Site Controller - Lab Operations

ACCA Careers; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Health Insurance Plan (HIP PPO)

Strong retirement contribution

Tuition reimbursement

FreeU education benefit

Job summary

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics seeks a Site Controller – Laboratory Operations in Gretna, LA, to serve as the primary finance business partner for Toxicology laboratory operations.

The role provides financial leadership, cost accounting, and strategic support to drive performance and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of finance or accounting experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, or cost-intensive environments.
• Experience with standard costing, cost allocation, variance analysis, and profitability measurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost accounting processes for laboratory operations and develop/maintain panel costing model.
• Partner with Site Director, Operations, and Finance to ensure accurate results and align decisions with cost, margin, and profitability goals.
• Coordinate annual planning, forecasts, and capital budgets with department leaders; monitor performance against plans.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

CPA/CMA or similar certification

Tools

ERP systems

Financial planning tools

Cost accounting software

Power BI

Job description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Site Controller Lab Operations

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, You Can Do Work That Matters, Grow, And Learn, Care For Yourself And Your Family, Be Your True Self, And Live a Full Life. You’ll Also Have Access To

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

Abbott Rapid Diagnostics is part of Abbott’s Diagnostics family of businesses, bringing together world‑class expertise and industry‑leading technologies to support diagnostic testing that delivers critical information for the treatment and management of diseases and other medical conditions.

The Site Controller – Laboratory Operations

serves as the primary finance business partner for Abbott's Toxicology laboratory operations in Gretna, Louisiana.

This role provides financial leadership and strategic support across the laboratory organization, partnering closely with site leadership to drive business performance, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.

• Serves as the primary finance business partner to laboratory Operations, providing leadership in cost accounting, service-line costing, financial planning, operational analysis, cost control, and profitability improvement while supporting execution of strategic and operational objectives
• In partnership with the Site Director, Operations, and Finance leadership, helps shape financial direction by ensuring accurate financial results and forecasts and alignment of operational decisions with cost, margin, and profitability objectives
• Coordinates, consolidates, and manages development of the laboratory's annual plan, forecasts, and capital budgets in partnership with department leaders
• Leads laboratory cost accounting processes, including development and maintenance of a comprehensive panel costing model; performs annual cost studies, validates cost assumptions, ensures accurate panel costing, and maintains methodologies supporting service-line profitability, gross margin performance, and resource allocation decisions
• Analyzes cost drivers, labor productivity, testing volumes, utilization trends, and operational performance metrics to identify opportunities for cost optimization and margin improvement
• Monitors, analyzes, and communicates financial and operational performance against plans, forecasts, and benchmarks, providing actionable insights to stakeholders across the organization
• Partners with laboratory leadership to establish performance metrics, evaluate operational initiatives, and drive accountability for achieving productivity, cost, and profitability objectives
• Evaluates capital projects, operational initiatives, and business investments, providing financial analysis and recommendations to support sound decision-making
• Drives continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, reporting, and cost accounting processes through analytics, automation, and emerging technologies
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, and Corporate and divisional policies and procedures

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5 years of finance or accounting experience supporting laboratory, manufacturing, operational, or other cost-intensive environments
• Demonstrated experience with standard costing, cost allocation methodologies, variance analysis, service-line costing, and cost performance measurement
• Demonstrated experience partnering with operations or laboratory teams to support business performance and decision-making
• Willingness to travel periodically, as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant accounting certification preferred
• Advanced knowledge of cost accounting systems, costing methodologies, variance analysis, profitability modeling, and cost optimization techniques, with experience partnering with operations teams to improve efficiency and profitability
• Proven ability to analyze complex datasets and leverage advanced analytics, automation, and emerging technologies to deliver actionable business insights and improve reporting efficiency
• Experience working cross-functionally with manufacturing, laboratory or operations leadership in a regulated environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power BI, and PowerPoint

Competencies

• Collaborative Partnership: Ability to build strong relationships and effectively partner with laboratory leadership and cross-functional teams to drive alignment and results
• Cost Accounting & Business Acumen: Understanding of cost accounting, costing methodologies, variance analysis, and operational performance drivers, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
• Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Execution & Accountability: Strong project and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision
• Data-Driven Continuous Improvement: Proven ability to analyze data, identify opportunities, develop recommendations, and leverage technology to improve performance, efficiency, and decision-making
• Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in financial analysis and reporting
• Resilience & Adaptability: Ability to perform effectively under pressure and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Leadership & Influence: Demonstrated leadership mindset with the ability to guide, support, and influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Technical Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems, financial planning tools, cost accounting solutions, and business intelligence platforms such as Power BI

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The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.