Plant Controller, C&I: Strategic Manufacturing Finance Leader

Generac

Beaver Dam (WI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Generac is seeking a Plant Controller to partner with plant and executive leadership across U.S. manufacturing sites to drive profitability through cost management, capacity planning, and make-versus-buy decisions.

You will lead forecasting, cost modeling, and develop a Senior Financial Analyst while delivering actionable insights and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations in Beaver Dam and beyond.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, plant accounting, or a similar environment.
Experience leading projects, initiatives, or cross-functional teams.
Experience working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Partner with plant and executive leadership to analyze and improve manufacturing cost performance.
Prepare and present monthly manufacturing KPIs, including labor efficiencies, material variances, spending variances, and cost of goods produced.
Deliver clear analysis of manufacturing variances and recommend actions to improve performance.
Monitor spending against budget and provide insights into key drivers and deviations.
Develop financial models and "what-if" scenarios to support production transfers, capacity planning, and make-versus-buy decisions.
Lead, coach, and develop a Senior Financial Analyst while fostering team growth and engagement.
Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes.
Build and maintain labor and overhead forecasts that support strategic planning.
Partner with Operations to identify transaction or process issues and implement corrective actions.