Controller II at Carlisle in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. We are looking for a Controller II to join our team in our Carlisle, PA HQ.


Job Summary:


This position will provide accounting and analytical support for the Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing (CCW) business unit. Primary responsibilities include a comprehensive analysis of manufacturing operations, variances, expenditure impacts, and partnering with management in driving continuous improvement.


Duties and Responsibilities:


* Complete and present a monthly financial analysis package detailing financial results, variance explanations, trends, and forward-looking observations that will impact future months.
* Prepare cost-related reports, variance, and manufacturing expense reports.
* Partner with Plant management in driving improvement projects, including verifying cost savings estimates.
* Proactive variance analysis, reporting to plant management, and a continuous review/update of standard product costs.
* Conduct monthly review meetings with Sales and Production teams.
* Work with operations in justification of capital expenditure requests.
* Prepare journal entries for month-end closing and account reconciliation documentation as required.
* Assist in the monthly forecast and annual operating plan.
* Work with the internal audit in support of quarterly and year-end reporting.


Core Competencies:


* Essential Full Performance Knowledge:


* General Accounting
* Cost Accounting
* Essential Full Performance Skills:


* Written
* Verbal
* Interpersonal
* Analytical
* Essential Full Performance Abilities:


* Ability to communicate information and ideas
* Ability to choose the correct mathematical methods or formulas for problem-solving
* Work independently or perform on a team as required
* Results-oriented with a high standard of accuracy


Working Conditions:


* Office environment
* Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
* Weekends for annual physical inventories and travel


Travel Requirement:


* Up to 20% travel is required for this position depending upon annual physical inventory and needs of the business unit


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Education and Experience:


* Required:


* Bachelor's degree in accounting with strong financial accounting knowledge
* Minimum of 3-5 years working in a manufacturing/cost accounting environment
* Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
* Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products
* Preferred:


* CPA or CMA is desirable.


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