Senior Finance Manager

PL Developments, also known as PLD, is a leading manufacturer, packager, and distributor of over-the-counter (OTC) pharmaceutical products and consumer healthcare goods.

The Sr. Finance Manager / Site Controller provides financial leadership and operational support to ensure accurate reporting, cost optimization, and compliance across the South Carolina site. This role partners closely with the Finance Business Partner and site leadership to drive financial performance, implement digital tools, and support strategic decision‑making. The position requires strong analytical skills, hands‑on engagement with operations, and the ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday / 8am-5pm

• 7+ years in a financial role with experience in accounting, budgeting & forecasting, with costing and GAPP knowledge required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented but still able to think strategically.
• Able to multi‑task in a fast‑paced, growing manufacturing environment & thrive.
• Manufacturing experience required.
• P.A., preferred, but not required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and experience.
• Hands‑on experience using ERP platforms such as SAP & Oracle (Oracle Preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency in digital systems, platforms and workflows (Alteryx, One Stream preferred).
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, able to work with all levels and across all functions within the organization.

• Support the Finance Business Partner in all areas with ability to step in as needed.
• Provide financial leadership and decision making to support business needs.
• Lead the adoption of Digital Financial Tools across the site and plant network.
• Be visible and present on the floor, able to work with the team to provide recommendations & identify opportunities to reduce cost & improve productivity.
• Oversee monthly closing process including analytical review of operating results to ensure reliable accounting records are kept.
• Preparation of monthly financial statements and analytics.
• Review and prepare journal entries as needed to reflect monthly/quarterly activity.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting turnaround to corporate.
• Manage transactions by department and compare costs incurred to budget, forecast, and provide explanations, analyzing all departments within the site.
• Reconcile & maintain balance sheet account as assigned.
• Work closely with Corporate, prepare annual budget and required forecasts working with site leaders to complete.
• Coordinate via Corporate, assist where needed with annual tax return, R&D tax credit and year‑end audit.
• Support the accounting and all operational aspects of the inventory cycle, including:
• Standard cost roll‑ups: bills of materials (BOM) and routings.
• Inventory management and reconciliations.
• Manufacturing variance analysis.
• Excess and obsolete inventory.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls, aligned with Corporate as they apply to the SC site.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Participate with annual year‑end audit – as it applies to the SC site.
• Partner with the site to develop costing models for any new opportunity.
• Work cross‑functionally with broader Finance and Accounting teams across the company.
• Track and report all capital expenditure for the site, prepare ROI as needed for any capital investment.
• Responsible for operational metrics reporting & analytics.
• Report on changing cost and profitability impact for the site.
• Align with the site on monthly shipment commitments.
• Drive and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Ability to work in an office environment and on the manufacturing floor as needed.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods while engaging with operations teams.
• Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs (e.g., files, laptop, small equipment).
• Frequent use of computer, keyboard, and other office equipment.
• Ability to…