Controller I, Adhesives

Carlisle Construction Materials•Carlisle, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're looking for a Controller I – Adhesives to serve as the primary finance partner for our Adhesives manufacturing operations. In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights that improve profitability, optimize manufacturing performance, and support strategic business decisions. If you enjoy solving complex business challenges, partnering with operational leaders, and turning financial data into actionable insights, we'd love to meet you.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory accounting, or operations finance
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and standard costing
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
Experience with financial modeling, scenario planning, and data visualization
Background supporting manufacturing operations or continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

Prepare and present monthly financial results, key performance metrics, and variance analyses
Lead monthly forecasting and support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Develop financial models to support operational and strategic decisions
Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and profitability
Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and communicate key business drivers
Maintain standard costs, bills of material (BOMs), routings, and inventory valuation
Monitor manufacturing KPIs including efficiency, yield, scrap, productivity, and inventory turns
Support inventory controls and physical inventory processes
Serve as the trusted finance partner for Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership
Validate productivity improvements and cost savings initiatives
Support pricing analysis, product costing, and profitability analysis
Provide financial guidance for operational improvement projects
Assist with capital planning, project justification, and ROI analysis
Track savings from continuous improvement initiatives and Carlisle Operating System (COS) projects
Improve reporting, automate financial processes, and enhance data quality
Support Vision 2030 strategic initiatives
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
Support internal and external audit activities