Business Controller
- Functional area: Finance
- Country: United States (South Carolina)
- City: Rock Hill
- On-Site/Remote: Hybride
- Brand: CP Chicago Pneumatic
- Company name: Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company LLC
- Date of Posting: August 15, 2025
- Last date to apply: September 15, 2025
Are you interested in joining a fast-growing organization?
We are looking for a talented, collaborative, resourceful and entrepreneurial individual to join our Senior Management Team in the role of Business Controller
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you'll be at the heart of our financial operations, steering the organization's accounting functions to provide percise and timely reporting. A key part of your role will also be to work as a strong business partner to the General Manager and the management team, supporting the business to make the right strategic decisions.
Specific responsibilities:
- Oversee accounts payable, cost accounting and financial reporting processes to deliver financial stability and strong performance.
- Be a business partner for the General Manager and the management team, providing support and advice based on financial trends and analysis that helps the business to drive continuous improvement and achieve great results.
- Assist the General Manager with the development of our long-range plan.
- Prepare financial and non-financial management reports, present findings and make recommendations to the management team.
- Drive the financial budget process, then provide continued monitoring vs. the actual results.
- Leverage technology such as AI, process automation and other digital tools to create efficiency improvements.
- Lead and manage our local Finance and Customer Support teams in the USA and Mexico.
- Work together with the Group's Shared Services Financial Team to provide financial analysis, accounting and financial reporting services for the business.
- Ideally 5+ years of experience working as a Business Controller in an industrial product sales or manufacturing environment with international subsidiaries.
- Bachelor's Degree in finance or accounting.
- MBA and/or CPA would be a plus.
- People management experience. Experience with cross-functional people management is a plus.
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills and be adaptable to a wide variety of changing analytical situations
- Strong communication skills able communicate complex information in a clear and effective way.
- A high level of computer aptitude specifically in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple concurrent projects and show flexibility to work outside normal business hours.
- Travel will sometimes be required throughout North America, including Mexico and occasional other international travel.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
In return, we offer- An exciting opportunity to join a growing and innovative organization that’s making a positive impact on the industries we serve.
- A culture rooted in trust and accountability with an emphasis on health and well-being.
- A commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
- A comprehensive package of compensation and benefits.
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, allowing you to split your time between working remotely 2 days and being on-site 3 days at Chicago Pneumatic Customer Center in Rock Hill,South Carolina United States (US)
Local Terms & Conditions Apply
Contact informationTalent Acquisition Team: Tna'sheo Watkins
With over 120 years of experience, the Chicago Pneumatic Tool Company North America is a combination of two brands:
Since 1901, Chicago Pneumatic has delivered reliability with a deep understanding of customer needs.
We are a global manufacturer of high-performance power tools, air compressors, generators, light towers, and hydraulic equipment for professional and industrial applications.
Our products are engineered for performance and lasting customer value. People. Passion. Performance. This is our promise.
Founded in 1914 Desoutter Industrial Tools is a global leader in electric assembly tools serving a wide range of assembly and manufacturing operations, including Aerospace, Automotive, Light and Heavy Vehicles, Off-Road, General Industry.
Desoutter offers a comprehensive range of Solutions (tools, service and projects) to meet the specific demands of local and global customers in over 170 countries.
The company designs, develops and delivers innovative quality industrial tool solutions, including air and electric Screwdrivers, Advanced Assembly Tools, Advanced Drilling Units and Torque Measurement
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