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Business Unit Controller
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UFP Technologies
Base pay range:
$165,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
About AJR Enterprises AJR Enterprises, a UFP Technologies company, is a leader in developing and manufacturing single‑use safe patient handling systems; specializing in ’cut‑and‑sew’ manufacturing services and advanced fabric technologies.
Business Unit Controller Summary The Business Unit Controller is responsible for managing the finance and accounting operations of AJR Enterprises, a UFP Technologies Company, with locations in St. Charles, IL and Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. This position leads the financial and accounting organizations, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and inventory accounting, supporting the sites on cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling financial performance. This role reports to the General Manager and the dotted line to the VP Corporate Controller. The Business Unit Controller collaborates with the site’s leadership teams and the Corporate Financial organization. Location: On‑site full‑time in St. Charles, IL. Periodic travel to the Dominican Republic sites is required.
Business Unit Controller Duties And Responsibilities
Maintains accounting system, ensuring the general ledger structure is adhered to consistently, all data is preserved, and all internal controls are in place.
Manages and supports all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closings, including detailed account reconciliations.
Manages day‑to‑day activities of the financial and accounting team members in St. Charles and Santiago to ensure each function is performed in a timely, accurate, and well‑controlled manner and provides backup during absences.
Manages the inventory accounting process, including supporting site with inventory/costing issues and advising on proper procedures.
Oversees site banking function.
Supports site payroll function.
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources for continuous improvement.
Ensures compliance with financial internal controls as directed by Internal Audit.
Analyzes all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring overall integrity and accuracy.
Analyzes operational performance and provides P&L financial analysis to help site leaders assess, drive, and achieve peak performance.
Provides on‑demand financial and cost analysis to support decision making and explain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial variances.
Collaborates with operations management to forecast and model future operational performance.
Assists with preparing operating budgets and monitoring variances and deficiencies.
Analyzes actual vs. standard material, labor and overhead for targeted SKUs/product categories.
Prepares monthly detailed reporting package for submission to Corporate Accounting.
Works closely with Corporate Accounting to ensure company‑wide accounting and reporting policies are applied consistently in accordance with US GAAP.
Provides support to Corporate Accountant with the preparation of detailed schedules to support financial disclosures.
Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.
Business Unit Controller Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in positions demonstrating progressive responsibility.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing personnel desired.
Manufacturing industry and inventory/cost accounting experience required.
SAGE and / or Epicor ERP systems experience a plus.
Strong Excel skills required.
Must be self‑starter that can function independently with little direct supervision.
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a level‑headed demeanor.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours as necessary, especially during month‑end closing.
Must be able to work on‑site 5 days a week at the St. Charles, IL location.
Periodic travel to the Dominican Republic sites is required.
UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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Business Unit Controller
role at
UFP Technologies
Base pay range:
$165,000.00/yr - $210,000.00/yr
About AJR Enterprises AJR Enterprises, a UFP Technologies company, is a leader in developing and manufacturing single‑use safe patient handling systems; specializing in ’cut‑and‑sew’ manufacturing services and advanced fabric technologies.
Business Unit Controller Summary The Business Unit Controller is responsible for managing the finance and accounting operations of AJR Enterprises, a UFP Technologies Company, with locations in St. Charles, IL and Santiago De Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic. This position leads the financial and accounting organizations, including general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cost accounting, and inventory accounting, supporting the sites on cost accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and modeling financial performance. This role reports to the General Manager and the dotted line to the VP Corporate Controller. The Business Unit Controller collaborates with the site’s leadership teams and the Corporate Financial organization. Location: On‑site full‑time in St. Charles, IL. Periodic travel to the Dominican Republic sites is required.
Business Unit Controller Duties And Responsibilities
Maintains accounting system, ensuring the general ledger structure is adhered to consistently, all data is preserved, and all internal controls are in place.
Manages and supports all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and year‑end closings, including detailed account reconciliations.
Manages day‑to‑day activities of the financial and accounting team members in St. Charles and Santiago to ensure each function is performed in a timely, accurate, and well‑controlled manner and provides backup during absences.
Manages the inventory accounting process, including supporting site with inventory/costing issues and advising on proper procedures.
Oversees site banking function.
Supports site payroll function.
Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources for continuous improvement.
Ensures compliance with financial internal controls as directed by Internal Audit.
Analyzes all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis, ensuring overall integrity and accuracy.
Analyzes operational performance and provides P&L financial analysis to help site leaders assess, drive, and achieve peak performance.
Provides on‑demand financial and cost analysis to support decision making and explain monthly, quarterly, and annual financial variances.
Collaborates with operations management to forecast and model future operational performance.
Assists with preparing operating budgets and monitoring variances and deficiencies.
Analyzes actual vs. standard material, labor and overhead for targeted SKUs/product categories.
Prepares monthly detailed reporting package for submission to Corporate Accounting.
Works closely with Corporate Accounting to ensure company‑wide accounting and reporting policies are applied consistently in accordance with US GAAP.
Provides support to Corporate Accountant with the preparation of detailed schedules to support financial disclosures.
Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.
Business Unit Controller Qualification Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, and a minimum of 10 years of directly related experience in positions demonstrating progressive responsibility.
Minimum of 5 years of experience managing personnel desired.
Manufacturing industry and inventory/cost accounting experience required.
SAGE and / or Epicor ERP systems experience a plus.
Strong Excel skills required.
Must be self‑starter that can function independently with little direct supervision.
Must possess strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as a level‑headed demeanor.
Ability and willingness to work extended hours as necessary, especially during month‑end closing.
Must be able to work on‑site 5 days a week at the St. Charles, IL location.
Periodic travel to the Dominican Republic sites is required.
UFP Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled are encouraged to apply.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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