Job Description
Controller I – Adhesives (Hybrid)
Location: Carlisle Construction Materials – Hybrid (3 days in the office / 2 days remote)
Drive Financial Performance Where It Matters Most
At Carlisle Construction Materials (CCM), we manufacture innovative building envelope solutions that make buildings more energy efficient, durable, and sustainable. Behind every successful manufacturing operation is a strong financial partner—and that's where you come in.
We're looking for a Controller I – Adhesives to serve as the primary finance partner for our Adhesives manufacturing operations. In this highly visible role, you'll collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Commercial teams to provide financial insights that improve profitability, optimize manufacturing performance, and support strategic business decisions.
If you enjoy solving complex business challenges, partnering with operational leaders, and turning financial data into actionable insights, we'd love to meet you.
Why Join Carlisle?
Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Make a direct impact on manufacturing performance and business results
Partner with leaders across Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain
Career growth within a global, industry-leading manufacturing organization
Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and tuition assistance
A culture built on innovation, collaboration, continuous improvement, and safety
What You'll Do
As the finance partner for our Adhesives manufacturing operations, you will:
Lead Financial Planning & Analysis
Prepare and present monthly financial results, key performance metrics, and variance analyses
Lead monthly forecasting and support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP)
Develop financial models to support operational and strategic decisions
Identify opportunities to improve plant performance and profitability
Drive Manufacturing Finance
Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and communicate key business drivers
Maintain standard costs, bills of material (BOMs), routings, and inventory valuation
Monitor manufacturing KPIs including efficiency, yield, scrap, productivity, and inventory turns
Support inventory controls and physical inventory processes
Partner with the Business
Serve as the trusted finance partner for Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Plant Leadership
Validate productivity improvements and cost savings initiatives
Support pricing analysis, product costing, and profitability analysis
Provide financial guidance for operational improvement projects
Support Continuous Improvement
Assist with capital planning, project justification, and ROI analysis
Track savings from continuous improvement initiatives and Carlisle Operating System (COS) projects
Improve reporting, automate financial processes, and enhance data quality
Support Vision 2030 strategic initiatives
Ensure Financial Accuracy & Compliance
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities
Maintain compliance with accounting policies and internal controls
Support internal and external audit activities
What We're Looking For
We're looking for a finance professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to build relationships and influence business decisions.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, inventory accounting, or operations finance
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and standard costing
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience working with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools
Experience with financial modeling, scenario planning, and data visualization
Background supporting manufacturing operations or continuous improvement initiatives
What Success Looks Like
You'll be more than a controller—you'll be a strategic business partner. Success in this role means helping leaders understand financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability, supporting operational excellence, and driving data-informed decisions that strengthen the business.
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by the Carlisle Values:
Start with Safety
Focus on Customers
Act with Integrity
Pursue Excellence
Better Every Day
Drive Innovation
Deliver Results
If you're ready to leverage your manufacturing finance expertise in a role where your insights directly influence operational performance and business strategy, we encourage you to apply.
Join Carlisle Construction Materials and help build stronger businesses while shaping the future of sustainable building solutions.
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