Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

We are partnered with a privately owned chemical company who are looking for a Controller & FP&A Manager to join its finance team and support a capital-intensive chemicals manufacturing platform. This role combines accounting ownership, including the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls as well as forward-looking FP&A responsibilities including forecasting, budgeting, performance analysis, and capital evaluation. The Controller & FP&A Manager will partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership to deliver both reliable historical financial information and actionable forward-looking insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. Required Skills and Abilities: Strong technical accounting foundation with deep working knowledge of US GAAP, including areas relevant to manufacturing (inventory and standard costing, fixed assets, leases, revenue recognition). Demonstrated ownership of a full monthly close cycle in a manufacturing or asset-intensive environment. Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting abilities. Advanced Excel skills, including complex modeling and large dataset analysis. Hands‑on experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 strongly preferred); ability to identify and drive system or process improvements. Experience coordinating external audits and working with tax and audit firms. Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non‑financial stakeholders. High degree of organization to manage competing close‑cycle and forecasting deadlines. Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. CPA preferred. 6–10 years of progressive experience spanning accounting, controllership and FP&A; prior public accounting experience strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to own a close while also producing forecasts and board‑level analysis. Manufacturing, chemicals, or other asset‑intensive industry experience strongly preferred. Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team. #J-18808-Ljbffr