Operations Controller

CentroMotion•Waukesha, WI

14d

About The Position

Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks. At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

Requirements

Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or multi-site operational environment.
Proven track record of consolidating financials across geographies and delivering executive-level performance reporting.
Experience supporting plant controllers and operational finance teams across diverse regions.
Prior involvement in acquisition integration and operational transitions.
Strong proficiency in financial systems (HFM) and advanced Excel skills.
Experience building and maintaining dashboards for cost, productivity, and profitability analysis.
Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, QAD) and data lake environments for financial reporting and analytics.
Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives.
Skilled in identifying performance trends, risks, and opportunities across customer segments and operational units.
Experience conducting ad hoc analysis to support evolving business needs and strategic initiatives.
Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership, including VP of Finance, COO, CFO, and regional directors.
Ability to foster collaboration across finance and operations, guiding plant controllers and influencing decision-making.
Strong storytelling capability in financial presentations, with a focus on clarity and consistency.
Proven ability to standardize and enhance reporting processes and templates.
Experience driving process improvements in FP&A workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Responsibilities

Consolidate all financials for the Americas region and operational KPIs for global (non-Americas) sites, delivering a unified performance report that supports strategic decision-making across geographies.
Partner with operations teams to understand business drivers and provide actionable insights that influence operational decisions and performance.
Lead the development of financial models and dashboards to analyze trends in sales, costs, productivity, and profitability across locations and customer segments.
Perform ad hoc analysis to support operational initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and respond to evolving business needs.
Standardize and enhance reporting processes/ templates to improve clarity, consistency, and storytelling in financial presentations.
Translate complex financial data into compelling narratives that support strategic and operational goals.
Coordinate forecasting and planning activities across operational units, summarizing risks and opportunities.
Drive process improvements to make FP&A workflows more efficient and effective.
Support acquisition integration activities and operational transitions as needed.
Foster a collaborative team environment working with Plant Controllers and their team, guiding them on reporting financials.
Communicate regularly with regional operations leaders, finance directors, and corporate stakeholders to align financial strategies with operational goals.
This highly-visible role will require regular communication with the VP of Finance, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Regional/Corporate Finance Directors, other corporate department heads and business unit finance leaders.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.
Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.
Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.
Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.
Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.
Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.
Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.
Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.
Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.
Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.