Director, Operations Finance

Legrand Slovenija•Canonsburg, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Legrand is hiring a Director, Operations Finance for its Power & Thermal Management division in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. The role provides financial leadership and analysis to support operational decision-making and the Starline business’s goals. It partners with finance and operations teams on financial close, performance analysis, internal controls, cost and productivity improvements, capital spending, manufacturing issues, and process changes. The position also manages and develops direct and indirect reports and supports workplace safety, compliance, and the company’s core values. The role is based in a general office environment and includes travel to manufacturing locations and other company facilities, with travel of up to 20%. Duties include regular keyboard use and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

At least 10 years of professional experience, including at least 5 years in operational finance and accounting management, such as controller, assistant controller, or finance/accounting manager.
At least 5 years of manufacturing experience.
At least 2 years of people management experience.
Previous US GAAP reporting experience.
Excellent interpersonal, oral presentation, and written communication skills, with professional presence and behavior.
Ability to work in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment and in a team, leveraging additional resources as needed.
Proficiency with personal computers, the internet, and Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Ability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and operational analyses and reports.
Broad general product and business knowledge to interpret operating results, studies, and analyses.
Ability to assess complex business situations, explain their implications to financial and non-financial managers, and evaluate available initiatives and options.
Ability to drive business performance, challenge the status quo, and pursue continuous improvement.
Strong people-management skills and ability to earn the respect and trust of peers, senior leaders, and subordinates.
Experience developing and implementing business plans.
Strong technical competence in financial control and costing, particularly in manufacturing.
Understanding and proficiency in US GAAP and international accounting standards, and good comprehension of internal control requirements.
Ability to multitask, manage time flexibly and efficiently, and prioritize workload according to organizational or departmental needs.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and exercise judgment within generally defined policies when developing and implementing strategies.
High degree of professionalism and ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information.
Detail-oriented, with excellent follow-through and project-management skills.
Willingness to travel to manufacturing locations, up to 20%.
Ability to sit and make coordinated finger movements for keyboard use for the majority of the working day.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Provide accurate, timely financial and operating information to support decision-making and Starline’s goals and objectives.
Work with the Starline finance team to complete the monthly accounting close and monthly financial and operational analysis.
Identify and correct control weaknesses and ensure appropriate controls are in place across operations.
Review performance metrics with management; analyze financial results and forward-looking information; recommend opportunities to improve profit, cash flow, productivity, and growth.
Provide financial analysis and support on operational issues, including make-versus-buy decisions, capital expenditure payback, logistics, and inventory.
Partner with operations on labor and material productivity initiatives and identify and achieve cost reductions.
Coordinate capital expenditure requests through approval workflows, monitor project spending, and ensure additions, deletions, and transfers are recorded and reported appropriately.
Provide financial analysis and support on manufacturing issues, including productivity metrics, process improvements, and outsourced production.
Drive process improvements by identifying the need for change, gathering requirements, designing and implementing processes, and stabilizing changes to meet stakeholder requirements.
Manage, develop, and motivate direct and indirect reports.
Oversee performance management, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluations, and recognition.
Provide constructive feedback and leadership to direct reports, foster a positive team atmosphere, and support their personal and professional development.
Initiate and assist with creating, developing, and implementing processes and procedures.
Support compliance by protecting confidential information and organizational assets, acting ethically, reporting non-compliance, and following applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
Understand workplace hazards, proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries, and cooperate with safety programs, initiatives, and investigations.
Demonstrate the company’s core values of Customer, People, Integrity, Teamwork, Continuous Learning & Improvement, and Empowerment & Accountability.