Plant Controller - Bowling Green, KY

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Bowling Green, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Plant Controller at Hill's Pet Nutrition, you will serve as the site's primary financial leader and strategic advisor, driving all plant financial planning, cost management, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the Director, Finance - Hill’s Supply Chain, you will manage and mentor a site finance team including a Sr. Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst. This high-impact position empowers you to partner with plant leadership to optimize manufacturing variances, evaluate capital investment ROI, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that support our mission of delivering world-class pet nutrition.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field
7+ years of professional experience in a corporate or plant finance/accounting environment
3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing finance or accounting professionals
Ability to work in a manufacturing and office environment, including sitting at a desk, entering data, navigating plant floor areas, and supporting business demands

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional finance designation.
Prior financial analysis experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, or Consumer Product Goods environment.
Advanced technical proficiency in SAP, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and enterprise financial reporting systems.
Strong demonstration of Colgate leadership principles, showcasing proven strength in effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and team development.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute the site's consolidated budget processes, latest estimates (LEs), and monthly financial close analysis, providing strategic variance insights to Plant Leadership and Global Supply Chain Finance.
Provide strategic financial guidance to manufacturing partners, analyzing risk/benefit relationships, cost structures, and operational decisions to minimize variable conversion costs and drive savings.
Manage and mentor the plant finance team, overseeing professional development while establishing robust governance, internal controls, and asset protection systems in compliance with Colgate Financial Policies.
Evaluate plant capital investments and engineering spend, utilizing return-on-investment (ROI) models, Colgate-Palmolive Capital Management systems, and fixed-asset ledger reviews to optimize capital spend.
Drive process automation, continuous improvement and cost savings activities across accounts payable, inventory cycle counts, and financial reporting to enhance operational efficiency across cross-functional plant teams.