What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dielectric - Controller position at Sinclair Inc.?
We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, systems, and reporting while supporting strategic decision-making across the organization.
As a trusted business partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will lead all aspects of cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis. This role oversees the month-end close process, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and reporting to our corporate accounting group.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial leadership, a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. This position plays a critical role in strengthening financial controls, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing profitability while supporting effective cost management throughout the business.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About The Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.
As a trusted business partner to the President and Senior Leadership Team, the Controller will lead all aspects of cost accounting, financial planning, and operational analysis. This role oversees the month-end close process, annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and reporting to our corporate accounting group.
The ideal candidate will bring strong financial leadership, a deep understanding of manufacturing operations, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. This position plays a critical role in strengthening financial controls, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing profitability while supporting effective cost management throughout the business.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities Financial Leadership & Reporting
- Direct the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate preparation of financial statements and management reports
- Own the annual budgeting process and quarterly forecasting, partnering with department heads to align financial plans with operational goals
- Lead preparation and delivery of all financial reporting to the corporate accounting group, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies
- Identify financial trends and deliver insightful analysis and presentations to the Senior Management team
- Oversee capital expenditure planning, tracking, and ROI analysis on manufacturing investments
- Review, maintain, and continuously improve standard costs including BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations
- Manage and analyze cost of goods sold (COGS) and gross margin by product line, customer, and plant
- Monitor and investigate product cost variances; identify root causes and drive corrective actions with Operations
- Oversee scrap, yield, and labor efficiency reporting tied to production metrics
- Support new product introductions (NPI) by developing cost models and profitability projections
- Assist Purchasing in obtaining best pricing; analyze vendor cost trends and their impact on margins
- Design and implement key internal controls for all financial processes throughout the organization
- Organize and lead cycle counts and annual physical inventory; manage inventory valuation and obsolescence reserves
- Monitor inventory levels, warranty expenses, E&O, and product cost variances
- Partner with Supply Chain on inventory valuation accuracy and vendor cost management
- Ensure compliance with all internal control requirements; support SOX compliance initiatives as applicable
- Drive best practices in Oracle ERP across all areas of the business; serve as a financial systems resource for the plant
- Create and generate reporting to analyze product line profitability and operational performance
- Develop and maintain manufacturing KPIs (cost per unit, labor absorption, OEE, etc.) in partnership with Operations and Engineering
- Work across all levels of the organization to resolve issues, improve processes, and assist in the education and training of staff
- Support due diligence or integration activities related to acquisitions or business expansions as needed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred; MBA a plus
- 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with a minimum of 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment
- Strong expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis within a discrete or process manufacturing setting
- Experience with ERP systems required; Oracle MRP experience highly preferred
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and their financial implications
- Demonstrated ability to lead and manage accounting staff and cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, financial modeling, and communication skills; advanced Excel required; Power BI or similar reporting tools a plus
- Proven ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, from plant floor to executive leadership
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 178 television stations in 81 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
About The Team
The life-blood of our organization is our people. We have a compelling story, a goal-oriented culture, and we take really good care of people. How good? Here is a glimpse: great benefits, open-door policy, upward mobility and a strong desire to see you succeed. Ready to be part of a winning team? Let’s talk.