Senior Finance Manager - Manufacturing

Job Description

The plant controller serves as the finance business partner to the plant manager and leadership team and is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the financial department and the various systems within. The Plant Controller will maintain knowledge of all financial and inventory details and provide information, primarily financial in nature, about all facility activities that will assist management, its shareholders, and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company’s future.

 

This is an onsite position at our Van Wert, Ohio location.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

•    Oversee internal and external reporting and compliance (Sarbanes-Oxley, GAAP, etc.) for a multi-site operation (Van Wert, OH and Cleveland, TN).
•    Prepares reports that summarize and forecast company business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
•    Provide direction to operations and leadership teams in pursuit of business goals and objectives
•    Establish strong relationships with financial peers across the division and support teams within Danfoss
•    Build organizational capability within the finance function at the various Americas locations.
•    Ensure inventory control and accuracy, and lead the annual Physical Inventory and cycle counting initiatives.
•    Lead and coordinate the profit planning process at the plant level.
•    Analyze plant monthly financial results and prepare commentary for divisional personnel.
•    Provide analysis and support of plant manufacturing and administrative activities to meet profit plan goals, commitments, and timelines.
•    Establish and implement accounting policies and procedures that safeguard the company assets.
•    Structure and establish goals and objectives for the plant finance organization, which align with plant/operational goals as well as finance functional goals.
•    As a member of the leadership team, sets overall plant policies and procedures to ensure effective operations consistent with the Danfoss Business System, Values, and Philosophy.
•    As a member of the leadership team, embrace Corporate, Group, and Divisional initiatives i.e. EBE, EBS, ELS, QOS, APEX, MESH, EPWP, etc.
•    Deploy lean techniques & other cost-reduction activities throughout the organization

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

 

Required Qualifications
•    Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required. 
•    5-7 years of professional experience in accounting, financial analysis, and financial management
•    2-3 years of supervisory experience
•    Must have a strong manufacturing accounting background and a solid understanding of financial accounting systems.
•    Superior analytical and thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability.
•    Technical capability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and operations data/reports.
•    Solid working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Working knowledge of pronouncements of external regulatory bodies, such as the Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, IRS, etc. Sarbanes-Oxley knowledge.
•    Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of corporate financial policies, procedures, and systems is highly preferred.
•    Strong MS Office Skills
•    Strong ERP and business process knowledge

 

Preferred Qualifications 
•    MBA, CPA, CMA preferred
•    7-10 years of professional experience in accounting and financial management

 

Job Criteria 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization; exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and handling conflict.
•    Change leadership capability to effectively drive and manage change, challenge the status quo, and champion new and innovative ideas. Builds rapport with stakeholders and can successfully influence.
•    Proven ability to lead and motivate a team of employees in a multi-tasking environment. Superior organizational skills required to deal with multiple “high priority” duties; project management