Controller II

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies (CWT) is a leading supplier of building envelope solutions that effectively drive energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial and residential applications. We are looking for a Controller II to join our team in our Carlisle, PA HQ.

Job Summary:

This position will provide accounting and analytical support for the Carlisle Coatings and Waterproofing (CCW) business unit. Primary responsibilities include a comprehensive analysis of manufacturing operations, variances, expenditure impacts, and partnering with management in driving continuous improvement.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete and present a monthly financial analysis package detailing financial results, variance explanations, trends, and forward-looking observations that will impact future months.
• Prepare cost-related reports, variance, and manufacturing expense reports.
• Partner with Plant management in driving improvement projects, including verifying cost savings estimates.
• Proactive variance analysis, reporting to plant management, and a continuous review/update of standard product costs.
• Conduct monthly review meetings with Sales and Production teams.
• Work with operations in justification of capital expenditure requests.
• Prepare journal entries for month-end closing and account reconciliation documentation as required.
• Assist in the monthly forecast and annual operating plan.
• Work with the internal audit in support of quarterly and year-end reporting.

Core Competencies:

• Essential Full Performance Knowledge:
  • General Accounting
  • Cost Accounting
• Essential Full Performance Skills:
  • Written
  • Verbal
  • Interpersonal
  • Analytical
• Essential Full Performance Abilities:
  • Ability to communicate information and ideas
  • Ability to choose the correct mathematical methods or formulas for problem-solving
  • Work independently or perform on a team as required
  • Results-oriented with a high standard of accuracy

Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
• Weekends for annual physical inventories and travel

Travel Requirement:

• Up to 20% travel is required for this position depending upon annual physical inventory and needs of the business unit

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Education and Experience:

• Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting with strong financial accounting knowledge
  • Minimum of 3-5 years working in a manufacturing/cost accounting environment
  • Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office products
• Preferred:
  • CPA or CMA is desirable.