Plant Controller

Acuity Inc.; Rincón De Guadalupe; Presencial; MXN 700.000 - 1.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Acuity Inc. in Matamoros seeks a Plant Controller to act as the primary finance partner for the manufacturing facility.

You will provide financial guidance, operational insights, and performance analysis, leading month-end close, financial reporting, KPI analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, and collaboration with operations on the plant floor. The role requires hands-on involvement with cross-functional teams, advanced Excel skills, ERP experience, and strong communication to translate finance

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years in manufacturing/maquiladora preferred.
• Cost accounting experience required.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/financial reporting experience.
• Strong business partnering and communication skills.
• English proficiency (80%+).

Responsabilidades

• Partner with plant leadership to improve financial awareness and operational decisions.
• Lead monthly financial close with reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements with KPI analysis.
• Develop and report operational and financial KPIs.
• Support budgeting and annual targets.
• Participate in production and operational meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant financial performance.
• Build financial models in Excel and ERP reports.

Conocimientos

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Excel modeling

Cross-functional partnering

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Herramientas

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Descripción del empleo

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals.

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com .

Job Summary

The Plant Controller serves as the primary finance business partner for the Matamoros manufacturing facility, supporting plant leadership by providing financial guidance, operational insights, and performance analysis. This role is responsible for month-end close, financial reporting, KPI analysis, cost accounting, budgeting, and driving financial performance through close collaboration with manufacturing operations. The position requires a hands-on presence on the plant floor and strong partnership with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with plant leadership to improve financial awareness and support operational decision-making.
• Lead the monthly financial close process, including account reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with detailed performance analysis.
• Develop, analyze, and report operational and financial KPIs.
• Respond to ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests.
• Prepare annual financial targets and support budgeting activities.
• Participate in daily, weekly, and monthly production and operational meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant financial performance.
• Build and maintain financial models and reports using Excel and ERP systems.
• Support cost accounting activities and manufacturing financial analysis.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent required.
• MBA or CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• 3+ years of finance experience within a manufacturing or maquiladora environment preferred.
• Cost Accounting experience required.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations and plant leadership.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (financial modeling required).
• ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Financial statement preparation and analysis.
• KPI development and reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting.
• Cost accounting.
• Strong business partnering and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance leaders.
• Ability to work cross-functionally.
• Highly motivated, collaborative, and self-driven.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• English proficiency (80%+ written and verbal).

Travel Requirements

• 10-15%.

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at [phone], select option 4. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search.