Field Service Business Unit Controller

Delta Star•Forest, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a strategic, analytical, and business-minded Business Unit Controller (BUC) to serve as the financial lead for one of our Field Service business units. The Business Unit Controller will oversee all financial aspects of the business unit, serving as the primary advisor for forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis, internal controls, and operational decision-making. This role supports the general manager and operational teams, leads the Planning/Admin group, and ensures strong financial governance while driving improvement initiatives and supporting project execution. A typical day may involve preparing forecasts, analyzing profitability, reviewing job folders for resource and cost needs, overseeing month-end close, answering financial questions, collaborating with corporate finance, supporting audits, coordinating project purchasing and execution, identifying process improvements, and providing financial tools and insights.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance—or a combination of relevant education and experience.
4–7 years of finance experience in a service, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.
Understanding of end-to-end engineering/manufacturing processes is an asset.
ERP experience preferred.
Strong analytical mindset with solid judgment and decision-making abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
High accountability and drive for results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Initiative-taker with a continuous improvement mindset.
Curiosity and desire to learn new concepts.
Ability to produce accurate analysis and reporting.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and support a fast-paced operational environment.
Must have stable internet and cellular service to perform remote or mobile business operations (VPN access, communication tools, etc.).

Responsibilities

Partner with the general manager and operational teams to drive financial understanding and performance.
Plan, measure, and evaluate initiative-level and product-level profitability.
Prepare financial reports, forecasts, dashboards, and decision-support tools.
Conduct financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
Identify and lead financial and operational process improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain financial policy alignment.
Capture, analyze, and communicate financial observations and recommendations.
Respond to finance-related questions from business unit employees.
Collaborate closely with corporate finance staff on reporting and governance.
Oversee month-end closing and reporting for the business unit.
Support financial audits and ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies.
Review job folders and determine project resource requirements (labor, equipment, materials).
Oversee coordination, purchasing, and execution of a high volume of business unit projects.