Business Unit Controller

Copeland • Sidney, OH

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Copeland is hiring a Business Unit Controller based in Sidney, Ohio, to serve as the financial steward for the Americas Business Unit. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with corporate accounting policies, and governance of core financial processes. It is accountable for financial statement accuracy, balance sheet management, close activities, accounting judgments, and partnership on accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.

The Controller works closely with Corporate Accounting, Operations Accounting, Shared Services, FP&A, and business leadership to support accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and efficient 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.

The position 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 hybrid days as business needs require.

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.
• Proven ability to influence and collaborate across multiple functions and levels of the organization.
• 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.
• Perform 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.
• Provide business partnership for 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.

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive benefits plans, including medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, and a 401(k).
• Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave.

What This Job Offers

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