Site Controller
AbbottAbout the role
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Site Controller, as a member of the plant management team, provides leadership in the design, maintenance, and evaluation of all financial activities for the plant in accordance with established plant, division and corporate policies. Provides guidance in setting strategic direction and designing business plans to achieve the long-term mission of the plant. This position is located in Westford, MA.
The Site Controller is responsible for financial leadership in a plant. The position’s functional responsibility influences Manufacturing, QA, Engineering and Supply Chain through budget decisions, financial training, financial recommendations, and general business guidance
The position is the financial point of contact with local government, internal/external auditors, local counsel, certain suppliers and certain regulatory bodies (tax, customs)
Interacts with the Global and Regional Manufacturing Controllers and the Divisional VP of Manufacturing through presentations of financial plans/analyses/strategies and is responsible for representing the plant in these discussions
In conjunction with the Site Director, sets the appropriate financial direction ensuring the proper reflection of financial results and forecasts
Facilitates proper reporting, analysis and monitoring of actual results across manufacturing organizations
Coordinate, consolidate and generally manage the development of plans for the plant including standards, LBE’s and capital budgets
Prepares annual cost standards for products at plant, including existing and new products
Working in conjunction with Plant and Operations management, develop and implement financial and operational measurement tools focusing on productivity and customer service improvements
Facilitate unit cost savings and overall cost reduction forums for the site to drive gross margin improvement and monitor progress against commitments
Accountable for gathering, analyzing and interpreting of accounting and financial data for the preparation and presentation of meaningful reports, and recommendations to both Plant and Division Management.
Assures compliance to all relevant GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, as well as Corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
Systems, Data & Process Improvement
Leverage ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) to ensure accurate inventory, costing, and financial reporting
Drive automation, standardization, and simplification of finance processes in alignment with corporate initiatives
Partner with shared services, IT, and global finance teams to improve data integrity and reporting efficiency
Support system implementations or upgrades in regulated manufacturing environments
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, develop, and mentor site finance team members (as applicable)
Build strong cross‑functional relationships across operations, quality, supply chain, and engineering
Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and ethical financial stewardship
Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
7+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience, including manufacturing finance
Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory management, and plant‑level financial analysis
Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare manufacturing
Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP) and advanced financial analysis tools
Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and influence senior leaders
Additional Skills:
Demonstrated leadership skills
Experience working in regulated industries such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals, or healthcare manufacturing
Experience with Operational Finance
Management/Supervisory Experience
Cost Accounting preferred
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