Regional Controller - Military veterans preferred

Advanced Drainage Systems

EEO Statement:

Advanced Drainage Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Regional Controller

US-MA-Ludlow

Job ID: 2025-19244
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Finance
Advanced Drainage Systems

Overview

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Regional Controller to join our team! In this role, you will manage accounting, reporting/analysis, operational management, and SOX compliance for five plants in the Northeast Region. If you are passionate about accounting and operational management, we would love to hear from you!

 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with corporate and local teams on strategic business initiatives.
• Ensure accurate cycle count and year-end physical count procedures with plant management.
• Review monthly P/L reports to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Verify accuracy of general ledger and compliance to policy through open purchase order reports.
• Maintain accurate fixed asset information with plant management.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations and investigate variances.
• Prepare monthly journal entries for plant accruals and cross charges.
• Assist in preparing internal and external reports.
• Provide insights with ad-hoc analysis across various business functions.
• Support process improvements and automation efforts.
• Ensure SOX compliance by adhering to internal control requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of practical work experience (manufacturing plant experience).
• Ability to travel up to 25-50% to regional plants and occasionally to corporate offices in Ohio.
• Oracle experience preferred. 

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical skills, including knowledge of GAAP.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to understand issues, demonstrate resourcefulness, and resolve problems proactively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information maturely.
• Solid organizational skills, including task prioritization and time management.
• Mid- to advanced PC skills using Outlook, Word, Excel (pivots, V-lookups, etc.).

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EEO Statement

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EEO StatementADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.



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