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Site Controller

Essity
Manchester, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 1/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/1/2026
Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with a North American headquarters located in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company with a purpose to break barriers to well-being for the benefit of consumers, patients, care givers, and customers across the globe. We do this through innovations in our Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical business units that provide hygiene and health solutions to over a billion people every day worldwide.

About The Role

Essity North America Health and Medical Solutions is currently seeking a Site Controller who specializes in analyzing, managing, and reporting a company’s costs to support decision-making and profitability. We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace.

This is an onsite role, and the ideal candidate should live in the Manchester, CT area or is willing to relocate.

What You Will Do

  • Business partner and consultant for senior leadership team regarding all financial issues
  • Lead cost accounting activities including inventory valuation, standard costing, and cost allocations to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
  • Prepare and analyze monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and profitability statements to support business decisions.
  • Monitor manufacturing, labor, and overhead costs; investigate variances and partner with operations to recommend corrective actions.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain cost accounting systems, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency and transparency.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting by providing cost trend analysis and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (finance, operations, supply chain, and production) to identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
  • Conduct product cost analysis to support pricing strategies, margin optimization, and new product development.
  • Reconcile inventory balances, oversee physical counts, and ensure accuracy of raw material, WIP, and finished goods valuations.
  • Prepare cost data and documentation for internal and external audits.
  • Additional responsibilities as required

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance and/or Economics
  • Minimum 5 years of relevant cost accountant experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Sage100 experience preferred
  • Self-starter with a strategic mindset working independently while multi-tasking
  • Strong knowledge of production processes and operations
  • Experience developing APs
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
  • Minimal travel required – 10%

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe every career is as unique as the individual and empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

$125,000 - $145,000 annual incentive bonus benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience. Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

  • United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance.
  • Wellness program provided through Rally.
  • Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution.
  • Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • PTO offering with Paid Holidays
  • Voluntary benefits to include critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
  • Employee discounts program
  • Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

Application End Date:

Job Requisition ID:

Essity256201

Salary : $125,000 - $145,000

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