Plant Controller

About the company

Hydro Extrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business with around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through a unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries. Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, focusing on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, disability, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
• Education Assistance
• Bonus Plan Eligibility
• Parental Leave

Responsibilities

• Successfully complete monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the plant—profit & loss, capital base, and cash from operations.
• Direct and oversee monthly physical inventories.
• Communicate the story behind the numbers, connecting operational drivers to financial outcomes in a clear and compelling way.
• Provide financial analysis support and guidance to all line managers and the Plant Manager.
• Direct and complete the planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes of the operation.
• Monitor the financial policies, practices, and procedures of the operation.
• Ensure necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the Company’s assets and adhere to financial management policies.
• Direct the activities and provide leadership to procurement employees, ensuring Company Values are inherent in daily performance.
• Manage capital spending requests, including calculating payback and developing sound business cases for capital funds.
• Provide recurring and ad-hoc financial and manufacturing analysis to management outside of operations.
• Partner with the plant manager and department leaders to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, driving accountability to financial goals.
• Serve as a financial leader for continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing efforts, and cross-functional cost-reduction programs.
• Supervise and develop plant-level finance; foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and financial discipline.
• Act as the liaison between plant and region/corporate finance teams to ensure alignment, consistency, and transparency in reporting and decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial results and insights to plant and regional leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Progressive 8 years of accounting experience, with a focus on cost accounting and managerial experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in a key leadership/management role.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, and proprietary full ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with plant managers, operations, supply chain, and HR to align financial strategy with operational goals.

Pay

$145K–$165K annually with an up to 22% yearly bonus.

Schedule

This role is in person in Portland, OR.