Site Controller with Cost Accounting - Manufacturing, Life Sciences - Taunton, MA

Site Controller with Cost Accounting - Manufacturing, Life Sciences - Taunton, MA

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We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Site Controller ensures compliance with the financial policies, ICRF controls, and supports continuous improvement of internal business processes in line with the Life Sciences growth and profitability model for our Taunton, MA facility.

Leads the site’s annual reforecasting, budgeting, and planning processes, offering clear and accurate explanations for significant variances and conducting thorough analysis of actuals versus budget or forecast. Ensures timely and accurate month-end reporting and financial close activities, the role also emphasizes forward-looking planning to support profitable growth. Will provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to ensure alignment with business objectives, while partnering in the decision-making process. Will identify corrective actions, enforcing accountability, and promoting financial responsibility across the organization.

Oversees the monthly close process to meet HPS/LS deadlines and is responsible for preparing and approving journal entries and account reconciliations as required. Accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet, including working capital and fixed asset changes, are key focus areas. Drives site-wide cost and waste reduction efforts, facilitates loss identification, and participates on the site’s steering committee to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Manages month-end close activities in QAD, including DSS inputs, reconciliations, and uploads to Blackline. Coordinate and prepare internal financial reporting (e.g., Monthly GM report—operational analysis of scrap, labor, and overhead variances; monthly presentations—trends, risks & opportunities; weekly flash reports; mid-month pulse checks).
• Leads annual ICRF gap analysis; ensure execution of action plans and adherence to internal controls, including segregation of duties and system/access controls. Evaluate site-level internal controls (reviewing HPS/LS policies, purchasing authorities, etc.) for alignment with internal control standards and the 6 Essentials. Assess and improve accounting processes by recommending and implementing innovative solutions.
• Supports LS & Operations Controller with ad hoc requests, annual planning, budgeting, and standard cost development. Collaborate with supervisors, plant leadership, and senior management to ensure a clear and accurate picture of the plant’s financial performance. Anticipate issues and proactively provide insights and answers. Act as an advisor, mentor, and business partner to both the site and the Life Sciences division.
• Support CI/WCM initiatives by participating in Kaizens and problem-solving events. Ensure projects have defined financial objectives, with results tracked and reported. Co-manages the capital process. Develops forward-looking financial models, including "what-if" scenarios, cost/benefit analyses, and margin impact evaluations (e.g., make vs. buy) to enhance decision-making.
• Coordinates the physical inventory and cycle count program to meet site and SBU goals. Ensure annual physical and fixed asset counts are conducted in compliance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field - Required
• Master's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field - Preferred

Experience:

• Strong analytical skills are required to quickly grasp issues impacting the plant’s financial result
• Strong communication & presentation skills - capable of leading a process team and able to define clear vision, goals, and service standards, as well as working independently.
• Aptitude to deliver effective desktop reporting (paperless web-enabled environment), utilize business warehouse tools, MS Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI, SAP knowledge would be preferable

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

Health and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.

• Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
• LiveWell Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

• 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
• Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance

Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want

• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Saint-Gobain’s innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world’s leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life’s critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we’ve learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you’re empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we’ll create a better life.

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