Plant Controller- Aiken, SC

Hubbell Incorporated; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Aiken, SC is seeking a Plant Controller, IVP to oversee financial reporting, close cycles, and SOX 404 compliance. You will partner with FP&A, operations and IT to deliver timely, accurate numbers and robust controls in a fast‑growing business.

The role requires 7+ years in controllership with leadership experience; CPA or CMA is preferred; SAP, OneStream and Blackline experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive controllership experience with leadership.
• Experience with SAP, OneStream, and Blackline is advantageous.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills; able to lead cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain SOX 404 compliance and strengthen internal control environment.
• Partner with FP&A, operations, and IT to deliver value-added financial analysis.
• Lead and develop the local finance team; ensure proper balance sheet substantiation.
• Manage reserves and asset capitalization, depreciation and impairment reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Blackline

Job description

This position will be based in Aiken, SC and report directly to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Power Brands Controller. This position will have responsibility for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting and will ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting for the I&VP business. This position will oversee the monthly closing cycle and controls and will interface regularly with the HUS Group finance and controllership leaders to articulate results with clarity and transparency and maintain a strong controls environment.

The Plant Controller, IVP is responsible for the SOX 404 internal control environment within the business unit and must collaborate with the HUS Group as well as the Corporate Controller’s Team to ensure proper SOX 404 compliance and continuous improvement in this critical area. This high-profile role will also serve as a key interface between the Hubbell Utility Solutions Controllership team and Finance leadership teams, to ensure objectives are met and internal customer requirements are satisfied on a regular basis.

The Plant Controller, IVP will be responsible to partner with the FP&A team, local operational team and other functional areas of the business to ensure the delivery of value-added business analysis and meaningful financial and operational metrics that lead to insightful, accurate, timely business decision‑making. This position is also responsible for monitoring, controlling, analyzing and reporting on all restructuring initiatives, including project economics and savings validation. In addition, this role is required to support acquisition integration, particularly finance integration initiatives and activities, and for delivering SOX 404 compliance for newly acquired businesses.

A Day In The Life

• Principally responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with Hubbell Policies & Procedures, U.S. GAAP and required timelines.
• Partner with the local operations team to ensure a strong control environment that also meets the needs of the business demands.
• Responsible for SOX compliance and operational effectiveness of all internal controls over financial reporting.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision and guidance to the local financial reporting teams.
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully supported each month and properly reconciled in accordance with company Policy & Procedures on a monthly basis.
• Responsible for delivering robust and insightful OneStream‑based balance sheet fluctuation analysis.
• Monthly oversight of all key reserves (Warranty, E&O, Contra‑A/R, inventory shrink, restructuring, etc.) including ongoing assessments of warranty activity and reserves.
• Oversight of equipment capitalization, depreciation, and ongoing impairment assessments.
• Ensure the company operates to high standards of corporate governance and follows all financial and regulatory requirements of a U.S. public company.
• Oversee quality and accuracy of all work performed by Hubbell Shared Services (OHF) in support of A/R, Accounting, A/P, T&E, Credit, etc.
• Partner with IT to ensure all systems impacting financial reporting are SOX 404 compliant (e.g. User access reviews, Segregation of Duties, system configuration, etc.).

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Controllership activity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• SAP, OneStream and Blackline experience is preferred.
• Ability to motivate, energize, manage, mentor and develop performance of staff.
• Skilled at evaluating employees’ performance in a balanced and consistent manner and providing training, direction and support.
• Able to work hands‑on within the various departments of the organization and communicate effectively up the chain of command.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high‑growth environment.
• Proficient in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Exhibit a confident leadership presence and can effectively modify presentation styles to all levels within an organization.
• Highly organized with an ability to work well under tight time constraints and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.