Membrane Business Unit Controller

Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM) has an exciting opportunity for a Business Unit Controller to join our team in Carlisle, PA. The position will provide accounting and analytical support for the Membrane and Accessories business unit. Primary responsibilities include a comprehensive analysis of manufacturing operations, variance and expenditure impacts, and partnering with management in driving continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete/Present a monthly financial analysis package detailing financial results and noting trends.
• Prepare other cost-related reporting and analysis including sales and profitability analysis, monthly sales and earnings forecast, and various manufacturing reports.
• Partner with Plant management in driving improvement projects including verification of cost savings estimates.
• Proactive variance analysis and reporting to plant management and a continuous review of standard product costs.
• Conduct monthly review meetings with Sales and Production teams
• Work with operations in justification of capital expenditure requests approximating $25 million per year
• Prepare journal entries for month-end closing and supply account reconciliation documentation as required.
• Assist in the monthly forecast and annual operating plan.
• Work with the external audit in support of year-end reporting and tax package.

Core Competencies:

• Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
  • General accounting
  • Cost Accounting
  • Mathematics
• Essential Full Performance Skills:
  • Written
  • Verbal
  • Interpersonal
  • Inquisitive
• Essential Full Performance Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas
  • Ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas for problem-solving
  • Work independently or perform on a team as required
  • Results-oriented - driven

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with strong financial accounting knowledge is required.
• CPA or CMA is desirable.
• Minimum of 3-5 years working in a manufacturing/cost accounting environment.
• Experience with an ERP system (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, etc.) and proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products are required.