The team you will be a part ofThe Finance General team manages the planning and direction of finance process and activities. Activities include the efficient operation and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and programs.
This role in summaryCurrently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Manager, Controller overseeing our strategic manufacturing footprint in Findlay, Ohio. This role may expand responsibilities to cover additional sites.
As a key member of the executive manufacturing leadership team, you will drive holistic financial strategy, operational excellence, and robust capital stewardship across our Findlay operations. This position offers a high-impact opportunity to direct cost deployment, optimize manufacturing conversion costs, and lead and develop a strong finance team.
Your responsibilities will include- Plant Leadership: Serve as the primary strategic finance business partner to the Findlay Plant Leadership Teams, driving long-range operational plans, site-level strategy, and multi-facility performance alignment.
- Team Leadership & Organization Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing plant finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and technical expertise.
- Cost Deployment & World Class Manufacturing (WCM): Enable team to execute Cost Deployment pillar to systematically identify operational losses, prioritize resource allocation toward top value-creation opportunities, and deliver on multi-million-dollar efficiency commitments.
- FP&A & Governance: Oversee month-end financial closes, monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and variance reporting with complete financial transparency.
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure a robust internal control environment (SOX) and strict adherence to corporate accounting policies across all storage locations, production lines, and inventory management processes.
- Capital Expenditure (CapEx) & Asset Strategy: Lead capital allocation analysis, business case development, and ROI post-audits for major plant automation, capacity expansion, compliance, and infrastructure projects across the site.
- Operational Expense & Loss Optimization: Guide budget owners and department heads across the plant to elevate financial acumen, scrub operating expenses, and execute sustainable cost-reduction strategies.
Minimum requirements- Bachelor's degree
- 8+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance
- Experience working for a Manufacturing company in an Accounting or Finance role
- People Management experience
Preferred skills and experiences- Manufacturing experience, with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and cost accounting background
- A strong analytical mind that helps see trends/patterns not obviously visible
- Strong leadership skills that enable influencing a wide range of individuals within and outside the manufacturing operations
- Ability to work cross-functionally to drive alignment that is in the best interest of the company
- Excellent communications and presentation skills to present operating results to various leadership teams
What we offerGenerous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, Barista Bar, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).
Additional informationWhirlpool's Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. While employees in this role work in-person Monday through Friday. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what's important at work and at home, including:
- Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
- Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
- Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.
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