Plexus Corporation

Assistant Controller

Plexus Corporation • $124K — $186K *
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration required; Finance, Accounting, or Economics preferred.
  • 5 years related experience required; progressive leadership experience preferred.
  • Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience may be considered.
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel is essential.
  • Experience with financial systems strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Support site finance team and assist the controller effectively.
  • Provide guidance on financial performance and risk management.
  • Challenge existing processes and identify improvement opportunities.
  • Analyze business profitability and prepare forecasts for better predictability.
  • Develop and mentor a high-performing finance team.
  • Instill and exemplify the Plexus Core Values within the team.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for personal and career development.
  • Focus on succession planning and career mapping.
  • Regular feedback for performance improvement.
Full Job Description
Purpose Statement: Support the controller in the management of the site finance team and the achievement of the organizational goals. Successor role to the controller.

Key Job Accountabilities:
  • As a trusted and valued business partner provide guidance and support on performance, identifying and mitigating risks, while maintaining transparency, open communication, and engagement.
  • Challenge the status quo, identify areas for improvement, and understand the financial impact of these changes.
  • Analyze and understand business profitability, prepare forecasts, focus on predictability, and review performance versus expectations, demonstrating creative approaches to financial challenges.
  • Understand sector and site strategy, financial goals, and objectives, and support efforts to deliver these objectives and goals.
  • Develop a high-performing team, providing regular feedback, and focus on mentoring, personal and career development, succession planning and career mapping.
  • Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.


Education/Experience Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in the related field, or a Master's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. May require previous supervisory experience. A minimum of a(n) Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration is required; a(n) Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics is preferred
  • 5 years of related experience is required; In addition, 5 years of progressive direct or indirect leadership of financial professionals is preferred
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key job accountabilities may be considered.


Other Qualifications:
  • Proficiency in Google Sheets or Excel is required.
  • Experience with or expertise in financial systems is strongly preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
  • Data storytelling and converting data into insights are strongly preferred.


Physical Requirements:
  • Professional office environment with suitable lighting, comfortable temperatures, and low noise level. May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, using a computer, and other office equipment. Minimal physical activity is generally involved, emphasizing the importance of good posture and ergonomic workplace arrangements.


This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

About Plexus Corporation

Plexus Corporation is an American multinational electronics manufacturing services company headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin. The company provides a range of services to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the aerospace and defense, healthcare, industrial, and semiconductor industries. Plexus' services include design and engineering, supply chain management, assembly and testing, and after-market services. The company operates in North America, Europe, and Asia and has manufacturing facilities in over 20 countries. Plexus was founded in 1979 and went public in 1988.
Learn more about Plexus Corporation
Size
19,200 employees
Market Cap
$2.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$122.6 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+8.6%
Revenue
$3.3 billion
NASDAQ
PLXS
* Ladders Estimates

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