Manufacturing Financial Controller

The Timken Company

Montgomery (AL)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 145,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package (health

401(k) retirement with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Education expense reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Timken Company is seeking a Financial Plant Controller for our Montgomery, IL site. Lead plant accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting, guiding budgeting, forecasting, standard costing, and audits.

Collaborate with engineering and operations to drive business cases and capital projects. The role emphasizes strong leadership of the plant Finance team, cross-functional partnership, and adherence to corporate policies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in management accounting with manufacturing exposure.
Strong proficiency in MS Office and ERP/financial systems.

Responsibilities

Direct daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations, including journal entries and reconciliations.
Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, standard costing, audits and compliance.
Maintain internal control environment to safeguard assets and ensure accurate reporting.
Provide financial guidance to plant leadership for operational decision making.
Own standard costing, cost roll processes, and cost system maintenance.
Lead capital project evaluations and business-case development with cross-functional teams.
Lead and develop the plant Finance team and coach non-finance leaders.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Process understanding

Communication skills

Professional certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

What Timken makes possible begins with you.

Those who came before us helped land a man on the moon, create the world's infrastructure, and introduce renewable energy alternatives. Now you can join the Timken team to write your own unique story and help drive what's next.

A career at Timken means you can have an immediate impact doing work that matters to the world- improving the efficiency of today's industrial equipment and preparing for the future of motion on our planet and beyond. New employees can start contributing right away, and there are many opportunities to advance your career at your own pace. Join our global team of 20,000 people in 46 countries and start helping our customers push the limits of what's possible in their world of motion.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a Financial Plant Controller to join our manufacturing site in Montgomery, IL. The Plant Controller leads all plant accounting and financial reporting activities, establishes and maintains a strong internal control environment, and analyzes plant financial performance to provide actionable insights. The role oversees financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, standard costing, audits, and other accounting functions.

What We Offer:

Competitive pay.
Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision coverage.
Benefits start on first day of employment.
401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match.
10 paid holidays per year plus paid vacation.
Paid parental leave at one year of service.
Employee discounts on products and services.
Education expense reimbursement, eligible to apply on first day of employment.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Essential Responsibilities:

Financial Close: Direct daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting operations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.
P&L and Balance Sheet: Maintain oversight of financial statement integrity and ensure timely resolution of accounting issues. This includes analysis and stewardship of financial results to support operational and strategic decision making.
Financial Control & Compliance: Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting. Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
Operations Reporting & Planning: Serve as a key member of the plant leadership team, providing financial guidance to support operational decision-making. Work with cross-functional management to provide accurate performance reports and analysis. This includes leading business planning and forecasting efforts.
Standard Costing: Own the plant cost accounting function, including standard cost development, annual cost roll processes, and cost system maintenance.
Capital Planning: Lead financial evaluation and justification of capital expenditures through strategic analyses. Partner with engineering and operations teams to develop business cases for capital projects.
Team Management: Lead and develop the plant Finance team, providing training, coaching, and career development. Build strong relationships with senior management and cross-functional teams. Provide coaching and financial training to non-finance leaders across the plant.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
A minimum of 10 years of experience with broad management accounting background, preferably with responsibilities over operational reporting and standard costing in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Able to demonstrate a strong understanding of business processes: Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Production Orders, Sox Controls, and Standard Costing.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
CIMA/ ACCA/ CMA designations or certification as a Certified Public Accountant are a plus.

Compensation:

The annual starting salary range for this position is $110,000 - $145,000 and is commensurate on experience and education. This full-time position is eligible to participate in the bonus program, paid time off plan, 401k, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

All qualified applicants shall be treated equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities, experiences and other employment standards. There will be no discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Timken is a global technology leader in engineered bearings and industrial motion. Our expanding portfolio of next-generation solutions helps customers around the world improve efficiency, solve their toughest challenges, and push the boundaries of performance. We employ 19,000 people globally, operate from 45 countries, and posted $4.6 billion in sales in 2025.

We have been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 6x by Newsweek and one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® 15x by Ethisphere.

Why Choose Timken?