OPERATIONS CONTROLLER (ONSITE) - HANOVER, PA
About The Position
The Regional Finance Director is an onsite position at our Hanover, PA location that serves as a strategic business partner to operations leadership, providing financial oversight, analysis, and guidance to support business performance and drive operational excellence. This role is responsible for leading budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, month-end close activities, internal controls, and P&L management while identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency. This position leads and develops finance team members, fosters a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and partners closely with operations leadership to achieve financial and business objectives. The ideal candidate will bring strong finance and accounting expertise, leadership experience, and the ability to translate complex financial data into meaningful business recommendations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting
- Previous supervisory or people management experience
- Experience supporting an operationally focused business environment preferred
- Hospitality, retail, foodservice, distribution, or related industry experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger activity, month-end close, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Strong understanding of P&L management, financial controls, and variance analysis
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Strong proficiency with SAP or a similar ERP system
- Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis
- Ability to translate financial information into clear, actionable insights for operations leadership
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with operations leadership to develop financial plans and performance targets
- Manage ongoing forecasts and analyze trends, business drivers, risks, and opportunities that may impact financial performance
- Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and performance analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
- Own and analyze P&L performance, providing variance explanations, actionable insights, and recommendations to operations leadership
- Review general ledger activity and balance sheet account reconciliations, identifying and resolving issues in a timely manner
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
- Partner with operations leadership to improve financial performance, manage costs, and support operational decision-making
- Provide financial guidance and analysis to help operations understand key business drivers, risks, and opportunities
- Lead, coach, and develop finance team members, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, efficiency, and financial visibility
- Support business initiatives and other financial activities as needed
Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/AD
- Disability Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
