Plant Controller - Lenoir City, TN

About the Role

This position, based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, reports directly to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Specialty Infrastructure Controller. The Plant Controller, Enclosures is responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting and ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting for the Enclosures business. This role oversees the monthly closing cycle, maintains a strong controls environment, and collaborates with HUS Group finance and controllership leaders. The position ensures SOX 404 compliance, partners with FP&A and operational teams, supports acquisition integration, and delivers value-added business analysis and financial metrics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure 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 maintain a strong control environment that meets business demands.
• Oversee SOX compliance and operational effectiveness of all internal controls over financial reporting.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and guidance to the local financial reporting teams.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully supported and properly reconciled monthly in accordance with company policies.
• Deliver robust and insightful OneStream-based balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
• Oversee key reserves (Warranty, E&O, Contra-A/R, inventory shrink, restructuring, etc.), including ongoing assessments of warranty activity and reserves.
• Manage equipment capitalization, depreciation, and ongoing impairment assessments.
• Ensure the company adheres to high standards of corporate governance and follows all financial and regulatory requirements of a U.S. public company.
• Oversee the quality and accuracy of 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).
• Monitor, control, analyze, and report on all restructuring initiatives, including project economics and savings validation.
• Support acquisition integration, particularly finance integration initiatives and activities, and ensure SOX 404 compliance for newly acquired businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Controllership activity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• SAP, OneStream, and Blackline experience is preferred.

Skills

• Ability to motivate, energize, manage, mentor, and develop staff.
• Skilled at evaluating employees’ performance in a balanced and consistent manner and providing training, direction, and support.
• Able to work hands-on within various departments and communicate effectively up the chain of command.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes in a high-growth environment.
• Proficient in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Confident leadership presence with the ability to modify presentation styles for all levels within an organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to work well under tight time constraints and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

About the Company

Hubbell Incorporated creates critical infrastructure solutions that power customers, communities, people, and the planet. The company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. Hubbell solutions support the transition to a more reliable, resilient, and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888, Hubbell is a leading global manufacturer of high-quality electrical and utility solutions, operating in two segments: Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES). HUS enables the grid to conduct, communicate, and control energy across utility applications, while HES manages power across industries such as Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom, and Transportation.