BU Controller

Excelitas•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

The Global Business Unit Controller is a key finance partner responsible for supporting financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and performance management for a global, multi-site business unit. This role provides end-to-end visibility into Business Unit financial performance, including orders, revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and EBITDA. The Controller drives forecasting accuracy, delivers actionable insights, and supports disciplined financial execution across the business, while ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
At least 7 years of progressive finance experience.
Strong financial acumen with understanding of P&L management and forecasting.
Experience supporting full P&L (orders, revenue, gross margin, OPEX, EBITDA).
Strong forecasting, planning, and analytical capabilities.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, matrixed organization.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate financial results into business insights.
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and multiple data sources.
High attention to detail with strong problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently in an individual contributor role.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or equivalent preferred.
Experience in photonics, semiconductor, life sciences, or industrial sectors preferred.
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
Experience with forecasting and planning tools.
BI/reporting tools (Power BI, Tableau) preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with Business Unit leadership to support financial performance and operational decision-making.
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Sales, Engineering, and other functions to gather business insights and formulate accurate and actionable forecasts.
Provide insights on orders, sales, pricing, gross margin, and cost drivers across regions and product lines.
Support execution of business strategies through financial analysis and performance tracking.
Lead development and consolidation of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlooks.
Forecast key financial metrics including bookings, shipments, revenue, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses.
Monitor performance versus plan and forecast, providing clear variance analysis and identifying key drivers.
Highlight risks and opportunities and support mitigation planning.
Deliver timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial reporting.
Prepare P&L bridges, variance analysis (actual vs. plan vs. forecast), and KPI reporting.
Support business reviews with clear financial narratives and insights.
Continuously improve reporting quality, transparency, and forecast accuracy.
Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to analyze cost performance and gross margin drivers.
Support cost control initiatives, productivity improvements, and margin expansion efforts.
Analyze manufacturing variances and operational performance across global sites.
Support capital expenditure tracking and ROI analysis.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and corporate financial policies.
Support monthly and quarterly close processes and ensure accuracy of reported financials.
Assist with account reconciliations and financial data integrity.
Support internal and external audits.
Work across multiple ERP systems to consolidate financial results and forecasts across global sites.
Manage and reconcile data across systems to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Drive standardization and improvement of financial planning and reporting processes.
Support system enhancements and automation initiatives.