What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Decision Associates?
Port Erie Plastics is a long-established, growing, family-owned plastics manufacturer, located in Harborcreek, PA. On behalf of our client, Decision Associates is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to lead the company's finance function.
As a key member of the leadership team at Port Erie Plastics, the Controller will serve as the company's senior financial executive, functioning as a true strategic partner to executive leadership while maintaining oversight of all accounting and finance operations.
Responsibilities- Lead all core accounting operations.
- Ensure full compliance with US GAAP standards and manage the external audit process.
- Oversee cost accounting processes, including standard costing methodology, bill-of-materials integrity, and advanced variance analysis to support production decision-making and margin management.
- Develop, implement, and enforce internal financial controls and accounting policies.
- Develop an annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning.
- Manage and optimize the company's ERP system (Dassault IQMS).
- Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting to the President and leadership team.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a team of five accounting and IT professionals.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CPA designation preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States (US GAAP)
- 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
- Background in inventory-driven manufacturing environments strongly preferred — plastics manufacturing is ideal; general manufacturing, construction/building materials, or healthcare supply chain experience also valued
- Experience with cost accounting, standard costing methodologies, and ERP-driven financial environments
- Experience with ERP systems; Dassault IQMS ERP is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Familiarity with relational databases and the ability to extract, validate, and interpret data at scale
- Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
Port Erie Plastics is an equal opportunity employer.