Plant Finance Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Hunter Douglas is the world's leading manufacturer of window coverings and a major manufacturer of architectural products. We are a brand that you know and trust. With more than 100 years of innovation, we've defined our industry with proprietary products that deliver revolutionary style and functionality and can be found in millions of homes and commercial buildings globally.

As a member of the Hunter Douglas family of brands, Carole Fabrics has proudly served the interior design community for more than 60 years, making the finest soft window treatments in the industry. We take pride in our reputation for exceptional quality, our broad on-trend collection of the finest fabrics, and our devotion to personal service.

We are searching for candidates that are driven, intelligent, creative, and entrepreneurial. By offering challenging and accelerated opportunities for growth, powered by a shared hunger for success, we create a space for your career to thrive. In return for your expertise, we are committed to providing competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages to ensure you feel valued. Our dream is to become the fastest growing, most loved, window covering company in the world. What's yours?

Position Overview

The Plant Controller is a critical finance leadership role overseeing financial operations, reporting, and compliance for two manufacturing sites within Hunter Douglas. Reporting to the Division CFO (or equivalent), this position ensures accurate financial management, cost control, and strategic decision support across both facilities. The role combines hands-on controllership with multi-site coordination in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Financial Reporting & Close: Partner with RTR Accounting team on monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting in compliance with GAAP and Hunter Douglas policies.

• Cost Accounting & Analysis: Own standard costing, variance analysis (PPV, labor, overhead, scrap), inventory valuation, and product margin analytics. Drive root-cause investigations and corrective actions.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual operating plans (AOP), rolling forecasts, and site-level capital expenditure (CAPEX) justification. Present financial performance and risks/opportunities to plant leadership and division executives.

• Inventory & Working Capital: Optimize inventory levels, cycle counts, and obsolescence reserves. Partner with supply chain and operations to improve turns and cash flow.

• Internal Controls & Compliance: Maintain robust SOX/internal control environment. Coordinate audits, tax packages, and statutory reporting.

• Business Partnering: Serve as the primary finance interface to Plant Managers and department heads. Support pricing decisions, make-vs-buy analysis, and productivity initiatives.

• Systems & Process Improvement: Drive ERP utilization (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent), automate reporting, and lead continuous improvement in finance processes.

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing plant controllership role.

• Multi-site or multi-division experience required.

• Deep expertise in cost accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing variances.

• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency; experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) a plus.

• Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and present to senior leadership.

What's in it for you?

• Annual base salary range: $122,000- $145,000
• Bonus target range: 10% -15%
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• A company culture that prioritizes internal development and professional growth
• Time off with pay
• 401(k) plan with a degree of employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and product discounts

Please note, all offers presented to candidates are carefully crafted to ensure market competitiveness, equity, and reflect the individual candidate's education, experience, skills and potential.
Hunter Douglas is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.

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