Plant Finance Controller

Currently, we are seeking qualified candidates for a Manager, Finance Operations (Plant Controller) in Amana, Iowa. This role is a great opportunity to be part of the leadership team in a manufacturing facility, driving overall strategy and operational excellence.

The Plant Controller is responsible for the leadership and development of plant finance professionals and ensuring a robust internal control system that enables accurate and transparent communication of financial performance to operations and plant leadership.  The plant controller is also responsible for leading the Cost Deployment Pillar within World Class Manufacturing (WCM) to identify losses within the plant and ensure appropriate resources are allocated to the largest opportunities to deliver on our operational excellence commitments. This position plays a key leadership role within Manufacturing Finance across our facilities in North America.

• 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. Partner with budget owners to elevate financial acumen and develop holistic budget strategies.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure robust and accurate product costing. Support new product development and introduction.
• 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.
• A vital member of the Manufacturing Plant’s leadership team.

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

• CPA/CMA or MBA
• People Management experience
• Manufacturing experience, with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) and cost accounting background
• Ability to understand manufacturing operations
• A strong analytical mind that helps see trends/patterns not obviously visible
• Strong leadership skills that enable influencing a wide range of individuals within and outside the manufacturing operations
• Ability to work cross-functionally to drive alignment that is in the best interest of the company
• Excellent communications and presentation skills to present operating results to various leadership teams

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working

Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day.  We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed. 

• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.

• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.