Factory Controller

We empower smarter business operations by connecting equipment, software, and services to protect, control and optimize assets within electrical infrastructures. The business provides customers, across various industries, with end-to-end product and service solutions ensuring the reliability and protection of their electrical infrastructure. We provide the latest industry insights and technology to develop solutions needed to meet customers evolving challenges, including innovative critical power solutions designed for high reliability and performance. Our culture is one of quality and operational excellence fueled and supported by talented people, tools and processes, and expertise. 

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Job Title: Factory Controller

Location: Matamoros, Mexico

The Factory Controller serves as a critical business partner to the plant leadership team in Matamoros as well as the Commercial team in Mexico. This role is responsible for providing deep financial control and operational analysis to drive improved cost performance, optimize working capital, and enhance manufacturing efficiency. He/she provides direct financial support and guidance to the Plant Manager, ensuring consistent reporting and control practices across all sites.

Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and manage the plant finance team fostering a high-performance culture. Set clear goals, monitor performance, and provide regular feedback and coaching.

Cost Accounting: Oversee and manage all cost accounting activities, including standard cost setting, overhead absorption, variance analysis (material, labor, overhead), and inventory valuation.

Reporting and Analysis: Lead period close, including financial statement reviews for assigned legal entities. Prepare and present timely and insightful operational performance reports, focusing on key metrics such as factory utilization, scrap and rework, manufacturing overhead, and inventory turns.

Budgeting and Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process for manufacturing operations, including capital expenditures (CAPEX), operating expenses (OPEX), and cost of goods sold (COGS).

Internal Controls: Ensure adherence to corporate accounting policies and establish robust internal controls within the manufacturing and supply chain processes, particularly regarding inventory and fixed assets. Analyze spending, identify cost-saving opportunities and assist with month end reporting.

Operational Deep Dive: Act as a strategic financial consultant to the Operations leadership, actively participating in decision-making related to sourcing, capacity planning, make-or-buy decisions, and plant efficiency projects.

Capital Expenditure: Evaluate and justify significant CAPEX requests for factory expansion or equipment upgrades, calculating return on investment (ROI) and payback periods.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Operations, Commercial, Accounting, and Finance teams to align policies and procedures. Assist with statutory & tax reporting.

Flexibility for Global Collaboration: Demonstrate the ability to work outside of standard business hours to accommodate international meetings and time zones including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends as necessary. Maintain responsiveness and professionalism in a global, cross-cultural environment. Perform any other reasonable duties as directed by management.

Basic Qualifications: 
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
•    Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 3-5 years as an Operations Controller or equivalent role within a global manufacturing environment.
•    English proficiency required

Desired Characteristics:
•    CPA/MBA is highly preferred.
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Spanish

• IMMEX / Maquiladora Knowledge: Expertise in IMMEX programs, material regulatory compliance, inventory and VAT (IVA) certification strongly required
• Business Partnership: strong communication, influencing, and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively challenge and support senior non-financial leaders.
• Analytical Thinking: Highly analytical, with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and A/P automation tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams and drive process improvements in a global environment.
• Prioritize work when given multiple projects.
• Skills in change management both in accepting change and leading change processes.
• Extensive PC & IT system skills: ERP Systems, Excel, Word, IT architecture and the ability to maintain those skills as technology changes.
• Work independently with limited supervision.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO).

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.