Senior Manager, Finance General

Whirlpool • Findlay, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Whirlpool Corporation is seeking a Senior Manager, Controller to oversee its strategic manufacturing footprint in Findlay, Ohio, with the possibility of expanding responsibilities to additional sites. As a member of the executive manufacturing leadership team, this role drives financial strategy, operational excellence, and capital stewardship across Findlay operations. It directs cost deployment, optimizes manufacturing conversion costs, and leads and develops the plant finance team.

The role serves as a strategic finance partner to plant leadership, supports operational planning and performance alignment, and oversees financial planning, reporting, internal controls, capital analysis, and expense optimization. Employees in this role work in person Monday through Friday. The position offers flexibility, including autonomy to manage personal and outside-of-work commitments, up to two weeks of work from anywhere per year, and four weeks of paid sabbatical after every five years of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of experience in Accounting or Finance.
• Experience working for a manufacturing company in an Accounting or Finance role.
• People management experience.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience, with a World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and cost accounting background.
• Strong analytical ability to identify trends and patterns that may not be readily apparent.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence individuals within and outside manufacturing operations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally to drive alignment in the company’s best interest.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for presenting operating results to leadership teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary strategic finance business partner to the Findlay Plant Leadership Teams, driving long-range operational plans, site-level strategy, and multi-facility performance alignment.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing plant finance team, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and technical expertise.
• Enable the team to execute the Cost Deployment pillar to identify operational losses, prioritize resources toward value-creation opportunities, and deliver efficiency commitments.
• Oversee month-end financial closes, monthly forecasts, annual operating plans, and variance reporting with financial transparency.
• Ensure a robust SOX internal control environment and adherence to corporate accounting policies across storage locations, production lines, and inventory management processes.
• Lead capital allocation analysis, business case development, and ROI post-audits for plant automation, capacity expansion, compliance, and infrastructure projects.
• Guide plant budget owners and department heads in elevating financial acumen, reviewing operating expenses, and executing sustainable cost-reduction strategies.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package.
• Whirlpool employee discount.
• Fitness and educational reimbursement programs.
• Kitchenettes.
• Always On Flexibility to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments.
• Two weeks of work from anywhere per year, in minimum one-week increments.
• Four weeks of paid sabbatical after every five years of service.

What This Job Offers

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