Eaton’s Power System’s division is currently seeking a Plant Controller for it’s Innovative Switchgear Solutions Business to join our team.
This position is based at our Dacono, CO facility.
Position Overview The Controller reports directly to the Site Leader with functional reporting to the Finance Director.
This person serves as the finance business partner to the solid dielectric switchgear product line.
This hands-on leader manages the financial performance of the facility including driving results through management of daily, weekly and monthly operational performance metrics, planning, forecasting, reporting, analyzing business drivers, risks & opportunities, and administering internal controls.
This person successfully leads others through building organizational capability, empowering them to do their best and holding others accountable to perform to expectations.
The person advocates for and teaches others the Eaton Business System.
The ideal candidate is an action-oriented critical thinker, attentive to detail, skilled in driving process improvements, who demonstrates the drive, business acumen, and interpersonal skills to deliver results.
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We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day.
It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours.
In This Role, You Will Establish, monitor and maintain a system of internal controls that safeguards company asset and provides for integrity and propriety of financial transactions and activities.
Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with Eaton financial policies and US GAAP, and maintain SOX controls.
Delivers proactive, insightful analysis and is viewed as a key business partner.
Effectively utilizes proven analytical tools; rigorously analyzes business data.
Communicates clearly; understands audience.
Understands key business variables and effects on business: price, cost, volume, mix, and overhead.
Develops and leads systems and processes to support profit plan and forecasts.
Measures performance against goals; provides insightful variance analysis.
Proactively seeks opportunities to improve results through cost reduction, increased margins, and effective capital management.
Develops, implements, and continuously improves business processes and communicates effectively to prevent reporting errors.
Review, analyze and evaluate financial data and information for accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant.
Understands the vision of the business and takes an active role in furthering that vision.
Knowledgeable of competitors, markets, products, and other industries.
Develops, implements, and continuously improves business processes and systems.
Applies Lean concepts appropriately to drive improvements.
Understands internal and external customers and measures their satisfaction.
Demonstrates solid analytical skills; analyses proven accurate over time.
Applies strong business judgment to identify business opportunities.
Has participated in the preparation and evaluation of business proposals.
Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc.
Manage site payroll activities not handled by corporate payroll team Fosters an environment which promotes Eaton’s goals, values and philosophy, encourages continuous improvement and builds customer relationships.
Effectively work with and leverage the Divisional Finance Function as appropriate to ensure alignment to Eaton financial policies and processes.
Perform other related tasks and assignments, as necessary.
When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
Required (Basic) Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration from an accredited institution Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in Accounting/Finance Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future Preferred Qualifications 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to drive cost reduction projects and improve plant productivity Oracle, SAP and Hyperion HFM skills Strong financial analysis, planning, forecasting and reporting experience Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration CPA or CMA Position Success Criteria Solid working knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Working knowledge of pronouncements of external regulatory bodies: Financial Accounting Standards Board, SEC, IRS, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.
Leadership and sense of urgency: ability to drive to positive results in a complex environment Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail-oriented Acts as a business partner; sees the big picture and works through ambiguity and change Exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and working under pressure Superior analytical thinking skills; intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability Demonstrated success working through others to achieve outstanding results Business communication proficiency (written and spoken) We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees.
Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Eaton provides a competitive total rewards package commensurate with applicable skills, knowledge, and experience and consistent with internal and external market practices.
The annual salary range for this role is $98,400
– $123,000 a year.
At Eaton, we know that good benefit plans are important to employees and their families.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits.
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Job Finance/Accounting Region North America – US/Puerto Rico Primary Location United States-Colorado-Dacono Work Locations Dacono CO Loc Organization PSD Power Systems Division Job Level Manager Schedule Full-time Is remote work (i.e.
working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?
No Does this position offer relocation?
Relocation from within hiring country only Travel Yes, 10 % of the Time Requisition ID :099772