Plant Controller - Lenoir City, TN

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Lenoir City (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated is seeking a Plant Controller in Lenoir City, Tennessee. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, ensuring SOX compliance, and managing the local financial reporting teams. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and extensive experience in controllership.

The right candidate will also need to demonstrate strong leadership, communication skills, and familiarity with SAP and OneStream. Join Hubbell for a dynamic work environment that values equality and development.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive controllership experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff performance.
• Skilled at evaluating employee performance.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting.
• Ensure SOX compliance and operational effectiveness of all internal controls.
• Provide guidance to local financial reporting teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

SOX Compliance

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Blackline

Job description

Job Overview

This position will be based in Lenoir City, Tennessee and report directly to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Specialty Infrastructure Controller. It will be responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting, ensuring compliance with internal controls over financial reporting for the Enclosures business. The role oversees the monthly closing cycle and controls, interfaces regularly with the HUS Group finance and controllership leaders to articulate results with clarity and transparency, and maintains a strong controls environment. The Plant Controller, Enclosures is responsible for the SOX 404 internal control environment within the business unit and collaborates with the HUS Group and the Corporate Controller’s Team to ensure proper SOX 404 compliance and continuous improvement. This high‑profile role serves 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. The Plant Controller also partners with the FP&A team, local operational team, and other functional areas to provide value‑added business analysis and meaningful financial and operational metrics that inform insightful, accurate, and timely decision‑making. Additionally, the position monitors, controls, analyzes, and reports on all restructuring initiatives, supports acquisition integration initiatives (particularly finance integration and SOX 404 compliance for newly acquired businesses), and delivers SOX 404 compliance for newly acquired entities.

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 maintain a strong control environment that meets 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 and procedures.
• Deliver robust and insightful OneStream‑based balance‑sheet fluctuation analysis.
• Oversee all key reserves (Warranty, E&O, Contra‑A/R, inventory shrink, restructuring, etc.) and conduct ongoing assessments of warranty activity and reserves.
• Oversee 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).

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive controllership experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience with SAP, OneStream, and Blackline 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.
• Ability to work hands‑on within various departments and communicate effectively up the chain of command.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high‑growth environment.
• Proficiency in verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Exhibit a confident leadership presence and can effectively 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.