Position Summary:The Senior Director, Plant Controller is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing plant-level financial operations across multiple transformer manufacturing facilities. This role leads a team of plant controllers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in financial reporting while driving operational performance and continuous improvement.
Acting as a key partner to both plant and corporate leadership, the Senior Director, Plant Controller provides critical financial insights that influence decision-making, improve profitability, and support scalable growth. This role also ensures strong governance, compliance, and alignment of financial processes across all locations and ERP systems.
Key Responsibilities:Team Leadership & Development- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of plant controllers and site-level finance staff across multiple facilities
- Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability for financial results
- Foster a culture of urgency, continuous improvement, and operational partnership within the finance organization
Financial Reporting & Close Process- Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of reporting across multiple ERP systems
- Drive improvements in the financial close process, reducing cycle times to meet internal and external reporting deadlines
- Standardize reporting packages, dashboards, and supporting analysis across all plants
Cost Accounting & Operational Finance- Oversee cost accounting practices including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis
- Analyze plant performance (labor, material, overhead, scrap, and yield) to identify risks and opportunities
- Partner with operations to drive cost reduction, productivity improvements, and margin expansion
- Improve consistency and accuracy of bill-of-materials (BOM) structures and inventory costing methodologies
Performance Analysis & Business Insights- Translate operational data into actionable financial insights for plant and corporate leadership
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure alignment with financial and operational goals
- Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to improve plant performance
Process Improvement & Standardization- Lead financial process improvement initiatives across all manufacturing sites
- Enhance revenue cycle accounting processes and financial workflows
- Drive standardization of financial practices, systems, and controls across ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Syteline)
- Support broader continuous improvement and transformation initiatives
Compliance, Controls & Governance- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and all applicable regulatory requirements
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls across all plant locations
- Support internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness
- Safeguard company assets through disciplined financial oversight
Strategic Business Partnership- Act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and corporate executives
- Provide financial guidance to support strategic decisions, capital investments, and operational initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams
- Align financial performance with broader business strategy and long-term objectives
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership experience in manufacturing environments
- Strong background in cost accounting and multi-site plant finance management
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting tools
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Proven leadership, analytical, and communication capabilities
- Willingness to travel 20-30% to support plant locations
Preferred Qualifications:- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Syteline, or similar manufacturing platforms
- Experience in transformer, electrical equipment, or industrial manufacturing environments
Core Competencies & Behaviors:- Strong business and operational acumen
- Ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization
- Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving mindset
- Change leadership and continuous improvement orientation
- High level of ownership, accountability, and urgency
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