Production Unit Controller

Location:

Concord, United States of America

Production Unit Controller - Concord, North Carolina

In this highly visible role, you will provide strategic financial leadership and ensure the integrity of financial operations while supporting business growth and transformation.

• Lead all core finance functions including financial planning & analysis, accounting, cost control, tax, treasury, and working capital management.
• Own the financial close process and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and forecasting.
• Partner with the Production Unit Manager and leadership team to provide actionable financial insights and decision support.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across the Production Unit and Thermal Heating Sales Unit.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory, standard costing, PPV, and variance analysis.
• Lead capital investment planning, including financial justification, payback analysis, and post-implementation reviews.
• Strengthen financial processes through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain and enhance ERP data integrity and financial governance (M3 or similar systems).
• Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and accountability.
• Support audits, tax reporting, and centralized financial reporting requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis within production operations.
• Experience with international business environments, consolidations, and foreign currency transactions.
• Proven ability to support ERP implementations and business transformation initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred) and strong data governance discipline.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

A collaborative and inclusive culture where your contributions truly matter.

Opportunities to grow within a global organization focused on innovation and sustainability.

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

The chance to play a key role in shaping the performance and future of our Concord operations.

Kanthal is part of the Alleima Group, a world-leading company in sustainable industrial heating technology. Kanthal collaborates with energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, petrochemical, and battery to develop electric heating solutions that help minimize their carbon footprint.

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