Plant Controller

Legrand, North & Central America; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Legrand is seeking a Plant Controller for the Pass & Seymour Team in Concord, NC to support the facility's day-to-day financial and operational functions.

The role includes financial close, reporting, cost control, capital projects, and internal controls, with cross-functional collaboration to drive cost reductions and productivity improvements.

Qualifications

• Strong financial control background and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and analysis on operational issues to drive cost reductions and productivity.
• Prepare financial projections based on sales and production forecasts and coordinate with Operations to address variances.
• Coordinate capital expenditures and ensure assets are tracked in accounting systems.
• Complete monthly close and financial analysis, reconciling variances and strengthening controls.
• Support quarterly and annual forecasting and budgeting activities.

Skills

Strong financial controls

Excel

Access

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA desired

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Controller to join the Pass & Seymour Team in Concord, NC. The position will support manufacturing operations in Concord, North Carolina. The Plant Controller is responsible for the day-to-day financial and operational support for the Concord, NC facility. This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day financial activities of the plant, monthly accounting close, productivity reviews, financial reporting, and internal controls for Concord, NC.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial support and analysis to the business on operational issues, such as freight, packaging, capital expenditures, logistics, inventory, and insource/outsource activities. Help drive cost reductions and improve productivity. Identify cost reduction opportunities and partner with operations to achieve results.
• Prepare financial projections based on current sales and production forecasts. Compare estimates to prior year and budget. Work with the Director of Operations and Plant Managers to address negative trends and drive positive results.
• Coordinate capital expenditures for the Pass & Seymour business and ensure that current assets are maintained in the accounting system(s). Track spending on new projects and ensure additions, deletions, and transfers are recorded and reported appropriately.
• Work with the EWS Finance Team to complete the monthly accounting close and monthly financial analysis package. Review variances and reconcile account balances. Identify and correct control weaknesses, ensuring proper controls are in place in all areas of the operation.
• Various job duties/responsibilities and special projects as required.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual activities such as forecasting, budgeting, and completing the cost roll-up for the Pass & Seymour business.

Qualifications

Education:

• BS in Accounting or Finance with an MBA or CPA desired.

Experience:

• 10 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years in Finance and accounting management (i.e., controller, assistant controller, finance/accounting manager).
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Public accounting experience is a plus.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

• Strong financial control background and demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills. Demonstrated good judgment, well-developed business ethics, integrity, and consultancy skills.
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, and related financial software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and conflict resolution skills required. Ability to communicate persuasively and effectively and manage multiple priorities in an intense, deadline-driven environment.

About Us

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical, and Data Center markets. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division

Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit