Job Description

Job Title: Controller

Function/Department: Finance

Reports to: Senior Director, Operations Finance

Location: Ironton, Ohio

FLSA: Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Vertiv, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions and services, is seeking a dynamic Controller to join our Americas Finance team as the finance leader at our Ironton, Ohio manufacturing facility.  Your role will include managing a team to provide strategic & operational leadership, value added reporting & analysis, and effective internal controls over spending, workforce planning, & inventory management. You will be in frequent contact with Operations Leadership and department heads at the plant including shop floor presence to drive business performance and operational excellence. This role requires a self-starter with strong experience in manufacturing finance, operational leadership, and process improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic & Operational Leadership:
  • Lead strategic planning and target setting of key performance indicators (KPI’s) for the Plant Operations teams
  • Maintain regular shop floor presence to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and build strong relationships with production and warehouse teams
  • Lead and actively participate in cross-functional value stream mapping or plant transformation projects to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization
  • Partner with operations leaders to optimize production processes and resource utilization 
  • Actively participate in production meetings and problem-solving sessions
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with diverse stakeholders from the shop floor to senior leadership
• Financial Leadership:
  • Accountable for plant manufacturing financials; primarily conversion costs (usage variances, labor, & overhead), logistics, freight, warehousing, inventory, and capex
  • Ensure robust financial controls over spending, workforce, and inventory while maintaining operational flexibility
  • Analyze financial performance and trends to make recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce costs
  • Maintain inventory accuracy through effective oversight of work order variances, cycle counts, annual physical inventories, and timely completion of inventory related transactions performed by Operations. 
  • Translate shop floor observations into actionable financial insights and improvement initiatives
  • Provide frequent reporting on manufacturing plant KPI’s to assess operational efficiency and conversion cost
  • Interlock with Plant & Regional Management on monthly forecasts for plant labor, expenses, and inventory
  • Lead cost reduction programs through direct engagement with production teams
  • Provide ad hoc analytical support as a business partner to Operations and Finance leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or Finance; MBA preferred
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing finance including financial and operations leadership
• Advanced knowledge of operational metrics, cost accounting, and inventory management
• Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performance teams
• Ability to pull together and summarize large amounts of data into concise explanations
• Comprehensive and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
  ERP systems experience, preferably Oracle

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Promote Transparent and Open Communication
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments.  With more than 30,000 people worldwide and nearly $8 billion in revenue, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 130 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to [email protected]. If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the company’s career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

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