Factory Controller

Siemens Energy

• $95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Strong knowledge in cost center accounting, production order controlling, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close.
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with SAP or similar ERP system.
  • Proven ability to analyze financial data and translate into actionable insights.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills; ability to engage with multiple departments effectively.
  • U.S. employment authorization required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and monitor factory cost centers and follow up with stakeholders on required actions.
  • Investigate production order cost deviations and collaborate with operations for corrective measures.
  • Prepare standard reports for factory leaders on financial performance and cost trends.
  • Contribute to the monthly forecast and close by ensuring accurate submissions and variance commentary.
  • Support the budget process with factory input and performance monitoring against targets.
  • Apply regulatory requirements and internal controls in factory controlling activities.
  • Assist with internal and external audits by maintaining documentation and addressing requests.

Benefits

  • Career growth and development opportunities with a supportive work culture.
  • Company paid health and wellness benefits.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • 401K savings plan with company match.
  • Family building benefits and parental leave.
Full Job Description
A Snapshot of Your Day

You will help shape the financial foundation of the CPT business while working closely with teams across the Large Power Transformers factory. Your day will combine hands-on analysis, business partnership, and practical problem-solving-from supporting planning and execution to building strong controlling processes as the operation grows. If you want to see a direct connection between your work and manufacturing performance, this role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Plan and monitor factory cost centers, review allocations and variances, and follow up with stakeholders on required actions.
  • Review production order costs, investigate deviations from standards and forecasts, identify key cost drivers, and work with operations to take corrective action.
  • Prepare standard reports that give factory leaders clear visibility into financial performance, cost trends, and areas requiring attention.
  • Contribute to the monthly forecast and close for the Charlotte LPT factory by providing accurate submissions, reconciliations, and clear variance commentary.
  • Support the budget process by developing factory inputs, aligning assumptions with operational plans, and monitoring performance against approved targets throughout the year.
  • Apply regulatory requirements, internal policies, accounting standards, and internal controls in day-to-day factory controlling activities.
  • Support internal and external audits by maintaining complete documentation, responding to requests, and resolving findings.

What You Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field-or equivalent relevant experience in factory controlling, manufacturing finance, or cost accounting.
  • Strong knowledge of cost center accounting, production order controlling, standard costs, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close, with the ability to analyze financial and operational data and turn findings into practical actions.
  • Advanced Excel and experience with SAP or another ERP system; business intelligence and automation tools are a plus.
  • Strong ownership, attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines while maintaining accuracy and control discipline
  • Clear communication and collaboration skills, with the confidence to challenge constructively and partner across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and other functions
  • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.
  • About the Team

Grid Technologies

Our Grid Technology division enables a reliable, sustainable, and digital grid. The power grid is the backbone of the energy transition. Siemens Energy offers a leading portfolio and solutions in HVDC transmission, grid stabilization and storage, high voltage switchgears and transformers, and digital grid technology.

Rewards

  • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
  • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
  • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401K savings plan with company match
  • Family building benefits
  • Parental leave

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