Plant Controller - Lenoir City, TN

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Job Overview This position will be based in Lenoir City, Tennessee and report directly to the Hubbell Utility Solutions Specialty Infrastructure Controller. This position will have responsibility for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting and will ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting for the Enclosures business. This position will oversee the monthly closing cycle and controls and will interface regularly with the HUS Group finance and controllership leaders to articulate results with clarity and transparency and maintain a strong controls environment. The Plant Controller, Enclosures is responsible for the SOX 404 internal control environment within the business unit and must collaborate with the HUS Group as well as the Corporate Controller’s Team to ensure proper SOX 404 compliance and continuous improvement in this critical area. This high-profile role will also serve as a key interface between the Hubbell Utility Solutions Controllership team and Finance leadership teams, to ensure objectives are met and internal customer requirements are satisfied on a regular basis. The Plant Controller, Enclosures will be responsible to partner with the FP&A team, local operational team and other functional areas of the business to ensure the delivery of value-added business analysis and meaningful financial and operational metrics that lead to insightful, accurate, timely business decision-making. This position is also responsible for monitoring, controlling, analyzing and reporting on all restructuring initiatives, including project economics and savings validation. In addition, this role is required to support acquisition integration, particularly finance integration initiatives and activities, and for delivering SOX 404 compliance for newly acquired businesses. #LI-AO1 A Day In The Life Principally responsible for accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting in accordance with Hubbell Policies & Procedures, U.S. GAAP and required timelines. Partner with the local operations team to ensure a strong control environment that also meets the needs of the business demands Responsible for SOX compliance and operational effectiveness of all internal controls over financial reporting. Provide strong leadership, supervision and guidance to the local financial reporting teams. Ensure all balance sheet accounts are fully supported each month and properly reconciled in accordance with company Policy & Procedures on a monthly basis. Responsible for delivering robust and insightful OneStream based balance sheet fluctuation analysis. Monthly oversight of all key reserves (Warranty, E&O, Contra-A/R, inventory shrink, restructuring, etc) include ongoing assessments of warranty activity and reserves. Oversight of equipment capitalization, depreciation, and ongoing impairment assessments. Ensure the company operates to high standards of corporate governance and follows all financial and regulatory requirements of a U.S. public company. Oversee quality and accuracy of all work performed by Hubbell Shared Services (OHF) in support of A/R, Accounting, A/P, T&E, Credit, etc. Partner with IT to ensure all systems impacting financial reporting are SOX 404 compliant (e.g. User access reviews, Segregation of Duties, system configuration, etc). What will help you thrive in this role? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred 7+ of progressive experience in Controllership activity, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. SAP, OneStream and Blackline experience is preferred Ability to motivate, energize, manage, mentor and develop performance of staff. Skilled at evaluating employees’ performance in a balanced and consistent manner and providing training, direction, and support Able to work hands on within the various departments of the organization and communicate effectively up the chain of command. Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment. Proficient in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills. Exhibit a confident leadership presence and can effectively modify presentation styles to all levels within an organization. Highly organized with an ability to work well under tight time constraints and simultaneously manage multiple tasks. 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.