Operations Controller

ITW•Gallatin - 37066, IL

About The Position

The Operations Controller leads financial reporting, analysis, planning, and operational performance processes for ITW’s StampTech Fastener Division, which supplies stamped metal fasteners and engineered assemblies to automotive OEMs and Tier suppliers. The role ensures the integrity of ITW enterprise and internal management reporting, and provides analysis and insights to support business performance and decision-making. The controller mentors the Accounting Manager and Financial Analyst, partners with plant and division leaders, and oversees monthly business reviews, variance analysis, Outlook, Annual Plan, and Long-Range Plan processes. The position also supports productivity and cost-reduction initiatives, evaluates capital investments and strategic opportunities, improves working capital and cash generation, and drives continuous improvement and automation in reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent industry experience.
At least 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing environments.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage competing priorities, and work under pressure.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
ERP experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
CPA, CMA, or MBA.
SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Lead preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring integrity of enterprise and divisional management reporting.
Provide analysis and insights to support business performance and informed decision-making.
Mentor the Accounting Manager in leading day-to-day accounting and financial reporting while maintaining compliance with ITW policies, internal controls, and GAAP.
Develop and mentor the Financial Analyst through coaching, analytical skill development, and cross-functional business initiatives.
Develop, monitor, and communicate operational performance metrics, including labor and material productivity, inventory, sourcing initiatives, and manufacturing costs.
Coordinate monthly analysis of financial and operational variances against Outlook, Annual Plan, and prior-year results; partner with relevant teams and division leadership to identify business drivers, improvement opportunities, and forecast alignment.
Lead the monthly business review process and align operational performance, financial results, forecasting assumptions, and strategic priorities.
Lead the Division’s monthly Outlook, Annual Plan, and Long-Range Plan processes through operational and financial analysis.
Partner with plant leadership and the Division Sourcing Manager to identify and execute productivity and cost-reduction opportunities.
Develop financial models and business cases for capital investments, productivity projects, automation initiatives, and strategic opportunities.
Monitor and improve working capital through analysis of inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Lead initiatives to improve inventory management, working capital performance, and cash generation.
Drive continuous improvement to simplify reporting, eliminate manual activities, and improve organizational productivity.
Partner with the Commercial Finance Manager to simplify and automate operational reporting and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and data warehouse solutions that improve visibility and forecast accuracy.