Production Unit Controller
Concord, North Carolina | Kanthal – Part of the Alleima Group
Are you ready to take on a pivotal leadership role in a fast-paced, innovative manufacturing environment? At Kanthal, we believe in the power of action and the strength of creation.
As our Production Unit Controller, you will serve as a trusted business partner and key member of the leadership team driving financial performance, strengthening operational decision-making, and shaping the future of our Concord Production Unit.
Kanthal, is a global leader in industrial heating technology and resistance materials. Through innovation, sustainability, and close customer partnerships, we power some of the world’s most advanced industrial solutions.
Your Role
In this highly visible role, you will provide strategic financial leadership and ensure the integrity of financial operations while supporting business growth and transformation.
- Lead all core finance functions including financial planning & analysis, accounting, cost control, tax, treasury, and working capital management
- Own the financial close process and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and forecasting
- Partner with the Production Unit Manager and leadership team to provide actionable financial insights and decision support
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning across the Production Unit and Thermal Heating Sales Unit
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements
- Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory, standard costing, PPV, and variance analysis
- Lead capital investment planning, including financial justification, payback analysis, and post-implementation reviews
- Strengthening financial processes through automation, standardization, and continuous improvement
- Maintain and enhance ERP data integrity and financial governance (M3 or similar systems)
- Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering growth and accountability
- Support audits, tax reporting, and centralized financial reporting requirements
About You
You are a strategic thinker with strong financial expertise and a passion for partnering with operations to drive results.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including leadership within a manufacturing environment
- Strong experience in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis within production operations
- Experience with international business environments, consolidations, and foreign currency transactions
- Proven ability to support ERP implementations and business transformation initiatives
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred) and strong data governance discipline
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across functions and leadership levels
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
What You Can Expect from Us
- A collaborative and inclusive culture where your contributions truly matter
- Opportunities to grow within a global organization focused on innovation and sustainability
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- The chance to play a key role in shaping the performance and future of our Concord operations
Additional Information
At Kanthal, our mission goes beyond delivering high-quality products—we work side by side with our customers to develop innovative solutions that drive real impact.
Safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do. With a clear direction forward, we are strengthening our position as a technology leader and trusted global partner.
Are you ready to take on this challenge? Join us and be part of our journey.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience
- Strong experience in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial analysis
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Infor M3 preferred)
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
What We Do
Alleima is a global manufacturer of high value-added products in advanced stainless steels and special alloys as well as solutions for industrial heating. Based on long-term customer partnerships and leading materials technology, we develop products for the most demanding applications and industries. Our offering includes products like seamless steel tubes for the energy, chemical and aerospace industry, precision strip steel for white goods compressors, air conditioners and knife applications, based on more than 900 active alloy recipes. It also includes ultra-fine wires for medical and micro-electronic devices, industrial electric heating technology and coated strip steel for fuel cells technology for cars, trucks, and hydrogen production. The fully integrated value chain, from R&D to end-product, ensures industry-leading technology, quality, sustainability, and circularity. For more than 100 years, Alleima has recycled steel and today products consist of in average 83% recycled materials. Our arc furnaces use fossil free energy, and the CO2 emissions are low. Alleima has approximately 5,900 employees an customers in approximately 90 countries
