Business Unit Controller

Copeland•Sidney, OH

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Copeland is seeking a finance professional to serve as the financial steward for its Americas Business Unit at the Sidney, Ohio location. The Business Unit Controller ensures the integrity of financial reporting, the effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with corporate accounting policies, and governance of core financial processes. The position is responsible for accurate financial statements, balance sheet management, close activities, accounting judgments, and partnering on transactional processes including accounts receivable and accounts payable. The Controller works closely with Corporate Accounting, Operations Accounting, Shared Services, FP&A, and business leadership to support accurate reporting, strong controls, and efficient financial processes. The role also leads and develops accounting professionals, including direct and indirect reports, and partners with Business Unit Leadership and Corporate Controllership on business development activities. This role is hybrid eligible and requires working in the office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to prioritize in-person collaboration and adjust their hybrid schedules based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
10+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, or finance experience, including people leadership experience.
Demonstrated expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting governance.
Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Experience managing financial statement reporting, balance sheet reviews, and accounting estimates.
Ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and organizational levels.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Experience leading process improvement and finance transformation initiatives.
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation and/or MBA.
Experience supporting multi-entity consolidations and complex organizational structures.
Experience in Finance Operations and/or FP&A.
Experience leading SOX compliance, internal controls, and audit activities.
Familiarity with Oracle, HFM, OneStream, or similar financial systems.

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the Americas Business Unit.
Review and approve significant journal entries, accruals, reserves, and accounting estimates.
Conduct comprehensive balance sheet reviews and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
Oversee legal entity consolidations and business unit financial reporting.
Serve as the primary accounting advisor for the Americas organization.
Ensure consistent application of corporate accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
Partner with accounts receivable, fixed assets, and accounts payable processes.
Monitor working capital trends and identify financial risks using business insights.
Partner with GBS and business teams to improve transaction-processing effectiveness.
Lead SOX compliance activities for the business unit.
Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
Partner with Business Unit Leadership and Corporate Controllership on business development activities.
Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, including direct and indirect reports.
Partner with FP&A, Operations Accounting, GBS, Treasury, Tax, and Corporate Accounting.