Controller & HR Manager

About Chrysan Industries

Chrysan Industries is a growing, global company that develops, manufactures, packages, and distributes specialty fluid and chemical solutions for leading Automotive OEMs and Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers. We combine technical expertise, flexible manufacturing, and strong customer and supplier partnerships to solve complex supply chain challenges and keep our customers’ operations running reliably every day. Chrysan also supplies the OES Aftermarket channel, supporting dealerships and service centers for major OEMs globally with multiple products and providing diversification for Chrysan’s business.

At Chrysan, we are growing—expanding our capabilities, strengthening our global footprint, and building processes to support our next phase of growth. We are an organization that values teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement, where individuals can make a meaningful impact on the business. Chrysan began operations 1977 and is rapidly approaching its 50 th anniversary in 2027, growing into the future with a great team.

Controller & HR Manager Role Overview – Impact & Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to step into a high-impact role at a company that is actively evolving and growing. The Controller & HR Manager will play a critical role in strengthening Chrysan’s financial foundation while also helping shape the systems, processes, and structure needed for the next phase of growth.

Beyond managing core financial and HR processes, this role will:

• Provide visibility and insights for leadership through strong financial management, reporting, and analysis
• Help build more scalable, disciplined processes across finance and HR
• Collaborate across the team on key business decisions, including growth initiatives and operational improvements
• Support a global organization with operations across the U.S. and international locations

This role is ideal for someone who wants more than a traditional Controller position - someone motivated by building, improving, and impacting how a company operates and grows.

Job Summary

· Reports to the President/CFO with dotted line responsibility to both the CEO and the COO; the Controller/HR Manager is a key contributor to Chrysan in performing and managing multiple activities

· Manages the accounting processes including monthly and annual accounting closing process per company policy and GAAP

· Supervises AR and AP accounting staff in the US and oversees accounting staff in foreign subsidiaries as appropriate

· Performs annual financial review and tax preparation process including managing relationships with third-party financial and tax review firm

· Manages banking relationships with domestic and foreign banks including direct involvement with certain AP payments processes

· Performs HR activities including ADP payroll process and management of all HR programs including 401k plan, healthcare benefits, and all other Company HR programs

· Manages monthly KPI Metrics and State of the Business reporting responsibilities

Job Accountabilities

· Supervises accounting transaction management for AR and AP personnel

· Processes monthly accounting closing activities for Chrysan’s US operations

· Develops and manages all budgeting, financial reporting and forecasting activities as well as all internal financial/accounting control systems

· Manages final review and updates as needed for monthly foreign subsidiary financial accounting closing process

· Uses PLEX ERP system for all global financial accounting activities

· Manages and coordinates annual financial accounting closing process including external third-party financial review process

· Supports annual tax preparation process with third party service provider, and supports, reviews, and approves foreign tax preparation process for foreign subsidiaries in coordination with third-party accounting services firms

· Manages dividend repatriation process from foreign subsidiaries to US parent company

· Processes weekly or monthly AP payments to suppliers/vendors for Chrysan’s US parent company and all Mexico, Korea, and Canada subsidiaries

· Maintains all banking relationships including providing necessary periodic financial information to Chrysan’s US bank per loan agreement and for letter of credit needs

· Processes ADP payroll for Chrysan’s US operations

· Manages Chrysan’s benefit programs and plans including 401k Plan, Healthcare plans (including annual open enrollment process), and all other employee benefit programs

· Provides ad-hoc financial analyses as requested by the CFO, CEO, or COO including financial analysis for new opportunities (including RFQ’s) and cost savings actions

· Utilizes data analytics methods including AI/Claude for Excel and Pivot Tables for financial analyses and custom reports as needed

· Manages Chrysan’s cash forecast process

· Manages monthly KPI metrics process and State of the Business documentation for internal team communications

· Manages all insurance programs including maintaining relationships with third parties

· Support M&A activities as needed

• Serves as back-up to the CFO as necessary

Job Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA credential preferred, MBA preferred

· 7+ years minimum work experience as a Controller or within senior accounting/finance positions, strong preference for financial accounting closing and tax experience

· Excellent IT/computer skills including Excel (including Pivot Tables), MSOffice, PLEX ERP system (PLEX experience preferred but not required)

· Experience with AI functionality including Claude for Excel and other AI applications

· Experience with HR benefits management preferred but not required

· U.S. Citizen or ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship required

Competencies

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems time efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Uses reason.

· Flexibility – Willingness to learn, perform multiple tasks, supporting both financial and human resources processes/requirements.

· Oral Communication - Speaks and writes clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions.

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.

· Professionalism - Approaches others in a polite and tactful manner; Maintains composure and reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Follows through on commitments.