Plant Controller

Hill's Pet Nutrition; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive is seeking a Plant Controller at Hill's Pet Nutrition in Bowling Green, KY. This role leads the site’s finance function, guiding budgeting, cost control, capital ROI, and continuous improvement initiatives to support manufacturing excellence.

You will partner with plant leadership to optimize variances, manage capital investments, and drive process automation across accounts payable and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related business field.
• 7+ years in corporate or plant finance/accounting.
• 3+ years in people leadership of finance/accounting professionals.
• Able to work in manufacturing and office environments including plant floors.

Responsibilities

• Lead site budget processes, LE preparation, and monthly close with variance insights.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to manufacturing partners and optimize costs.
• Mentor the plant finance team and maintain governance and internal controls.

Skills

Finance leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost management

ROI analysis

Data analysis

Manufacturing finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise financial reporting systems

Job description

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

Job Number #176178 - Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Role Summary

As the Plant Controller at Hill's Pet Nutrition, you will serve as the site's primary financial leader and strategic advisor, driving all plant financial planning, cost management, and internal controls. Reporting directly to the Director, Finance - Hill’s Supply Chain, you will manage and mentor a site finance team including a Sr. Financial Analyst and Financial Analyst. This high-impact position empowers you to partner with plant leadership to optimize manufacturing variances, evaluate capital investment ROI, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that support our mission of delivering world-class pet nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the site's consolidated budget processes, latest estimates (LEs), and monthly financial close analysis, providing strategic variance insights to Plant Leadership and Global Supply Chain Finance.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to manufacturing partners, analyzing risk/benefit relationships, cost structures, and operational decisions to minimize variable conversion costs and drive savings.
• Manage and mentor the plant finance team, overseeing professional development while establishing robust governance, internal controls, and asset protection systems in compliance with Colgate Financial Policies.
• Evaluate plant capital investments and engineering spend, utilizing return-on-investment (ROI) models, Colgate-Palmolive Capital Management systems, and fixed-asset ledger reviews to optimize capital spend.
• Drive process automation, continuous improvement and cost savings activities across accounts payable, inventory cycle counts, and financial reporting to enhance operational efficiency across cross-functional plant teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field
• 7+ years of professional experience in a corporate or plant finance/accounting environment
• 3+ years of direct people leadership experience managing finance or accounting professionals
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and office environment, including sitting at a desk, entering data, navigating plant floor areas, and supporting business demands

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional finance designation.
• Prior financial analysis experience in a manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, or Consumer Product Goods environment.
• Advanced technical proficiency in SAP, Google Suite, Microsoft Excel, and enterprise financial reporting systems.
• Strong demonstration of Colgate leadership principles, showcasing proven strength in effective communication, cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and team development.

Compensation And Benefits

Salary Range $124,000.00 - $174,000.00 USD

Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles.

Benefits: Salaried employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid parental leave, disability coverage, and participation in the 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions subject to eligibility requirements. Additional benefits include a minimum of 15 vacation/PTO days (hourly employees receive a minimum of 120 hours) and 13 paid holidays (vacation days are prorated based on the employee's hire date within the calendar year). Paid sick leave is adjusted based on role and location in accordance with local laws. Detailed information regarding paid sick leave entitlements will be provided to employees upon hiring and may be subject to adjustments based on changes in legislation or company policies.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.