District Controller

Univar Solutions • Dublin, OH

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

The District Controller oversees full P&L accounting for the Northwest region, ensuring accurate financial reporting, analysis, and compliance with accounting standards. This individual contributor role manages complex financial data, provides insights for business decision-making, contributes to the organization’s financial health, and serves as the primary accounting consultant while collaborating cross-functionally within the district. The position reports directly to a Senior Manager.

The role is hybrid-based and reports out of Univar Solutions’ corporate office in Dublin, Ohio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience, preferably with full P&L responsibility.
• Experience with SAP.
• Strong accounting and reporting knowledge, including US GAAP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate and respond to changing demands.
• Ability to influence people and processes without direct responsibility.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, organize, and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for learning about business and developing business acumen.
• Full P&L responsibility experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the complete P&L accounting process for the district, ensuring completeness and accuracy in income, expenses, and profitability reporting.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports to management, explaining results, key performance indicators, and variances.
• Analyze accounts and functional cost centers regularly to ensure operating expenses are accurate and complete.
• Analyze variances between actual figures and forecasts or budgets and recommend corrective actions.
• Oversee material and inventory cost accounting for the region, ensuring accurate tracking, allocation, and reporting of material costs.
• Work with departments including commercial leadership and finance to provide financial insights that support business objectives and operational efficiency.
• Identify accounting process improvements and implement best practices for financial management and reporting.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Benefits

• Strong work/life flexibility.
• Targeted annual company bonus.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Competitive pay and benefits.
• A Total Rewards package with market-aligned pay and incentives and benefits supporting physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing.

What This Job Offers

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