Plant Controlling Lead - Drive Profit & Performance

Danfoss GmbH; Van Wert, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th salary

Annual bonus

Paid vacation

Pension plans

Personal insurance

Job summary

Danfoss Power Solutions in Van Wert, OH is hiring a Senior Manager, Plant Controlling to oversee the financial performance of the DPS facility. You will drive profitability, analyze forecasts vs. actuals, and guide strategic decisions with cross-functional leadership.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate with global BU Controllers, and lead a team to protect assets while delivering strong ROIC. This role emphasizes cost control, budgeting, and governance.

Qualifications

• Requires CA or CMA with 8–10 years of industry experience.
• Strong ability to handle critical/high-pressure situations with rigorous follow-up and fast issue resolution.
• Structured, process-oriented, meticulous with large financial databases and complex matters.
• Proficient in SAP, Power BI, and MS Office; capable of managing financial data, analysis, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and performance management processes: profit plans, forecasts, variance analysis, and financial closure with GAAP compliance.
• Support leadership by analyzing forecasts, operating results, capital requests, quotations, and costing; advise on financial implications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Shared Service Centers to ensure policy and SOX compliance; coordinate general ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and ERP systems.
• Apply costing, budgeting, and process improvements to improve profitability and governance; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strengthen finance governance, internal controls, and asset protection; train teams and close audit gaps.

Skills

High-pressure problem solving

Networking

Financial data analysis

Education

CA or CMA (preferably CA)

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Danfoss Power Solutions in Van Wert, OH is hiring a Senior Manager, Plant Controlling to oversee the financial performance of the DPS facility. You will drive profitability, analyze forecasts vs. actuals, and guide strategic decisions with cross-functional leadership.

You will ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate with global BU Controllers, and lead a team to protect assets while delivering strong ROIC. This role emphasizes cost control, budgeting, and governance.