Hybrid Financial Controller: Manufacturing FP&A Leader

Voith US Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility with Work/Life Balance

401K with generous company match

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Voith US Inc. in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a finance team and deliver actionable insights across two manufacturing sites. The role blends plant controlling with financial controlling, including FP&A, balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow oversight.

You will drive month-end close, budgeting, cost analyses, and continuous improvement while working with operations and management; travel up to 10-15% domestically.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in controlling and financial management. Experience in a managerial role is a differentiator.
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, cost accounting/product costing, and financial planning processes.
• Good analytical and problemsolving skills, with a focus on critical thinking.
• Experience working with ERP systems (JD Edwards preferred; SAP a plus).
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strategic thinking and process improvement abilities are a differentiator.
• Ability to travel domestically 10-15% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including coordination with internal and external auditors.
• Manage fixed assets processes, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and treasury guidelines.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment and serve as Compliance Officer for the supported units.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning in partnership with operational and commercial leaders.
• Analyze cost structures, standard costs, and manufacturing variances.
• Conduct product profitability and margin analysis to identify cost optimization opportunities and improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct regular financial performance reviews and proactively identify operational and financial improvement opportunities.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insights to leadership through performance reviews and management reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Finance and Controlling professionals, fostering accountability and professional growth.
• Evaluate and continuously improve financial processes, reporting tools, and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency.

Skills

Financial analysis

Management reporting

Cost accounting

ERP systems

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

JD Edwards

SAP

Job description

Voith US Inc. in Shreveport, LA, is seeking a Financial Controller to lead a finance team and deliver actionable insights across two manufacturing sites. The role blends plant controlling with financial controlling, including FP&A, balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow oversight.

You will drive month-end close, budgeting, cost analyses, and continuous improvement while working with operations and management; travel up to 10-15% domestically.