Mitsubishi Chemical America is hiring a Finance Director for our Gelest Division located in Morrisville, Pennsylvania. In addition to leading the Finance & Accounting team, this position will be responsible for making recommendations on business opportunities to capitalize on growth, efficiency improvements, asset utilization, operational issues, cost reduction opportunities as well as other strategic items from the finance perspective.

• Partners with company officials to plan business financial objectives, develop organizational policies, coordinate functions and operations between divisions and departments, and establish responsibilities and procedures for attaining objectives.
• Review activity reports and financial statements to determine progress and status in attaining objectives and revise objectives and plans according to current conditions.
• Directs and coordinates formulation of financial programs to provide funding for new or continuing operations to maximize returns on investments and to increase productivity.
• Plans and develops fiscal policies designed to improve the company's reporting and relations with financial institutions, vendors, customers, and employees.
• Manages and supervises employees in the Finance department.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities following the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

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Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or university.
• 10+ years finance and accounting people leadership experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Finance and accounting leadership experience physically at a manufacturing site or chemicals manufacturing site is required.
• CPA accreditation

Skills:

• Strong computer skills – ERP, Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint), and an aptitude to learn other software packages and analytical tools quickly. 
• Strong communication (written and verbal), project management, and organization skills are required.
• The ability to establish professional relationships outside the organization is very important.
• Ability to work in a global, demanding, and fast-changing environment.
• Problem identification, analysis, and resolution skills; Sound decision-making skills.
• International and domestic business and banking knowledge; General tax knowledge and experience.
• Ability to analyze, organize, summarize, and articulate complex financial information.
• Must be able to work with all levels of management.
• Must be able to present ideas clearly and concisely.
• Strong analytical, financial review, and problem-solving skills required. 

• The salary range for this position is $150,000- $187,300. Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
• Competitive Benefits 
• Benefits begin on DAY 1! 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Curated Self-Paced Learning & Development Programs for all Employees

Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation values diversity in the workplace, is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and/or other applicable laws. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.