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Job Title: Site Controller
Location: Geismar, LA, Victoria, USA

Company: BASF - We Create Chemistry
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Now hiring! Site Controller

Geismar, LA (Hybrid)

We are looking for a Site Controller to join our Care Chemicals team in Geismar, LA. This role will provide support to our Geismar, LA, Theodore, AL and East Setauket, NY sites. This position will be based in Geismar, LA with some travel to Theodore, AL and East Setauket, NY.

Come create chemistry with us!

BASF's Care Chemicals division is a globally leading supplier to the cosmetics, detergents and cleaning industries. We also offer solutions for technical applications and crop protection. Together with our customers, we create innovative solutions to meet the current and future needs of society more sustainably. We contribute to the long-term success of our customers' brands with a broad range of products and concepts via our global network of production and development sites.

As the Site Controller, you will be the first point of contact for financial information and guidance for the site leadership teams. You will ensure transparency for decision-making and be a trusted advisor providing cost and accounting guidance and solutions. Additionally, you will be responsible for the accuracy of production orders and product costing, monitor site fixed cost spending on a monthly basis as well as ensure compliance with all appropriate guidelines. Furthermore, as part of the global operations controlling team, you will also play a significant role in consolidation activities of all Care Chemicals site reporting for the Americas Region.

As a Site Controller, you create chemistry by...

Serving as a key member of the Geismar, Theodore and East Setauket site leadership teams and providing strategic financial direction and support
Creating and maintaining cost transparency by providing analyses as well as timely and accurate reporting for decision making and meaningful insight into site performance for the Site Leadership Teams and business stakeholders
Performing month end closing responsibilities and directing the annual fixed cost budget plan and monthly forecast process for the sites
Performing a monthly fixed cost review, investigating and communicating variances to forecast for all site costs, such as direct costs, indirect allocations, utility rates and other charge outs to the site's business partners
Collaborating with site personnel to review process orders and ensuring correct material ledger cost absorption
Reviewing and reporting the results of annual physical inventory observations, analyzing discrepancies and posting adjustments
Driving and supporting an environment of continuous improvement. You will identify opportunities to drive simplicity and automation in reporting, reduce complexity and support the realization of cost savings opportunities and efficiency gains.
Interpreting, communicating, and ensuring the application of financial policies including supporting internal and external audit requests.
Ensuring that the site is compliant with all required policies and procedures, identifying potential risks and completing government financial information surveys
As part of the global operations controlling team, coordinating consolidation activities around full site reporting for the Americas Region and assisting in the Americas region monthly forecasting process of Fixed Manufacturing Costs, Idle, Spend Variance and Shipping costs to provide updates and explanations to the GBU partners.

If you...

Hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in a financial discipline such as Accounting, Finance, or Economics
Bring at least 6 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controlling, with preferred knowledge of product costing
Demonstrate strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Office and SAP; PowerBI knowledge preferred
Analyze large data sets and distill insights into concise messages for senior management presentations
Communicate effectively across all levels of personnel and management, and work independently to solve complex problems and achieve objectives

Create your own chemistry with you@BASF

At BASF, you will have the chance to do meaningful work towards building a more sustainable future. In addition to competitive compensation and benefits, BASF provides you with access to a wide range of elements to help you be your best. It's what we call you@BASF. We are committed to providing benefits, programs, and opportunities that support our employees' overall well-being, personal growth, and a safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

Just some of the many benefits we offer include:

Flexible work arrangements whenever possible
Highly competitive retirement savings plan with company match and investment options
Well-being programs that include comprehensive mental health support for you and your household family members
Family forming benefits (fertility, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, maternity/parental leave, and more)
Back-up child and elder care with discount programs for families of all ages and stages
Mentoring and career development opportunities that allow you to share, learn, and thrive
Matching gifts program that allows you to deepen the impact of your contributions to qualified charities.
Employee crisis support for when the unexpected happens
Access to our BASF wine cellar, employee discounts, and much more!

About us

As one of the largest chemical companies in North America we have been finding solutions for your everyday needs and addressing the most complex economic, environmental, and sustainability challenges for more than 150 years!

At BASF we empower our employees with the tools, guidance and opportunities they need to advance and succeed in work and life. Giving you the support you need to be your best and fulfill your personal ambitions is what helps us create chemistry. After all, our success is linked to yours. Whatever path you envision, BASF is a great place to build a rewarding, successful career.

Belong to Something Bigger. #belongatBASF

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Pay transparency

BASF is committed to pay transparency practices. The competitive Pay Range for this role is $xxx - $xxx. Actual pay will be determined based on education, certifications, experience, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Equal employment opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, citizenship, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability status, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Job Post Date: 07/25/25