Controller

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

Port Erie Plastics is an equal opportunity employer.