Sr Director, Plant Controller

MGM Transformer LLC•Vernon, CA

About The Position

Position Summary: The Senior Director, Plant Controller is a strategic finance leader responsible for overseeing plant-level financial operations across multiple transformer manufacturing facilities. This role leads a team of plant controllers, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and timeliness in financial reporting while driving operational performance and continuous improvement. Acting as a key partner to both plant and corporate leadership, the Senior Director, Plant Controller provides critical financial insights that influence decision-making, improve profitability, and support scalable growth. This role also ensures strong governance, compliance, and alignment of financial processes across all locations and ERP systems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership experience in manufacturing environments
Strong background in cost accounting and multi-site plant finance management
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
Experience with ERP systems and advanced financial reporting tools
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Proven leadership, analytical, and communication capabilities
Willingness to travel 20–30% to support plant locations

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Syteline, or similar manufacturing platforms
Experience in transformer, electrical equipment, or industrial manufacturing environments
Strong business and operational acumen
Ability to influence and partner across all levels of the organization
Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving mindset
Change leadership and continuous improvement orientation
High level of ownership, accountability, and urgency

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a team of plant controllers and site-level finance staff across multiple facilities
Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability for financial results
Foster a culture of urgency, continuous improvement, and operational partnership within the finance organization
Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of reporting across multiple ERP systems
Drive improvements in the financial close process, reducing cycle times to meet internal and external reporting deadlines
Standardize reporting packages, dashboards, and supporting analysis across all plants
Oversee cost accounting practices including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis
Analyze plant performance (labor, material, overhead, scrap, and yield) to identify risks and opportunities
Partner with operations to drive cost reduction, productivity improvements, and margin expansion
Improve consistency and accuracy of bill-of-materials (BOM) structures and inventory costing methodologies
Translate operational data into actionable financial insights for plant and corporate leadership
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure alignment with financial and operational goals
Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and recommend corrective actions to improve plant performance
Lead financial process improvement initiatives across all manufacturing sites
Enhance revenue cycle accounting processes and financial workflows
Drive standardization of financial practices, systems, and controls across ERP platforms (e.g., NetSuite, Syteline)
Support broader continuous improvement and transformation initiatives
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and all applicable regulatory requirements
Maintain and strengthen internal controls across all plant locations
Support internal and external audits and ensure audit readiness
Safeguard company assets through disciplined financial oversight
Act as a trusted advisor to plant leadership and corporate executives
Provide financial guidance to support strategic decisions, capital investments, and operational initiatives
Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, HR, and Commercial teams
Align financial performance with broader business strategy and long-term objectives