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