Plant Controller - Bowling Green, KY

VetJobs; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 124,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Profit sharing

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Colgate-Palmolive’s Hill's Pet Nutrition site in Bowling Green, KY seeks a Plant Controller to lead financial planning, cost management, and internal controls for the manufacturing site.

The role reports to the Director of Finance - Hill's Supply Chain and manages a finance team to optimize variances, ROI on capital investments, and continuous improvement initiatives aligned with the company’s mission to deliver world-class pet nutrition.

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.

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.

Skills

SAP

Google Suite

Microsoft Excel

Enterprise reporting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Finance software

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is 'On-Site' at the location detailed in the job post.

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.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 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.

City

Bowling Green

State

Kentucky

Job Category

Manufacturing

Job Code

Operations_ Specialist

Affiliate Sponsor

Colgate-Palmolive