Plant Controller, Chelmsford

Analog Devices; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Analog Devices, Inc. in Chelmsford, MA, seeks a Plant Controller to lead the site’s finance function, shaping cost structures and profitability for aerospace and defense products.

The role partners with site leadership, operations, and Commercial Finance to translate data into actionable insights. You will own standard costing, drive cost discipline, forecast and close processes, and ensure government program compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; MBA/CPA/CGFM preferred.
• Significant experience in manufacturing finance, preferably aerospace/defense/government contracting.
• Deep expertise in standard costing, billable rate structures, and cost accounting.
• Ability to translate financial insights into operational improvements in strategic planning and production.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve standard cost structures for Chelmsford manufacturing.
• Drive rigor in billable rates, cost methodologies, and CAS/FAR and US GAAP compliance.
• Develop activity-based costing frameworks to reveal cost drivers.
• Serve as Finance Business Partner to site leadership for operational decisions.
• Lead forecasting, close, and variance analysis with key drivers and risks.
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and SAP data integrity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Costing

Business partnering

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting

MBA / CPA / CGFM preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About Analog Devices

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, AI, and software technologies into solutions that combat climate change, reliably connect humans and the world, and help drive advancements in automation and robotics, mobility, healthcare, energy and data centers. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible. Learn more at www.analog.com and on LinkedIn and X .

Plant Controller

Location: Chelmsford, MA

Who We Are

Analog Devices, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADI ) is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare, combat climate change, and reliably connect humans and the world. With revenue of more than $11 billion in FY25 and approximately 24,500 people globally, ADI ensures today's innovators stay Ahead of What's Possible.

Empowering the Intelligent Edge

Our solutions help customers transform raw data into actionable insights and make connected devices smarter and more responsive. With our analog and mixed-signal devices, power management, radio frequency offerings, and edge processors and sensors, we harness and activate the data that bridges the physical and digital worlds. Whatever breakthroughs are next-in aerospace, automotive, sustainable energy, communications, digital healthcare, industrial automation, instrumentation, or consumer-ADI will be there to keep you ahead of what's possible.

The Role

We are seeking a Plant Controller to serve as the strategic finance leader for our Chelmsford, MA manufacturing site supporting ADFED operations. This role owns the financial architecture underpinning cost competitiveness, operational performance, and long-range profitability across mission-critical aerospace and defense products. The Plant Controller partners closely with site leadership, operations teams, and Commercial Finance to translate complex financial data into actionable operational insights. The role is responsible for driving disciplined cost structures, scalable processes, and financial accountability at a rapidly growing manufacturing site. This leader is expected to operate with strong business acumen, deep costing expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders in a highly dynamic, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and evolve standard cost structures for Chelmsford manufacturing, ensuring alignment with government program requirements and cost accounting standards.
• Drive rigor in billable rates, cost methodologies, and compliance with CAS/FAR and US GAAP requirements.
• Develop activity-based costing frameworks that improve visibility into cost drivers and accountability.
• Serve as the primary Finance Business Partner to site leadership, translating financial performance into operational decision-making.
• Lead forecasting, financial close, and variance analysis processes, clearly articulating key drivers and risks.
• Quantify and address sources of manufacturing inefficiency, including labor variance, material waste, and overhead absorption gaps.
• Partner with Commercial Finance to build long-range product profitability strategies and scenario models.
• Support decision-making on make-vs-buy, capital investments, and cost structure optimization.
• Drive initiatives that enhance long-term cost competitiveness of Chelmsford's product portfolio.
• Build strong relationships with operations leaders, engineers, and site stakeholders to drive financial accountability and shared ownership of performance.
• Influence decisions across functions without direct authority in a matrixed organization.
• Communicate complex financial insights in clear, actionable terms for non-finance audiences.
• Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and ERP data integrity aligned with SAP and financial systems.
• Drive process standardization, automation, and scalability across financial workflows.
• Ensure compliance with government accounting requirements and internal control frameworks.

Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline; MBA, CPA, or CGFM preferred.
• Significant experience in manufacturing finance, ideally within aerospace, defense, or government contracting environments.
• Deep expertise in standard costing, billable rate structures, and cost accounting methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop cost models and translate financial insights into operational improvements in strategic planning, assembly and test.