Plant Controller, Chelmsford

Analog Devices•Chelmsford, MA

2d•$166,400 - $228,800•Onsite

About The Position

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25 and approximately 24,500 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Our solutions help customers transform raw data into actionable insights and make connected devices smarter and more responsive. With our analog and mixed-signal devices, power management, radio frequency offerings, and edge processors and sensors, we harness and activate the data that bridges the physical and digital worlds. Whatever breakthroughs are next—in aerospace, automotive, sustainable energy, communications, digital healthcare, industrial automation, instrumentation, or consumer—ADI will be there to keep you ahead of what’s possible. We are seeking a Plant Controller to serve as the strategic finance leader for our Chelmsford, MA manufacturing site supporting ADFED operations. This role owns the financial architecture underpinning cost competitiveness, operational performance, and long-range profitability across mission-critical aerospace and defense products. The Plant Controller partners closely with site leadership, operations teams, and Commercial Finance to translate complex financial data into actionable operational insights. The role is responsible for driving disciplined cost structures, scalable processes, and financial accountability at a rapidly growing manufacturing site. This leader is expected to operate with strong business acumen, deep costing expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a highly dynamic, matrixed environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; MBA, CPA, or CGFM preferred.
Significant experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
Deep expertise in standard costing, billable rate structures, and cost accounting methodologies.
Proven ability to develop cost models and translate financial insights into operational improvements in strategic planning, assembly and test.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex cost structures, identify sources of inefficiency, and partner with cross-functional teams to implement effective solutions
Strong influencing skills with demonstrated success partnering with senior operations leaders.
Experience with SAP, financial modelling tools, and data analysis platforms preferred.
Ability to drive process standardization and lead change effectively in a fast-scaling, complex manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, or CGFM preferred.
Experience with SAP, financial modelling tools, and data analysis platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

Own and evolve standard cost structures for Chelmsford manufacturing, ensuring alignment with government program requirements and cost accounting standards.
Drive rigor in billable rates, cost methodologies, and compliance with CAS/FAR and US GAAP requirements.
Develop activity-based costing frameworks that improve visibility into cost drivers and accountability.
Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to site leadership, translating financial performance into operational decision-making.
Lead forecasting, financial close, and variance analysis processes, clearly articulating key drivers and risks.
Quantify and address sources of manufacturing inefficiency, including labor variance, material waste, and overhead absorption gaps.
Partner with Commercial Finance to build long-range product profitability strategies and scenario models.
Support decision-making on make-vs-buy, capital investments, and cost structure optimization.
Drive initiatives that enhance long-term cost competitiveness of Chelmsford’s product portfolio.
Build strong relationships with operations leaders, engineers, and site stakeholders to drive financial accountability and shared ownership of performance.
Influence decisions across functions without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
Communicate complex financial insights in clear, actionable terms for non-finance audiences.
Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and ERP data integrity aligned with SAP and financial systems.
Drive process standardization, automation, and scalability across financial workflows.
Ensure compliance with government accounting requirements and internal control frameworks.