Plant Controller- Leeds, AL

Job Overview

This position will be based in Leeds, AL and report directly to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Power Brands Controller. This position will have responsibility for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting and will ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting for the Switching & Fusing and Connectors businesses.

About the Role

The Controller, Power Brands - Leeds is responsible for the SOX 404 internal control environment within the business units and must collaborate with the HUS Group as well as the Corporate Controller’s Team to ensure proper SOX 404 compliance and continuous improvement in this critical area.

Responsibilities

• Principal responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with Hubbell Policies & Procedures, U.S. GAAP and required timelines.
• Partner with the local operations team to ensure a strong control environment that also meets the needs of the business demands.
• Responsible for SOX compliance and operational effectiveness of all internal controls over financial reporting.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision and guidance to the local financial reporting teams.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully supported each month and properly reconciled in accordance with company Policy & Procedures on a monthly basis.
• Deliver robust and insightful OneStream based balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
• Monthly oversight of all key reserves (Warranty, E&O, Contra-A/R, inventory shrink, restructuring, etc) include ongoing assessments of warranty activity and reserves.
• Oversight of equipment capitalization, depreciation, and ongoing impairment assessments.
• Ensure the company operates to high standards of corporate governance and follows all financial and regulatory requirements of a U.S. public company.
• Oversee quality and accuracy of all work performed by Hubbell Shared Services (OHF) in support of A/R, Accounting, A/P, T&E, Credit, etc.
• Partner with IT to ensure all systems impacting financial reporting are SOX 404 compliant (e.g. User access reviews, Segregation of Duties, system configuration, etc).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Controllership activity, with at least 8 years in a leadership role.
• SAP, OneStream and Blackline experience is preferred.
• Ability to motivate, energize, manage, mentor and develop performance of staff.
• Skilled at evaluating employees’ performance in a balanced and consistent manner and providing training, direction, and support.
• Able to work hands on within the various departments of the organization and communicate effectively up the chain of command.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
• Proficient in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Exhibit a confident leadership presence and can effectively modify presentation styles to all levels within an organization.
• Highly organized with an ability to work well under tight time constraints and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.