Plant Controller - Reading, PA

Hubbell Lighting Inc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hubbell Incorporated in Reading, PA seeks a Plant Controller for GAI-Tronics to lead finance at the plant level, partnering with site leadership to drive profitability, margin expansion and disciplined execution. You will manage reporting, planning, cost accounting, working capital and controls within a global manufacturing environment.

As a key member of the Harsh & Hazardous finance organization, you will guide, challenge and influence senior leaders, ensure SOX compliance, optimize working

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control principles and US GAAP.
• SOX compliance experience and audit support.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close and review income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
• Lead annual plan, monthly forecasts and long-range planning.
• Partner with plant operations to analyze performance and variances.
• Maintain standard cost and inventory accounting processes; support cycle counts.
• Develop financial models for investments, pricing and cost reductions.
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance at site level.
• Communicate financial results and insights to GM and leadership.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

OneStream

HFM

Job description

Job Overview

The Plant Controller for GAI-Tronics serves as a key member of the GAI-Tronics leadership team and the Hubbell Harsh & Hazardous finance organization. Reporting directly to the Harsh & Hazardous Director of Finance, this role is the primary finance partner to the General Manager and site leadership team, providing financial guidance, operational insight and constructive challenge to support profitable growth, margin expansion and disciplined execution. The Plant Controller has overall responsibility for plant financial reporting, planning and forecasting, cost accounting, working capital, financial analysis and the local control environment. The role combines strategic business partnership with hands-on controllership and operations finance leadership.

The Plant Controller for GAI-Tronics serves as a key member of the GAI-Tronics leadership team and the Hubbell Harsh & Hazardous finance organization. Reporting directly to the Harsh & Hazardous Director of Finance, this role is the primary finance partner to the General Manager and site leadership team, providing financial guidance, operational insight and constructive challenge to support profitable growth, margin expansion and disciplined execution. The Plant Controller has overall responsibility for plant financial reporting, planning and forecasting, cost accounting, working capital, financial analysis and the local control environment. The role combines strategic business partnership with hands-on controllership and operations finance leadership.

Day In The Life

• Accounting & Financial Reporting – Lead a timely and accurate month-end close and rigorously review the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow results. Prepare monthly flux analysis, validate the underlying operational drivers and clearly communicate the story behind the numbers to the GM, leadership team and Harsh & Hazardous finance leadership.
• Financial Planning & Analysis – Lead the annual plan, monthly forecasts and longer-range planning processes for GAI-Tronics. Coordinate functional inputs, manage planning calendars, develop scenarios, identify risks and opportunities and translate business activity into clear financial outcomes.
• Operations Finance – Serve as the primary finance partner to plant operations. Track and analyze plant performance against targets; evaluate material, labor, overhead, absorption, productivity, scrap and other manufacturing variances; and recommend corrective actions that improve operating performance.
• Cost Accounting & Inventory – Maintain strong standard cost and inventory accounting processes. Lead annual standard cost revaluation, support physical inventory and cycle-count processes, review excess and obsolete inventory, and partner with operations and supply chain to improve inventory accuracy and working capital performance.
• Business Partnership & Decision Support – Guide the GM and cross-functional leadership team with objective, fact-based analysis. Develop financial models for capital and non-capital investments, new products, make-or-buy decisions, footprint or product-line moves, customer pricing, sourcing, logistics and other strategic initiatives.
• Controls, Compliance & Audit – Champion the Hubbell internal control environment at the Reading site. Ensure compliance with US GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policies and corporate reporting standards. Coordinate internal audit activity, local control testing, fixed asset controls, cutoff procedures and management certifications.
• Performance Management – Establish and maintain actionable financial and operational KPIs. Lead monthly business performance reviews, identify unfavorable trends early, proactively communicate business

What will help you thrive in this role?

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, preferably in a publicly traded or global manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost control principles and US GAAP.
• Demonstrated hands-on manufacturing cost accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory accounting and operational variance analysis.
• Experience leading month-end close, balance sheet reviews, financial planning and performance reporting.
• Strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining internal controls; practical experience with SOX compliance and audit support.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with a mid-to-large-scale ERP system and financial consolidation/reporting tools - SAP, One Stream or HFM experience is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable recommendations.
• Proven ability to collaborate across operations, commercial, supply chain, engineering, human resources and finance teams at all organizational levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and capable of balancing strategic priorities with hands-on execution.
• Demonstrate unwavering integrity and ethics, sound judgment, transparency and accountability in all financial matters.
• Serve Our Customers by understanding internal and external customer needs and delivering responsive, practical financial support.
• Operate with Discipline through strong controls, accurate reporting, rigorous analysis, effective prioritization and reliable follow-through.
• Grow the Enterprise by applying strategic thinking, an ownership mindset and data-driven insight to profitable growth and margin expansion.
• Develop Our People by building capability, encouraging collaboration, providing candid feedback and supporting an inclusive, respectful workplace.
• Communicate complex financial concepts in clear, concise terms for non-finance audiences and present confidently to senior management.
• Act as a self-starter who can work independently, influence without relying solely on authority, and perform effectively in a matrix organization.
• Proactively identify and communicate risks and opportunities, recommend solutions and drive actions to completion.
• Work effectively under tight deadlines and during peak close, forecast and planning cycles while maintaining quality and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills. Must present confidently to an audience composed of Sr. Management
• Computer Skills: Must have strong Microsoft Office experience including Excel and PowerPoint. Mid-to-large scale ERP system experience, (SAP a plus). Experience with OneStream, Hyperion or similar financial reporting/consolidations software is preferred.

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Electrical Solutions

Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. HES provides the critical components that allow operators of buildings, factories and other industrial infrastructure to connect, protect, wire and manage power.

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.