyze variance drivers and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate audits.
• Collaborate with plant leadership and corporate finance.
• Manage inventory reporting and cost center reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Inventory control

Leadership

SAP

MS Excel

Education

B.S. in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Career Opportunities: Site Controller (7000)

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.

Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter

Site Controller

POSITION SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE

The Plant Controller is responsible for directing and managing all financial and accounting functions within the framework of corporate policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating, maintaining and troubleshooting budgets, financial reports, cost accounting, cost center reporting, inventory reporting and inventory valuation.

Works closely with other plant department heads as part of the plant leadership team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for performing all accounting functions at the plant level including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cost accounting.
• Gather, process, and dissemination of all financial data and derived statistical analysis to provide information on a periodic basis to Operation Management, Group Controller and Corporate functions.
• Understand, communicate, and analyze variance drivers within business; identify root cause and actions for each.
• Work with Finance and Business Leaders to understand and drive opportunities for managing cost.
• Lead and provide analytics on strategic initiatives.
• Prepare Annual Operating Plan; Compile data required to prepare budgets and updated forecasts relating future estimated expense levels to sales and production plans.
• Perform Monthly Close (ie: Journal Entries, month end utility reports, maintenance reporting).
• Provide various financial reports (ie cost, savings, variance reporting).
• Assist in inventory control reconciliations.
• Prepare financial data for profitability studies, capital projects, and other special exercises and conducts post completion audits to verify the validity and profitability of project expenditures.
• Ensure the site operates with clear visibility of the cost structures and strategies while maintaining compliance with internal and external policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper internal controls to protect company assets.
• Serve as primary contact for all internal and external financial and tax audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.S. in Accounting/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 the ability to comprehend and apply GAAP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear and concise manner to department heads and corporate leadership.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.
• Ability to lead others.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with procurement and other corporate departments is preferred.
• Prior experience working in SAP.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

Full Time/Exempt Days

NUMBER OF DIRECT REPORTS

0

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

<=10%

BENEFITS

We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k)+match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is Sun’s policy that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired on the basis of individual merit and ability with respect to the position being filled. Sun prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.