Plant Controller

Siemens; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 145,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a Plant Controller to lead all financial aspects of a new Greenfield manufacturing startup. You will partner with the Plant Manager and cross-functional leaders to drive planning, control, and KPIs, ensuring accurate books and strong financial governance.

The role emphasizes cost optimization, digitalization of processes, and implementation of systems like SAP and MES, with a focus on delivering actionable insights and leading a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance.
• 8+ years’ experience in Finance, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in large and complex manufacturing environments.
• In-depth knowledge of SAP FI/CO and digitalization/automation tools (Tableau, Snowflake, KNIME, PowerBI).
• Strong networking, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong budgeting and forecasting understanding.
• Experience in developing and directing teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Drive planning and controlling activities.
• Monitor KPIs and deliver actionable insights.
• Champion continuous improvement and cost optimization initiatives.
• Implement systems/tools such as SAP, MES for financial support.
• Coordinate with purchasing/planning/logistics to manage inventory.
• Develop internal controls and coordinate with auditors.
• Recruit and develop team members.

Skills

Finance leadership

SAP FI/CO

Tableau

PowerBI

Data analysis

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

B.S. in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

MES

Tableau

Snowflake

KNIME

PowerBI

Job description

Are you looking for a company that empowers talent?
Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering customers by combining the real and digital worlds, thereby improving how we live, work, and move today and for the next generation! We know that the only way a business thrives is if our people are thriving. That’s why we always put our people first. Our global, diverse team would be happy to support you and challenge you to grow in new ways. Who knows where our shared journey will take you?
Transform the everyday with us!
From Day 1, you are empowered to create an impact with your full potential and creativity to make a difference for tomorrow.
We truly have an inclusive and diverse team culture where you can be yourself. Our extensive global presence offers a diverse range of career opportunities across various industries, nations, and job domains, empowering our workforce to continuously enhance their skills and stay competitive.
Join our Smart Infrastructure (SI) team as a Plant Controller and play a key role in the successful ramp-up of a new Greenfield manufacturing facility. In this highly visible position, you will lead all financial aspects of the factory startup while partnering closely with the Plant Manager, plant leadership team, Director of Operations Finance (Systems), Operations Finance, Performance Controlling, Apparatus factory finance teams, and cross-functional business partners.
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, driving planning and controlling activities, monitoring and analyzing key performance indicators, and delivering actionable insights to support operational and financial decision-making. This role will also champion continuous improvement initiatives, cost optimization efforts, and strategic projects to enhance operational performance and achieve business objectives.
This position is located in Fort Worth, Texas and is an onsite role.
As the Plant Controller, you will:

• Manage all commercial activities and be responsible for the commercial success of the plant.
• be part of the plant’s leadership team and the commercial partner to the Plant Manager
• Help define long term strategic targets and drive implementation by breaking them into achievable short-term objectives in a highly dynamic environment.
• Support and drive accuracy of master data and value flow in factories aiming at standardization and Sherpa readiness as well as optimized sales order controlling
• Evaluate and ensure alignment of operational and commercial targets. Develop KPI’s to measure such targets and collaborate cross-functionally to take corrective actions as necessary.
• Implement new systems, software and tools and enhance existing ones to ensure optimal support of technical and financial needs, e.g. SAP, MES, etc.
• Actively manage inventory by tracking variations, monitoring excess, booking reserves, analyzing cycle counts etc. Closely coordinate with purchasing, planning, and logistics to understand movements and its corresponding impacts to the financials.
• Innovate by standardizing and digitalizing existing processes and identify opportunities to develop new KPI’s or reporting that adds business value.
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls within the plant to ensure accuracy of books and records and process adherence, identify any gaps or weaknesses and coordinate with internal and external auditors.
• Recruit, manage, assess, and develop team members by setting challenging targets and ensure achievement by motivating, encouraging and advising as required.

You’ll win us over by having the following qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Finance, preferably in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience and in-depth know-how of large and complex manufacturing environments
• Comprehensive SCM- and manufacturing process understanding (beyond finance)
• Very strong in-depth knowledge of SAP (FI/CO) and digitalization- / automation tools (Tableau, Snowflake, KNIME, PowerBI, etc.) and AI
• Strong Networking-, Collaboration- and Stakeholder Management skills
• Ability to effectively manage deadlines, prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of budgeting and forecasting process.
• Experience and track record in developing and directing teams as well as to manage and develop individuals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Finance preferred.
• Strong impact on results in own area.

About Siemens:
We are a global technology company focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare. From more resource-efficient factories, resilient supply chains, and smarter buildings and grids to sustainable transportation as well as advanced healthcare, we create technology with purpose adding real value for customers. Learn more about Siemens here.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion in our Diverse Global Workforce:
We value your unique identity and perspective. We fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.
$145.156. $248,839. 20%