Senior Controller

MANE

Senior Controller supporting financial performance across flavor manufacturing operations. Responsible for cost analysis, margin optimization, and business partnering without direct people management responsibilities.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeLebanon • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Calculate and monitor standard and actual costs for flavor products
Analyze variances (materials, labor, overhead) and provide feedback to Operations, Pricing and R&D
Ensure accurate BOMs and routings in collaboration with R&D and Production
Perform in-depth margin analysis by product, customer, and business segment
Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting for total company and business segments
Prepare monthly management reports, including KPIs, manufacturing variances, and inventory analysis
Serve as a Controlling partner for Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain
Provide ad hoc financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decisions at local and regional levels
Actively engaged in the S4/Hana upgrade of SAP
Develop and maintain dashboards and reports in Power BI
Identify and implement best practices in controlling, cost management, and reporting

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required
CMA a plus
10+ years of progressive experience in controlling, cost accounting, or financial analysis in a manufacturing environment
Strong knowledge of SAP S4/Hana (FI/CO, MM, PP modules), Excel, and BI tools (e.g., Power BI)
Industry experience in flavor, fragrance, food ingredients, or specialty chemicals is highly preferred
Excellent analytical, communication, and business partnering skills
Experience working in an international environment is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous PTO plan
paid holidays
annual year-end shutdown
annual 401(k) contributions
tuition reimbursement
paid parental leave
employee assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost accountingfinancial analysismargin analysisbudgetingforecastingvariance analysisBOMsreportingcost managementdashboard development

Soft Skills

analytical skillscommunication skillsbusiness partneringcollaborationstrategic decision making

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in financeBachelor's degree in accountingCMA