Plant Controller - Lenoir City, TN

Hubbell Incorporated; Bucktown (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Financial Reporting Lead based in Lenoir City, Tennessee. This position reports to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Specialty Infrastructure Controller and is responsible for accurate financial reporting and SOX compliance.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA or CMA designation, along with 7+ years of experience in a leadership role. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. Experience with SAP, OneStream, and BlackLine is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with Hubbell Policies & Procedures.
• Ensure SOX compliance and operational effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly closing cycle and controls, maintaining a strong controls environment.

Skills

Leadership

U.S. GAAP

SOX Compliance

Financial Reporting

SAP

OneStream

BlackLine

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA

Job description

Job Overview

Position based in Lenoir City, Tennessee, reporting to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Specialty Infrastructure Controller. Responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting for the Enclosures business. Oversee the monthly closing cycle and controls, interface with the HUS Group finance and controllership leaders, and maintain a strong controls environment.

The role includes SOX 404 compliance, collaboration with the Corporate Controller's Team, and serves as a key interface between the Hubbell Utility Solutions Controllership team and Finance leadership teams. Work closely with FP&A, local operations, and other functional areas to provide business analysis, monitor restructuring initiatives, support acquisition integration, and deliver 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 meets business demands.
• Responsible for SOX compliance and the 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.
• 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 the 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 preferred.
• Ability to motivate, energize, manage, mentor, and develop staff performance.
• Skilled at evaluating employees' performance in a balanced and consistent manner and providing training, direction, and support.
• Able to work hands‑on within 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 in a high‑growth environment.
• Proficiency in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Exhibit a confident leadership presence and can modify presentation styles to all levels within an organization.
• Highly organized with the ability to work well under tight time constraints and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.

Hubbell Incorporated

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.