Plant Controller

Polaris Inc. • Huntsville, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Polaris Inc., we have fun doing what we love by driving change and innovation. We empower employees to take on challenging assignments and roles with an elevated level of responsibility in our agile working environment. Our people make us who we are, and we create incredible products and experiences that empower us to THINK OUTSIDE. Position Overview: In this role, you will be a key member of the site leadership and a strategic business partner to Operations and Finance at Polaris’ Huntsville plant. You will be responsible for the financial integrity of the plant, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and accountability as well as ensure strong controls across site financial activities. You will provide forward-looking insights that help guide plant strategy and decision-making, lead process improvements and partner with corporate teams. You will oversee reporting, forecasting, and compliance while shaping the financial processes and tools that support the plant’s success. You will also lead and develop the on‑site finance team to strengthen capability and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including manufacturing cost accounting.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems; experience with AS400/MAPICS or SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to partner cross‑functionally, influence operational decisions, and communicate clearly at all levels.
• Proven strengths in accuracy, problem solving, prioritization, and driving accountability.
• Minimal travel required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OneStream preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant accounting and financial control activities, including payroll, inventory accounting, reconciliations, labor reporting, and financial statements.
• Manage monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and actionable analysis.
• Act as a strategic business partner to site leadership by translating operational drivers into financial insights that support daily execution and long‑term performance.
• Communicate plant financial metrics and trends to local leadership and the Global Operations Finance organization.
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP, company policies, and SOX 404 requirements; continuously assess and improve financial systems and processes.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle count oversight, variance investigation, and process improvement.
• Oversee capital project processes, including preparation, review, and ROI/IRR analysis.
• Develop tools and analytics that enhance operational decision making and provide forward‑looking visibility into risks and opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and develop the plant finance team to build capability and strengthen operational partnership.
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, systems, and reporting to increase efficiency and financial governance.
• Execute additional analysis and special projects as required.

Benefits

• At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing.
• Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture.
• At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan.
• Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future.
• In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings.
• Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work.
• Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

What This Job Offers

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