Finance Director/Plant Controller

Power Solutions International; Town of Darien (WI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Pet insurance

401k match

Life insurance and AD&D

Short- and long-term disability

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Power Solutions International is seeking a Finance Director/Plant Controller for its Wisconsin facilities. You will lead all site finance and accounting activities, drive monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and partner with Plant and Operations leadership to deliver financial insight and cost discipline.

The role requires deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong GAAP/SOX controls, and a track record of building high performing teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a Plant Controller or manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Cost Accounting, Standard Costing, Variance Analysis, Manufacturing Financial Reporting.
• Leadership experience in financial operations at a major company or division of a large corporation, ideally a publicly traded company.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence executive management and business operations leadership.
• Demonstrated creation, implementation, and adherence to internal financial controls that support SOX, SEC, GAAP standards.
• Ability to recruit, develop and retain a high performing team.
• Proficiency in financial ERP systems (Epicor a plus), Microsoft Office, and general computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance and accounting leader for the Wisconsin facilities, with overall responsibility for all site financial and accounting activities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, supporting schedules, and timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Direct all plant finance functions, including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and operational financial reporting.
• Partner closely with Plant and Operations leadership to provide financial analysis and business insights that drive operational excellence, productivity improvements, and informed decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze key operational and financial performance indicators, including manufacturing cost variances, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, capital spending, and other plant performance metrics.
• Prepare and communicate financial results, forecasts, and key business insights to plant management, corporate finance, and the parent company, while supporting strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting organization by establishing an effective structure, building team capabilities, and driving continuous process improvements.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial statements and reporting packages to the parent company.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational benchmarks to measure business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for capital investments, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and other strategic business initiatives.
• Lead the annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, establishing financial objectives and performance targets aligned with company goals.
• Coordinate and support all internal and external audits by preparing required analyses, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the internal control owner for assigned processes, ensuring compliance with SOX, legal, and regulatory requirements through design, documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of effective controls.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by management.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

SOX compliance

GAAP compliance

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Variance analysis

Manufacturing financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA certification

Tools

Epicor ERP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: WI Darien - Darien, WI 53114Salary Range: $145,000.00 - $170,000.00 SalaryJob Category: AccountingSalary range:$145,000 - $170,000 / year + short term bonus + long term bonus

Power Solutions International (PSI) is a leader in large gen-set packaging and enclosures. We provide turnkey, custom power packages that integrate alternators, cooling systems, controls, switchgear, cabling, and protection, delivered as containerized, skid, or walk-in solutions. Our team manages the full lifecycle from application engineering and 3D design to structural fabrication, wiring and piping, sound and thermal management, code compliance, factory acceptance testing, and site support. With scalable production capacity and disciplined program management, PSI delivers repeatable quality and reliable performance on complex builds for mission-critical and industrial applications worldwide.

Summary:

Under the direction of the VP & Corporate Controller, the Finance Director/Plant Controller is responsible for the finance and accounting operations of the WI facilities. This is a high-impact finance leadership role that serves as a strategic partner to Plant and Operations leadership, helping drive financial performance, cost efficiency, operational excellence, and business growth. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment. This role will also include the production of periodic financial statements, budgets, and maintenance of an adequate system of accounting internal controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company’s reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary finance and accounting leader for the Wisconsin facilities, with overall responsibility for all site financial and accounting activities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, supporting schedules, and timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Direct all plant finance functions, including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and operational financial reporting.
• Partner closely with Plant and Operations leadership to provide financial analysis and business insights that drive operational excellence, productivity improvements, and informed decision-making.
• Monitor and analyze key operational and financial performance indicators, including manufacturing cost variances, inventory accuracy, labor efficiency, capital spending, and other plant performance metrics.
• Prepare and communicate financial results, forecasts, and key business insights to plant management, corporate finance, and the parent company, while supporting strategic initiatives and special projects.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Lead and develop the accounting organization by establishing an effective structure, building team capabilities, and driving continuous process improvements.
• Ensure the timely preparation and submission of complete and accurate financial statements and reporting packages to the parent company.
• Develop and monitor key financial and operational benchmarks to measure business performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support for capital investments, pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and other strategic business initiatives.
• Lead the annual business planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes, establishing financial objectives and performance targets aligned with company goals.
• Coordinate and support all internal and external audits by preparing required analyses, reports, and supporting documentation.
• Serve as the internal control owner for assigned processes, ensuring compliance with SOX, legal, and regulatory requirements through design, documentation, execution, and continuous improvement of effective controls.
• Perform other duties and special assignments as directed by management.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Plant Controller or manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Strong understanding of Cost Accounting
• Standard Costing
• Variance Analysis
• Manufacturing Financial Reporting
• Leadership experience in financial operations at a major company or division of a large corporation, ideally a publicly traded company.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence executive management and business operations leadership.
• Demonstrated creation, implementation, and adherence to internal financial controls that support SOX, SEC, GAAP standards.
• Ability to recruit, develop and retain a high performing team.
• Proficiency in financial ERP systems (Epicor a plus), Microsoft Office, and general computer skills.

Preferred

• CPA or Certified Management Accountant certificate
• MBA
• Public Accounting Experience

PSI offers a wide range of benefits from medical, dental, and vision to pet insurance as well as discounted prescription plans. Additionally, we also provide a 401k match, life insurance and AD&D, short- and long-term disability, and an employee assistance program. Come join our team and learn more about PSI and what we have to offer!

Power Solutions International/3Pi is an EOE disability/vet company offering a drug-free workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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