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Business Unit Controller

Lynchburg, VA, USOn-siteDirectorFound today
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Build something that matters.

At Delta Star the work we do has a real impact. Every transformer we build helps deliver reliable electricity to homes, businesses, and communities across North America.

As we continue to grow, we are looking for people who want more than just a job. We are looking for individuals who want to learn, contribute, solve challenges, and build a meaningful career alongside a team that is committed to delivering power at all times.

Summary

Delta Star Inc. is seeking a strategic, analytical, and business minded Business Unit Controller (BUC) to serve as the financial lead for Delta Iron Works business unit. If you excel at partnering with operational leaders, driving performance, and translating financial insights into meaningful action—we want to hear from you!

What You'll Do

As the Business Unit Controller, you’ll oversee all financial aspects of the business unit, serving as the primary advisor for forecasting, budgeting, profitability analysis, internal controls, and operational decision making. You will support the general manager and operational teams to ensure strong financial governance while driving improvement initiatives and supporting project execution.

A Day in the Life

Your day may include preparing forecasts for leadership, analyzing product or project profitability, reviewing job folders to determine resource and cost needs, or overseeing month end close activities. You’ll answer financial questions from employees, work closely with corporate finance, and support audits and compliance efforts. You’ll identify process improvements, and provide financial tools and insights that guide daily and strategic decisions.

Specific Duties

  • Partner with the general manager and operational teams to drive financial understanding and performance.
  • Plan, measure, and evaluate initiative level and product level profitability.
  • Prepare financial reports, forecasts, dashboards, and decision support tools.
  • Conduct financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.
  • Identify and lead financial and operational process improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls and maintain financial policy alignment.
  • Capture, analyze, and communicate financial observations and recommendations.
  • Respond to finance related questions from business unit employees.
  • Collaborate closely with corporate finance staff on reporting and governance.
  • Oversee month end closing and reporting for the business unit.
  • Support financial audits and ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies.

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking a results oriented financial leader with strong analytical capability, excellent business judgment, and the ability to partner effectively across operational and corporate functions.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance—or a combination of relevant education and experience.
  • 4–7 years of finance experience in a service, manufacturing, or industrial environment preferred.
  • Understanding of end to end engineering/manufacturing processes is an asset.
  • ERP experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical mindset with solid judgment and decision making abilities.
  • Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • High accountability and drive for results.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Initiative taker with a continuous improvement mindset.
  • Curiosity and desire to learn new concepts.
  • Ability to produce accurate analysis and reporting.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and support a fast paced operational environment.

Why Our Employees Join, Grow, and Stay

At Delta Star, you will find more than a job. You will join a team that values people, supports growth, and trusts you to make an impact. Whether you're on the shop floor, in the field, or in the office, you will work alongside talented people to solve meaningful challenges, power communities, and build a rewarding career. With opportunities to learn, advance, and contribute, plus a culture built on respect, teamwork, and work-life balance, Delta Star is a place where you can thrive for the long term

Benefits That Support You

We believe that a rewarding career starts with feeling supported both at work and at home. That's why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance. Eligible employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs, paid time off, life and disability protection, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, and additional voluntary benefits that help you and your family thrive.

Pay Transparency

We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Compensation for this position will be determined within the posted salary range based on factors such as candidate qualifications, relevant experience, internal equity, market competitiveness, skills, and certifications. For union-represented roles, pay is established by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

Delta Star is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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