Senior Manager, Plant Controller, Fajardo

Danaher • Fajardo, PR

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About The Position

The Senior Manager, Plant Controller will serve as the primary finance business partner for Operations and, with the Fajardo Site Leadership team, own and be accountable for the financial results of site operations. The role is part of the Filtration Operations finance team and reports to the Finance Director, Filtration Operations. It is based in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. The posting describes the position as on-site, while also stating that it is eligible for a remote work arrangement from home; additional details about that arrangement are to be provided by the interview team.

The position partners with site management on financial analysis and decision-making, supports budgeting and forecasting, oversees cost accounting and inventory controls, and provides timely month-end financial and operational reporting. It also supports capital planning and expenditure controls, audits, and risk assessment. The role leads, coaches, and develops one direct report while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and effective business partnership with site leadership. Limited travel to global offices may be required one or two times per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment; 10 or more years is strongly preferred.
• In-depth cost accounting knowledge, with emphasis on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and internal controls.
• Familiarity with ERP systems.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP production modules is a large benefit.
• A self-starter who is proactive and structured, with a demonstrated ability to deliver results consistently.
• 10 or more years of manufacturing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and finance business partner to Site Management, providing analysis and recommendations to support sound financial decisions and a strong partnership with Operations.
• Prepare the annual budget and monthly forecast in partnership with the Site Operations team.
• Coordinate the annual standard cost update and perform an annual impact analysis for the site.
• Support Site Operations in achieving annual cost-reduction objectives, including productivity, cost of quality/VAVE, and PPV.
• Support capital request analysis and business case preparation.
• Oversee cost accounting procedures and inventory control policies, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance while driving inventory reductions and improved inventory turns.
• Enforce inventory control policies, including cycle counting, and support regular risk assessment of excess and obsolete inventory.
• Prepare timely month-end financial and operational reporting, including manufacturing variances, costs/absorptions, productivity, headcount, inventory, CapEx, and labor utilization, with clear commentary.
• Closely monitor capital expenditure, ensure controls and processes are followed, assess financial risks or required adjustments, and ensure assets under construction are capitalized accurately and on time.
• Support internal SOX audits and external audit requests, and coordinate ad hoc analytics based on site and business needs.
• Lead, coach, and develop one direct report, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership with site leadership.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality analysis and decision support to stakeholders.

Benefits

• The company describes a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs, including health care programs and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

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