District Controller

District Controller

The District Controller will be responsible for overseeing the full P&L accounting for the designated region, ensuring accurate financial reporting, analysis, and compliance with accounting standards. This role requires a diligent professional who can manage complex financial data, provide insights into business decision‑making, and contribute to the overall financial health of the organization. The role will collaborate cross‑functionally within the district and act as the primary accounting consult.

• Manage and oversee the complete P&L accounting process for the defined district, ensuring completeness and accuracy in income, expenses, and profitability reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports to management, highlighting explanation of results, key performance indicators and variances.
• Perform regular analyses of accounts and functional cost centers to ensure accuracy and completeness of operating expenses. Analyze variances between actual figures and forecasts/budgets and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee the material/inventory cost accounting function for the designated region, ensuring accurate tracking, allocation, and reporting of material costs.
• Work closely with other departments, such as commercial leadership and finance, to provide financial insights that support business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Identify areas for process improvement within the accounting function and implement best practices for financial management and reporting.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3‑5 years’ experience, preferably with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience with SAP.
• Strong accounting and reporting (US GAAP).
• Passion for learning about business and developing business acumen.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and respond to changing demands.
• Ability to influence people and processes without direct responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize and meet deadlines.

This is a hybrid‑based role that reports out of our corporate office in Dublin, OH.

• Strong work/life flexibility.
• Inclusive team that is collaborative and committed to achieving company goals.
• Targeted annual company bonus and annual salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits.

Univar Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on their race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classification. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the hiring process, please contact us at