Business Unit Controller

About the Role

The Business Unit (SBU) Controller supports the Americas Advanced Materials team as a remotely based, but occasionally on‑site role, responsible for directing and managing all financial and accounting functions within the framework of corporate policy and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Creating, maintaining and troubleshooting budgets, financial reports, cost accounting, cost center reporting, inventory reporting, valuation and supporting the central finance functional teams (AP, AR, Treasury, etc.) and the Americas Advanced Materials commercial team to support business and decision making.

• 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 (i.e., 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.

• B.S. in Accounting/Finance.
• 4–7 years of Accounting/Finance experience 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, and 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.

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

We offer a range of market‑competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k) + match and life insurance. Eligibility of benefit timing may vary.

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.