Business Unit Controller

About the role

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.

Objective

The objective of this position is to direct and manage all financial and accounting functions within the framework of corporate policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for performing all accounting functions, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cost accounting.
• Gather, process, and disseminate all financial data and derived statistical analysis to provide information periodically to SBU, Group Controller and Corporate functions.
• Understand, communicate, and analyze variance drivers within the business; identify root cause and actions for each.
• Work with Finance and Business to understand and drive opportunities for managing costs.
• Lead and provide analytics on strategic and cost-saving 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 analysis report etc.).
• Provide various financial reports (i.e., cost, savings, variance reporting).
• Prepare financial data for profitability studies, capital projects, and other special exercises, and conduct post completion audits to verify the validity and profitability of project expenditures.
• Support, validate, and qualify financial aspects of sales opportunities in Salesforce.
• Active role and engagement with finance and commercial colleagues (including internationally) as required to support and drive business success.

Required Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting/Finance
• 4 – 7 years Accounting/Finance in import/export or manufacturing environment
• Proficient user of MS Office products
• Strong experience working in SAP.
• Knowledge of management accounting and inventory systems (variance analysis etc.).
• 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 clearly and concisely to department heads and corporate leadership.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time management skills to meet multiple deadlines with minimal supervision are critical.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with procurement, supply chain operations (importation, duty payment etc.), and other corporate departments is preferred.
• Experience in Sales Force and opportunity validation
• Experience working in an international environment, particularly with experience of Latin America.

Benefits

• Merit increases
• Paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and long term disability benefits
• 401(k)+match
• Life insurance

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.

Note: The base pay range listed is a good-faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs), relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity within Sun Chemical. #ID23