Business Controller

U.S. Pipe • Hoover, AL

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

US Pipe is seeking a strategic, results-driven Business Controller to partner with our Sales and Operations leadership teams to drive financial performance, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing locations. This is a highly visible role that combines financial leadership with operational partnership. You'll work directly with plant leadership to analyze business performance, identify opportunities, improve profitability, and support key business decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience as a Finance Manager, Accounting Manager, Controller, or similar financial leadership role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets and translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
• Willingness to travel to manufacturing facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• CPA is a plus
• Manufacturing, construction, or homebuilding industry experience is preferred but not required.
• JD Edwards experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Operations, Sales leadership, and Plant Managers to improve financial and operational performance.
• Analyze monthly financial results, identify trends, and recommend actions to improve profitability.
• Lead monthly financial reviews with operations leadership, focusing on sales mix, labor, material costs, transportation, and margins.
• Monitor month-end close activities, inventory accuracy, accruals, billing, intercompany transactions, and financial controls.
• Visit manufacturing facilities to conduct financial reviews, inventory audits, and provide guidance to plant leadership.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, quarterly business reviews, and year-end inventory processes.
• Perform financial analysis for capital investments, customer and product profitability, and strategic business initiatives.
• Develop actionable insights from large data sets to identify cost savings and operational improvements.
• Provide financial training and guidance to Plant Managers and operational leaders.
• Collaborate with leadership on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• At US Pipe, you'll have the opportunity to influence business decisions, partner with senior operational leaders, and help drive the financial success of one of the nation's leading manufacturers of water and wastewater infrastructure products. If you enjoy combining financial expertise with operational strategy in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior