# Controller

> Decision Associates · Harborcreek, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Port Erie Plastics

## Description

**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._

## Apply

[Apply at Decision Associates](https://apply.workable.com/decisionassociates/j/96643D0053/apply)

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