Business Line Controller (Mitsubishi Chemical Advanced Materials)

Shapes Business Line Controller

Are you a strategic finance leader who enjoys partnering with operations, influencing business decisions, and driving financial performance? We are seeking a Shapes Business Line Controller to serve as the financial leader for our GEP and PE Shapes business lines, providing strategic financial guidance that supports growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Candidates should be located in or near Reading, PA or Scranton, PA, as this role partners closely with business leadership and supports multiple manufacturing facilities throughout North America. This highly visible position collaborates with commercial teams, plant operations, and executive leadership to deliver financial insight, improve decision-making, and drive business performance. You'll have full P&L responsibility while leading financial planning, forecasting, cost analysis, and a team of Managerial Accountants across multiple manufacturing sites.

What You'll Do

Lead Business Line Financial Strategy

• Serve as the financial leader for the Shapes (GEP and PE) business lines
• Partner with Business Line Managers and leadership teams to provide strategic financial guidance and support
• Develop a deep understanding of business operations, products, and financial drivers to influence key business decisions
• Participate as a key member of the business leadership team by providing financial analysis, recommendations, and strategic insights
• Support business initiatives that drive growth, profitability, and operational excellence

Own Financial Performance & P&L Management

• Maintain full Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for the Shapes business lines
• Ensure the accuracy of product line profitability, cost allocations, and financial reporting
• Perform detailed financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and business risks
• Deliver meaningful financial reporting that supports operational and commercial decision-making
• Monitor key financial metrics and provide recommendations to improve business performance

Drive Financial Analysis & Business Improvement

• Analyze product margins, material margins, KPIs, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities
• Provide financial guidance for pricing strategies, commercial activities, and customer quotations
• Partner with business leaders to develop initiatives that improve profitability and operational performance
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses that support strategic business initiatives and executive decision-making

Partner with Manufacturing Operations

• Collaborate with plant leadership and Managerial Accountants across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Support plant cost analyses, product costing, process improvements, and cost-saving initiatives
• Measure and report the financial impact of operational improvement projects
• Drive continuous improvement in cost accounting processes, financial reporting, and business controls

Lead Planning, Forecasting & Team Development

• Partner with business leadership to develop annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range business plans
• Support the Americas Controller with consolidated budgeting and forecasting activities
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Managerial Accountants
• Foster employee development, succession planning, and continuous learning within the finance organization
• Build a collaborative, high-performing team focused on operational excellence and business partnership

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
• 810 years of progressive experience in cost accounting, financial accounting, or manufacturing finance
• Previous Controller or Controlling experience within a manufacturing environment required
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, product costing, financial planning, and financial analysis
• Experience managing budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L responsibility
• Advanced proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical and technical accounting skills
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong business acumen, integrity, and a passion for continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or MBA
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
• Experience partnering with Commercial, Operations, and Executive Leadership teams
• Strong background in cost accounting, pricing strategy, KPI development, and financial performance analysis

Why Join Us?

• Serve as the financial leader for a critical North American business line
• Be based in Reading, PA or Scranton, PA while influencing financial strategy across multiple manufacturing facilities
• Partner directly with executive leadership, commercial teams, and manufacturing operations
• Lead and develop a team while supporting multiple manufacturing sites across North America
• Drive meaningful business improvements through financial insight and data-driven decision-making
• Influence strategic decisions that improve growth, profitability, and operational performance
• Join a global organization committed to innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package

If you're a strategic finance professional who enjoys partnering with business leaders, developing high-performing teams, and using financial insight to drive operational success, we encourage you to apply and become a key contributor to the future growth of our Shapes business.

The salary range for this position is $89,350-$134,030 USD Annual. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status

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