Port Erie Plastics is a long-established, growing, family-owned plastics manufacturer, located in Harborcreek, PA. On behalf of our client, Decision Associates is seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to lead the company's finance function.
As a key member of the leadership team at Port Erie Plastics, the Controller will serve as the company's senior financial executive, functioning as a true strategic partner to executive leadership while maintaining oversight of all accounting and finance operations.
Responsibilities- Lead all core accounting operations.
- Ensure full compliance with US GAAP standards and manage the external audit process.
- Oversee cost accounting processes, including standard costing methodology, bill-of-materials integrity, and advanced variance analysis to support production decision-making and margin management.
- Develop, implement, and enforce internal financial controls and accounting policies.
- Develop an annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning.
- Manage and optimize the company's ERP system (Dassault IQMS).
- Deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial reporting to the President and leadership team.
- Lead, develop, and inspire a team of five accounting and IT professionals.
- Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
- CPA designation preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Accounting Principles Generally Accepted in the United States (US GAAP)
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
- Background in inventory-driven manufacturing environments strongly preferred — plastics manufacturing is ideal; general manufacturing, construction/building materials, or healthcare supply chain experience also valued
- Experience with cost accounting, standard costing methodologies, and ERP-driven financial environments
- Experience with ERP systems; Dassault IQMS ERP is a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Familiarity with relational databases and the ability to extract, validate, and interpret data at scale
- Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite
Benefits
- Health, vision, dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
Port Erie Plastics is an equal opportunity employer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA designation
- Knowledge of US GAAP
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience
- Experience in inventory-driven manufacturing environments
- Experience with cost accounting and standard costing methodologies
- Experience in ERP-driven financial environments
- Experience with ERP systems; Dassault IQMS experience is a plus
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis
- Familiarity with relational databases and extracting, validating, and interpreting data at scale
- Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite
What We Do
Based in Erie, Pa., Decision Associates is the region’s preferred business consulting group. Our core services include strategy, succession, marketing, sales, executive recruitment and organizational development. Decision Associates' executive consultants bring decades of front-line experience to every project. Working with both for-profit and nonprofit organizations, we challenge our clients to “best in class” performance in their respective industries.
