About this role
Job Overview
The HUS1 Cost Controller is the finance and controllership leader for HUS1 Juárez, accountable for financial accuracy and controls across costing, conversion cost, inventory, forecast, fixed assets, capital and operating performance. The role translates operational drivers into financial impact, identifies risks and opportunities, and combines manufacturing-cost expertise with business partnering, compliance, process improvement and team leadership function while helping develop financial strategies to manage the company’s growth yet maintaining the core values and culture that the company was built on.
A Day In The Life
1. Manufacturing Finance and Conversion Cost Management
2. Standard Costing and Cost Governance
3. Management Reporting and Performance Analysis
4. Budgeting, Forecasting and Business Planning
5. Month-End Close and Accounting Integrity
6. Inventory Controllership
7. Fixed Assets, AFE, CIP and CAPEX Controllership
8. Productivity and Business Case Validation
9. Controllership, SOX, Compliance and Audit
10. Operations Finance Business Partnering
11. Systems, Standardization and Continuous Improvement
12. Team Leadership and Organizational Capability
What will help you thrive in this role?
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a closely related field.
Minimum five years of progressive accounting, audit, cost accounting or plant-finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Minimum five years of Demonstrated experience in standard costing, manufacturing variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, inventory accounting and month-end close.
Working knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls and SOX requirements.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong working knowledge of SAP Finance/Controlling or comparable ERP functionality.
Ability to synthesize complex information, exercise sound judgment and communicate conclusions and recommendations clearly.
Preferred
CPA, CMA or equivalent professional accounting certification.
MBA or relevant graduate degree.
Bilingual English-Spanish 90%
5 years Experience with Blackline, HFM, business-intelligence tools, advanced data analytics and process automation.
5 years Experience in a large multinational manufacturing company and a multi-business-unit environment.
5 years Experience with fixed assets, AFE, CIP, CAPEX, physical inventory, audit remediation and productivity validation.
5 years Prior people-leadership or Finance-manager experience.
Core Competencies
Manufacturing and cost-accounting expertise
Financial and operational acumen
Controllership mindset and attention to detail
Business partnership and constructive challenge
Analytical problem-solving and root-cause orientation
Executive communication and presentation skills
Cross-functional influence and collaboration
Planning, prioritization and execution under tight deadlines
People leadership, coaching and talent development
Continuous improvement, standardization and digital mindset
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 Utility Solutions
Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.
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.