Plant Finance Controller - Finance Ops Leader

Whirlpool, Inc.; Amana (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Whirlpool employee discount

Fitness & educational reimbursement

Kitchenettes

Job summary

Whirlpool Corporation in Amana, Iowa, seeks a Manager, Finance Operations (Plant Controller) to join the manufacturing leadership team. You will guide the finance organization, lead month-end closes, forecasts, and strategic budgeting, while partnering with engineering and operations to optimize product costing and financial performance.

The role emphasizes strong analytical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and robust internal controls within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 4+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years in a Manufacturing company in an Accounting/Finance role

Responsibilities

• Guide, mentor and develop the organization's finance team in day-to-day financial activities.
• Lead month-end processes, monthly forecasts and yearly plans. Deliver robust financial reporting.
• Develop and implement Internal Controls, and ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Drive operational performance through robust financial analysis, resource allocation decision and analysis, capital requisition and management.
• Work cross-functionally to identify gaps and cost reduction opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure robust and accurate product costing.
• Drive continuous improvement in plant financial processes, standardization and compliance.
• Manage plant budgets and drive accountability and transparency with operations.
• Provide direction and guidance to manufacturing leadership and corporate finance functions.
• Lead the Cost Deployment Pillar of Amana’s WCM leadership team.

Skills

Analytical mind

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA/CMA or MBA

Tools

World Class Manufacturing (WCM)

Cost accounting

Job description

Whirlpool Corporation in Amana, Iowa, seeks a Manager, Finance Operations (Plant Controller) to join the manufacturing leadership team. You will guide the finance organization, lead month-end closes, forecasts, and strategic budgeting, while partnering with engineering and operations to optimize product costing and financial performance.

The role emphasizes strong analytical leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and robust internal controls within a world-class manufacturing environment.