Senior Site Controller

Job ID: 39301 | Location: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

Clariant is seeking a Senior Site Controller to join our Finance Service Unit at its America's headquarters in Charlotte, NC. In this role, the Senior Site Controller will oversee the financial performance of Clariant's production sites, ensure adherence to budgets, and identify key opportunities for cost optimization and operational improvements. This position is well-suited for a finance professional who excels at data-driven decision-making, process optimization, and driving sustainable growth in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position based in Charlotte, NC. If you're passionate about making an impact and shaping the future of specialty chemicals, apply today and help us advance a more sustainable world!

Responsibilities

* Lead production cost center planning process for North American legal entities across business units

* Support and guide Cost Controller team in preparation of budgeting process.

* Prepare production cost center planning and activity rates used in standard costing

* Provide accurate up-to-date standard costing, work with production and master data team to ensure costing reflects appropriate BOMs and recipes

* Manage cost center assessments and allocations

* Review of production cost centers for accuracy throughout the year and initiate corrective measures, if needed

* Act as center of excellence for Cost Controlling Team in North America by providing guidance, training, and support

* Responsible for thorough implementation of reporting changes and global best practice approaches related to cost accounting in North America

* Provide detailed analysis of labor and utilities to site management

* Generate routine and ad-hoc reporting to site management to provide a transparent overview of KPIs used as a basis for management decisions

* Perform month-end closing responsibilities

* Provide monthly costs and variance forecast

* Partner with Excellence group to support proper calculations of cost savings

* Support global team in assessment and determination of transfer prices

* Support regional and global controlling organizations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; an MBA or CPA is a plus
• 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in finance
• Extensive expertise in cost management, preferably with experience in activity-based costing
• Familiarity with SAP or similar ERP systems; must be proficient in reporting tools and Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• In-depth understanding of financial analysis methods
• Ability to think strategically with both short- and long-term perspectives
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and organizational levels

Whats in it for you?

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurances
• Paid Holidays
• PTO time with a carry-over benefit
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• EAP Program
• Spending and Savings Accounts
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Online discount Mall
• Auto/Home Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Legal Services Plan

Hannah Andrepont
Talent Acquisition Manager
hannah.andrepont@clariant.com

Clariant is a Swiss-based global specialty chemicals company, which is concentrated and developed in three business units: Care Chemicals, Catalysts and Adsorbents & Additives. Our purpose as a company is reflected in our tagline "Greater chemistry - between people and planet", which considers the principles of customer, innovation and people orientation, as well as a focus on creating solutions to foster sustainability in different industries by offering high-value and high-performance chemical specialties.

At Clariant, we believe that diversity, equity and inclusion are essential to our success. We strive to cultivate a workplace where all employees feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. Our diverse workforce allows us to tap into a wealth of perspectives, experiences, and capabilities that drive innovation. We are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for professional growth and advancement across all levels of the organization, based on objective criteria and regardless of gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, religion, protected veteran status ,age, disability, sexual orientation or other aspects of diversity in accordance with the relevant governing laws. By bringing together talented individuals with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, we gain the agility to meet the evolving needs of our global customers and communities. Join our team to help advance our mission of fostering a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Clariant Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected Veteran status, or any other protected class as established by law.

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