Site Controller, G&B Specialties

Who will you be working with? The Plant Controller is responsible for leading all accounting and financial activities for the G&B Specialties site. This role serves as the primary finance leader for the facility, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with corporate accounting policies, strong internal controls, and effective business partnership with site leadership. The Plant Controller will oversee monthly close activities, financial statement preparation, forecasting support, inventory accounting, cost analysis, and operational reporting. Location: Berwick, PA How will you make a difference? Financial Reporting & Month-End Close - Lead all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities for the site. - Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. - Ensure accuracy and completeness of site financial results in accordance with US GAAP and corporate accounting policies. - Analyze and explain monthly results, including key variances to forecast, budget, and prior year. - Prepare financial reporting packages and supporting analyses for corporate finance leadership. - Maintain balance sheet integrity through timely reconciliation and resolution of outstanding items.Cost Accounting & Inventory Management - Maintain accurate standard costs and support annual cost roll processes. - Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, overhead, scrap, and production efficiencies. - Partner with operations leadership to monitor inventory levels and improve inventory accuracy. - Support physical inventory counts and cycle count programs. - Review inventory reserves and ensure appropriate accounting treatment.Controls, Compliance & Audit - Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures. - Coordinate internal and external audit requirements. - Support SOX compliance activities, where applicable. - Ensure adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.What do we want to know about you?  - Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Accounting or Finance - 4+ years of progressive accounting or financial experience in a large company - Thorough understanding of US GAAP and Revenue Recognition policies - Ability to learn and use ERP System – Visual Manufacturing as well as OneStream - Strong Microsoft Office computer skills – Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, Power Pivot, Power Query, VLOOKUP, etc), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.  Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.  Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible. What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.   Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.