Evansville Factory Controller

About the role

The Plant Controller is the key finance partner for the Factory Leadership Team, helping drive operational excellence, cost competitiveness, and overall value creation. This role works closely with cross-functional partners, adapting quickly to shifting business needs and offering clear financial guidance along the way.

Responsibilities

• Lead the site’s budgeting and forecasting process, making sure plans stay aligned with real production needs and operational trends.
• Keep visibility on factory costs and performance, calling out what’s on track, what’s not, and where we can improve.
• Run monthly performance reviews and track key metrics like OEE, cost per unit, waste, and productivity.
• Support continuous-improvement and productivity initiatives by validating savings and ensuring financial impact is measurable.
• Own the site’s Capex process—from business case creation to tracking, cash flow timing, and ROI follow-up.
• Maintain strong financial controls and help the site stay audit-ready.
• Partner closely with leaders in operations, engineering, supply chain, and planning to guide decisions with clear financial insights.
• Coach and support finance team members while participating in regional finance forums and improvement communities.

Requirements

• 10-15 years of finance experience in public or multinational settings, including 2–3 years in a plant environment.
• Degree in Accounting/Finance (MBA, CPA, or CA preferred) with strong IFRS knowledge.
• Strong grasp of accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls, with the ability to keep the site compliant while staying practical and business-focused.
• Trusted finance partner who builds relationships across teams and is seen as a go-to expert for guidance and problem-solving.
• Clear, confident communicator who can explain financial topics in a straightforward way and work openly with auditors.
• Experience leading financial reporting, improving processes, and driving productivity across a plant or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stay calm and decisive under pressure while supporting a collaborative, team-driven culture.
• Broad background in FP&A, IFRS, cost accounting, tax, transfer pricing, reporting, and financial management.

Qualifications

• Business accumen, Investment Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Project Management, Improve business processes, Accounting principles, Financial Reporting, Internal controls, Financial analysis and reporting, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Relationship management.

Skills for Success

• Business accumen, Investment Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting, Project Management, Improve business processes, Accounting principles, Financial Reporting, Internal controls, Financial analysis and reporting, Stakeholder engagement and influence, Strategic thinking, Risk management, Relationship management.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance;
• Paid time off for vacation, sick and Company recognized holidays;
• A 401(k) plan;
• 16-week paid parental leave or 26 weeks for the birthing parent;
• Adoption and fertility support;
• Tuition reimbursement;
• Discounts;
• and much more.

Pay

Salary Range USD $142,000.00 - $212,000.00

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the team.