Plant Controller, Aerofit

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better for those who make the world. We are a diverse and high‑performing team of approximately 48,000 professionals globally, working on beloved brands such as DEWALT, BLACK & DECKER, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, CUB, CADET, and HUSTLER.

As a Plant Controller Aerofit you will be part of our Industrial Finance Controllership team, working on‑site. Your responsibilities include a blend of financial governance and operational partnership.

• Maintain accurate financial statements in strict accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
• Lead comprehensive month‑end and quarterly closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Drive full compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements and continuously improve the site’s internal control environment.
• Oversee inventory management, including coordination of year‑end physical inventories, cycle‑counting programs, and development of robust control procedures.
• Manage the fixed‑asset sub‑ledger, including expenditure monitoring, CIP reviews, and asset audits.
• Proactively identify accounting risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.

• Collaborate with the Plant Manager and operations team to provide transparent, actionable financial reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Analyze plant performance and variances, translating data into insights that drive operational improvements.
• Provide high‑level scenario modeling and ad‑hoc business‑case analysis to support strategic investment and ROI.
• Deliver financial presentations to plant leadership, business units and corporate stakeholders.
• Standardize routine business processes to eliminate waste and drive value creation.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and professional development within the finance and operations teams.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline.
• Experience: 7–10 years with a proven track record in a manufacturing operations environment with deep knowledge of cost accounting; at least 5 years in a manufacturing setting.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
  • Proficiency in financial statement analysis, product costing and business‑case development.
  • Experience with Epicor Avante and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is highly preferred.
• Leadership: A strategic thinker who can work independently while collaborating across all levels of the organization.
• Attributes: High integrity, continuous‑improvement mindset and the ability to thrive in an innovative, fast‑paced environment.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement and a wellness program.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

• Grow: Be part of a global company with 60 brands and multiple career paths.
• Learn: Access a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives.
• Give Back: Help us make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism and sustainable practices.

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Key

Skills:

Forecasting, GAAP, SAP, Accounting, IFRS, Account Reconciliation, SOX, Financial Analysis, Budgeting, ERP Systems, JD Edwards, Manufacturing.

Employment Type:

Full‑Time
Experience

Required:

7–10 years
Vacancy: 1
Salary: $105,400 – $169,625 per year