About Chase Corporation
Chase Corporation, headquartered in Westwood, Massachusetts, USA, is a global specialty materials company delivering advanced protective solutions that help ensure reliability and performance in the world’s most demanding environments.
Founded in 1946, we have grown from a legacy of engineering expertise into a diversified platform serving high-reliability markets including electronics, industrial, aerospace, infrastructure, and beyond.
Through a culture rooted in continuous improvement and application-driven innovation, we combine organic growth with strategic acquisitions to strengthen our capabilities, expand our global reach, and help customers solve complex challenges with confidence.
About Sheldahl
Sheldahl, a Chase Corporation company (acquired June 2026), is a leading designer, developer, and manufacturer of advanced thin-film technologies that enable innovation at the intersection of materials science and next-generation engineering. For more than 70 years, we have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible in coated films, laminates, and flexible circuit technologies—partnering with leading original equipment manufacturers across aerospace, automotive, industrial, and medical markets to bring high-performance ideas to life. From Apollo 11 to the James Webb Space Telescope, our legacy is defined by innovation that reaches beyond Earth—and continues to shape what comes next.
Role Overview
The “Sheldahl Controller” will be based in Northfield, MN, reporting to the Chase Corporate Controller based in Westwood, MA. Responsible for the total finance and accounting function of the site, this site leader is an integral member of the management team, acting as a critical business partner to the Sheldahl General Manager.
The Sheldahl Controller will lead and oversee the Sheldahl finance team, ensuring all accounting and financial processes comply with corporate standards, while also acting as a strategic partner to drive initiatives that enhance profitability, cash flow management and support long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee the activities of the Accounting and Finance Department for the accurate and timely completion of monthly financial close, internal and external financial information, budget, forecasts and annual audits.
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Establish and maintain systems and controls which safeguard company assets by verifying the integrity of all systems, processes, and data, including complying with the requirements of the Internal Controls program.
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Ensure compliance and adherence to corporate policies, local country, and US GAAP, as well as tax, customs, and trade compliance.
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Maximize financial returns by establishing and overseeing the financial aspects of the assigned site/business segment performance.
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Proactively drive actions to improve profitability, cashflow and long-term performance.
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Manage cash flow, liquidity and working capital
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Identify and build business cases for investments, evaluate and mitigate risks, understand foreign exchange and currencies impacts, support quotes and work with customers, drawing on strong business acumen to achieve high site performance.
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Identify and develop opportunities for process improvements such as finance digitization efforts.
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Prepare reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
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Drive HR Strategies, talent development, coaching, mentoring and culture actions to recruit and retain a qualified, motivated and high performing workforce.
Qualifications
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10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility within a manufacturing environment.
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Strong background in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, general ledger management, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and working capital management.
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Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and audit processes.
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Experience leading internal and external audits and ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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Demonstrated ability to drive financial performance, support strategic business decisions, and partner effectively with operational and executive leadership.
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Proven track record of improving finance processes, strengthening controls, increasing automation, and building scalable accounting and finance capabilities.
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Experience leading, developing, and building high-performing accounting or finance teams.
Education
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Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
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CPA preferred
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Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred
