The posting
Summary Delta Star Inc. is seeking a strategic and business-minded Business Unit Controller to serve as the primary financial partner for assigned business operations. This role works closely with plant leadership and functional teams to provide financial guidance, performance analysis, forecasting, and decision support that drive operational success and profitability. The Business Unit Controller plays a key role in translating financial data into actionable business insights, identifying opportunities for improvement, ensuring compliance with internal controls, and supporting sound business decision-making across the organization. What You'll Do As the Business Unit Controller, you will act as the financial leader for the business unit, partnering with operations and leadership teams to evaluate performance, support strategic initiatives, and ensure strong financial management. You'll analyze business results, develop forecasts, strengthen financial processes, and help guide decisions that impact profitability and growth. A Day in the Life Your day may include reviewing operational performance metrics, preparing financial forecasts, partnering with plant leadership on business initiatives, supporting month-end close activities, or analyzing the financial impact of process improvements. You'll work closely with operations, corporate finance, and management teams to identify risks, opportunities, and actions that improve business performance. Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary finance partner and trusted advisor for the business unit. Partner with the General Manager and operational leaders to support business performance and strategic objectives. Analyze financial and operational performance and provide actionable recommendations. Evaluate profitability of products, projects, and business initiatives. Prepare forecasts, financial reports, and decision-support analyses. Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and financial performance. Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and financial procedures. Analyze financial results and communicate key observations, risks, and opportunities. Support month-end close activities and management reporting requirements. Collaborate closely with corporate finance teams on reporting, planning, and financial initiatives. Support internal and external audit activities. Respond to financial inquiries and provide guidance to managers and employees. Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning activities.
What We're Looking For We're looking for a proactive finance professional who enjoys partnering with the business, solving problems, and influencing decisions through data and analysis. The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with the ability to build relationships, communicate effectively, and drive continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment. Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 4–7 years of progressive accounting, finance, or controlling experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment. Experience supporting operational leaders with financial planning and analysis. Understanding of manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and business performance drivers preferred. Experience working with ERP systems preferred.
Skills & Competencies
Strong financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting capabilities. Knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, internal controls, and financial management practices. Ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights and recommendations. Strong analytical thinking and sound business judgment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build partnerships across functions. Ability to influence decision-making through data and financial analysis. Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset. High level of accountability, ownership, and integrity. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Travel Requirements Minimal travel required. Occasional travel may be necessary to support business operations, audits, training, or company initiatives.



