Plant Controller

Framatome North America • Richland, WA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

As the global demand for nuclear energy reaches unprecedented heights, the future has never been brighter. Framatome is seeking a strategic, high-impact Plant Controller to join our proven Fuel Business Unit team in Richland, WA. This isn’t just a finance job, it’s a leadership role that directly impacts our mission to create sustainable, innovative, and cost-effective solutions for our planet’s greatest challenges. In this role, you will lead the financial strategy for our Horn Rapids Road Fuel Manufacturing site, helping power over 38 million North American homes while optimizing operations for a net-zero future.

Requirements

• Completed a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• 10+ years of directly related, progressive financial experience, with strong preference for prior roles in manufacturing, engineering, or a highly regulated industry (Nuclear/Energy preferred).
• Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and variance analysis to ensure financial stability and efficiency in a highly regulated industry.
• Deep understanding of the nuclear industry regulations, financial reporting standards, and compliance requirements (NRC, DoE, IFRS).
• Ability to provide financial insights that support business strategy, risk management, and long-term capital investments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to work effectively with engineering, operations, regulatory bodies, and executive team.
• Experience managing all financial aspects of large-scale capital projects.

Nice To Haves

• Obtained an advanced degree in similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Act as the financial backbone for the plant, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, and Safety leadership to translate operational data into actionable insights.
• Own day-to-day financial operations, including meticulous budget management, forecasting, variance analysis, and cost control to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Provide high-level financial oversight for large-scale capital projects, including evaluating the economic feasibility of plant upgrades, new technology implementation, and ROI analysis for long-term investments.
• Ensure rigorous compliance with NRC, DOE, and IFRS standards, managing internal controls to safeguard assets and leading external audits.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems and processes to optimize performance and reduce cycle times.

Benefits

• Multiple medical plan options
• dental & vision coverage
• life insurance
• long- and short-term disability
• optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Up to 3 weeks of vacation
• 8 sick days
• 13 paid holidays annually
• Lifestyle spending account
• employer paid mental health support
• education reimbursement
• professional development opportunities
• adoption assistance
• parental leave
• employee assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager