Koppers
Controller
Pittsburgh, PA
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
ComplianceFinancial AnalysisAccountingForecastingExcelValuationLogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementERPResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMicrosoft OfficeGAAPSarbanes-OxleyFinancial ReportingInternal AuditVariance Analysis
About the role
- The Business Unit Controller for Koppers Performance Chemicals (KPC) is a senior finance leader responsible for financial reporting, internal control compliance, operational finance, and financial decision support for a multi-site manufacturing business operating in the United States and Canada.
- This role partners closely with operations and business leadership to improve profitability, strengthen controls, enhance ERP functionality, and support growth initiatives including capital investments and network optimization. The Controller is expected to drive continuous improvement in financial processes, systems, and analytics while maintaining a
Requirements
- At least eight years of experience with a public accounting firm or private industrial company
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley internal accounting control procedures and processes
- Strong U.S. GAAP technical knowledge and ability to research technical guidance
Nice to have
- Consolidate KPC financial results, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flows.
- Lead month-end close activities, including approval of journal entries, review of account activity, identification of required accruals and allocations, and investigation/explanation of unbudgeted anomalies.
- Review and/or prepare month-end account reconciliations and proactively resolve unreconciled items and transactions.
- Serve as the key financial contact person with senior PC management personnel and act as a business advisor to enable them to set the strategic direction of the business.
- Closely monitor SG&A and OPEX spending, analyze variances to budget and proactively advise management regarding budgetary issues
- Ensure the maintenance of and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley-based internal controls and the integrity of financial information.
- Identify improvements, make recommendations, and promote ideas within the business transformation mindset
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), report writing applications, data extraction logic, and
- Oracle Fusion ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Business Central
- Excel data cubes
- Inventory and manufacturing cost accounting knowledge required
- Must possess the ability to work independently and be a self- starter
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong analytical and reasoning skills
- Koppers Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers.
Compensation
- Participate in and lead certain aspects of the annual budget process and quarterly forecasting cycle for KPC.
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