Senior Controller
On-siteGeorgetown, South Carolina, United States
Georgetown, South Carolina, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeMedium
Full TimeSenior LevelBachelors DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Create and manage an ERP-driven cost controlling organization, delivering standardized processes, accurate cost allocation, and management reporting. Execute manufacturing cost calculations and contribution margin accounting using standard costing in SAP, while maintaining and reconciling cost center accounting. Prepare recurring and ad hoc reports for purchasing, production, warehousing, order processing, and sales, alongside analyzing value flows and identifying deviations. Support investment decisions through ROI calculations and participate in process improvements for master data, pricing, and reporting.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Controlling, or Business Administration; or equivalent through a recognized commercial/controlling apprenticeship plus relevant experience
- 3–5 years in controlling, cost accounting, or financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Demonstrated leadership experience in building and developing teams
- Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost calculation, cost-center accounting, and contribution-margin analysis
- Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and month-end/period-end reporting
- Strong working Knowledge of SAP and reporting tools
- Advanced Excel knowledge (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling)
- Understanding of cost accounting principles and value-flow analysis across purchasing, production, warehouse, and sales
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with high attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to translate operational data into clear, actionable management reporting
- Process-improvement mindset
- Reliable, organized, and able to meet recurring reporting deadlines
- Good communication skills to work cross-functionally and present findings to the executive management
Desired Qualifications
- Professional certification a plus (e.g., CMA, CPA, or equivalents qualification)
- Familiarity with master-data structures and data-quality management
- Good Skills in Analytics (Usage of Business Intelligence Tools, preferably Microsoft Platform)
- Experience with S/4 HANA
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