Controller / Site Finance Partner

Regal Rexnord•Milwaukee, WI

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller / Site Finance Partner is the senior finance leader for the Glendale, Wisconsin manufacturing plant. This high-impact, individual-contributor role is responsible for site financial performance, plant controlling, FP&A, cost accounting, compliance, and decision support for a ~$30M operation. The role partners closely with the Plant Manager and leadership team to drive financial discipline, operational insight, and continuous improvement, with a strong focus on SAP ERP transformation and optimization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong experience in plant controlling, FP&A, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with SAP ERP required; SAP transformation or implementation experience strongly preferred
MBA and/or CPA preferred
Power BI experience preferred

Responsibilities

Own site-level financial performance including monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and corporate requirements.
Maintain and improve cost accounting, standard costing, product costing, margin analysis, and inventory valuation.
Act as site finance lead for SAP ERP transformation activities including process design, testing, implementation support, and stabilization.
Drive improvements in financial processes, controls, and reporting through SAP and related tools.
Train and coach non-financial leaders on financial concepts to improve accountability and decision quality.
Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and cost reduction opportunities through detailed financial and operational analysis.
Lead annual budget, monthly forecast, and long-range (3-year) financial planning processes.
Serve as a key business partner to the Plant Manager, supporting capital investment, make/buy, inventory, SIOP, and profitability decisions.
Provide ad-hoc financial analysis to support plant initiatives and strategic decision-making.
Maintain a strong internal controls and SOX-compliant environment and support audits and regulatory compliance.
Develop financial dashboards and operational metrics using SAP, Excel, and Power BI.
Participate as an active member of the plant leadership team, contributing to operational and strategic planning.