Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc

Financial Controller

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business; MBA preferred
  • 5-10+ years experience in finance/controlling in multinational industrial environment
  • Strong experience in financial reporting, planning and cost accounting
  • Exposure to manufacturing environment highly preferred
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and reporting tools (Hyperion or similar)

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
  • Lead planning, forecasting, and performance management processes
  • Act as financial advisor to senior leadership, providing data-driven insights
  • Drive cost control initiatives and improve transparency on cost drivers
  • Identify financial and operational risks while implementing mitigation plans
  • Coordinate and develop finance teams across multiple sites
  • Promote cross-functional collaboration and enhance reporting systems

Benefits

  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
  • Employer HSA contribution
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Voluntary benefits including Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Pet Insurance
  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
  • Robust employee wellness program
  • Tuition assistance program
Full Job Description
Benefits:

The below list features some of the benefits currently available. Eligibility may be subject to the terms and conditions of governing documents and available benefits may be subject to change at the company's discretion.
  • Choice of medical plans with prescription coverage
  • Employer HSA contribution
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Other voluntary benefits including: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Identity Theft Protection and Pet Insurance
  • 401K with generous Company match & contribution
  • Accrued Paid Time Off
  • 12 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
  • Robust employee wellness program
  • Tuition assistance program


Job Description:

Title: Financial Controller

Reports to: Regional Controller

Location: Yorktown, IN

Primary Purpose of Role

The Finance Controller is a key member of the leadership team acting as a strategic business partner to operations. The role ensures financial integrity, performance steering and compliance, while supporting decision-making, risk evaluation and value creation initiatives. The position covers full financial ownership including reporting, planning, cost control, analysis and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance - Responsible for full set of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow) and KPIs. Ensure accuracy, integrity and timeliness of monthly, quarterly and annual reporting. Manage statutory reporting, tax packages and compliance with US GAAP and local GAAP. Ensure full compliance with internal policies, SOX and control framework. Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure timely issue resolution

• Planning, Forecasting & Performance Management - Lead annual operating plan, strategic plan and rolling forecast cycles. Perform detailed variance analysis (Actual vs Plan/Forecast) and drive corrective actions. Monitor profitability, cost structure and cash flow performance. Define and track KPIs to drive operational and financial performance. Support CAPEX planning, investment cases and post-investment follow up

• Business Partnering - Act as financial advisor to General Manager and leadership team. Provide insights on business trends, risks and opportunities. Support commercial, pricing and operational decisions with data-driven analysis. Challenge assumptions and drive accountability for financial results. Ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution

• Cost Control & Continuous Improvement - Drive cost control initiatives across manufacturing and operations. Improve transparency on cost drivers and profitability levers. Lead process standardization and efficiency improvements. Enhance financial tools, reporting systems and data quality

• Risk Management & Governance - Identify and monitor financial and operational risks. Ensure mitigation plans are defined and executed. Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with corporate governance. Maintain strong control environment and ethical standards

• Team Leadership - Coordinate Controllers of smaller or satellite plants, ensuring alignment in reporting, controls, and performance management. Lead and develop finance team members and controlling resources. Foster performance culture and talent development. Coordinate with shared service centers and regional finance teams. Promote cross-functional collaboration

Competencies and Behaviors
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to synthesize complex data into clear business insights
  • Strong business partnering and influencing skills
  • High level of ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work in matrix, multicultural and fast-paced environments
  • Excellent communication and leadership capabilities

Qualifications and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business; MBA preferred
  • 5-10+ years experience in finance/controlling in multinational industrial environment
  • Strong experience in financial reporting, planning and cost accounting
  • Exposure to manufacturing environment highly preferred
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred) and reporting tools (Hyperion or similar)

About Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc

Allison Transmission is an American manufacturer of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems. Allison products are specified by over 250 vehicle manufacturers and are used in many market sectors including bus, refuse, fire, construction, distribution, military and specialty applications. Allison was founded in 1915 in Indianapolis, Indiana, where the company's global headquarters still resides today. Allison Transmission is the world's largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles and is a leader in hybrid-propulsion systems for city buses.
Learn more about Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc
Size
3,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$299 million
Founded
1915
5 Year Trend
+5.5%
Revenue
$2 billion
NASDAQ

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