Business Line Controller (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)
About The Position
Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials Inc. is seeking a Shapes Business Line Controller to serve as the financial leader for their GEP and PE Shapes business lines. This role provides strategic financial guidance to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence. The position is ideal for a strategic finance leader who enjoys partnering with operations, influencing business decisions, and driving financial performance. Candidates should be located in or near Reading, PA or Scranton, PA, as this role partners closely with business leadership and supports multiple manufacturing facilities throughout North America. This highly visible position collaborates with commercial teams, plant operations, and executive leadership to deliver financial insight, improve decision-making, and drive business performance. The role involves full P&L responsibility while leading financial planning, forecasting, cost analysis, and managing a team of Managerial Accountants across multiple manufacturing sites.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, financial accounting, or manufacturing finance
- Previous Controller or Controlling experience within a manufacturing environment required
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, product costing, financial planning, and financial analysis
- Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L responsibility
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
- Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
- Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
- Strong business acumen, integrity, and a passion for continuous improvement
Nice To Haves
- CPA, CMA, or MBA
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
- Experience partnering with Commercial, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams
- Strong background in cost accounting, pricing strategy, KPI development, and financial performance analysis
Responsibilities
- Serve as the financial leader for the Shapes (GEP and PE) business lines
- Partner with Business Line Managers and leadership teams to provide strategic financial guidance and support
- Develop a deep understanding of business operations, products, and financial drivers to influence key business decisions
- Participate as a key member of the business leadership team by providing financial analysis, recommendations, and strategic insights
- Support business initiatives that drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence
- Maintain full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the Shapes business lines
- Ensure the accuracy of product line profitability, cost allocations, and financial reporting
- Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and business risks
- Deliver meaningful financial reporting that supports operational and commercial decision-making
- Monitor key financial metrics and provide recommendations to improve business performance
- Analyze product margins, material margins, KPIs, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities
- Provide financial guidance for pricing strategies, commercial activities, and customer quotations
- Partner with business leaders to develop initiatives that improve profitability and operational performance
- Perform ad hoc financial analyses that support strategic business initiatives and executive decision-making
- Collaborate with plant leadership and Managerial Accountants across multiple manufacturing facilities
- Support plant cost analyses, product costing, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives
- Measure and report the financial impact of operational improvement projects
- Drive continuous improvement in cost accounting processes, financial reporting, and business controls
- Partner with business leadership to develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range business plans
- Support the Americas Controller with consolidated budgeting and forecasting activities
- Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Managerial Accountants
- Foster employee development, succession planning, and continuous learning within the finance organization
- Build a collaborative, high-performing team focused on operational excellence and business partnership
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
