Plant Controller

Job Description

Danfoss is currently hiring for a Plant Controller at our state-of-the-art Eden Prairie facility.  The Plant Controller is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing the Financial department and the various systems within.  The Plant Controller will maintain knowledge of all financial and inventory details and provide information, primarily financial in nature, about all facility activities that will assist management, its shareholders, and other users in making educated economic decisions about the company’s future. This position reports directly to the Plant Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and implement accounting policies and procedures that safeguard the company assets
• Investigate problem situations.  Design and implement effective solutions
• Manage the profit plan process at the plant level
• Control and coordinate the physical inventory process
• Support and manage plant accounting team
• Analyze plant monthly financial results and prepare commentary for Divisional personnel
• Conduct and/or attend meetings which affect accounting systems
• Complete special projects as assigned to support plant strategic goals and improvements
• Provide analysis and support of plant manufacturing and administrative activities to meet profit plan goals, commitments and timelines 
• Drive actions, establish and maintain process in support of DBS criteria and initiatives
• Supervise, guide, direct, and develop the accounting team.  Define competencies required for successful performance and ensure that employees receive appropriate motivation, recognition, and training development opportunities for continuing career growth
• Model the Danfoss ethical conduct policy, and comply with all other corporate, plant, and regulatory policies and regulations as applicable

Background & Skills

At Danfoss, we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and a broader perspective in decision-making. When you consider this job posting, do you feel like your profile is not a perfect match? Numerous studies have found that women and people of color are more likely to apply only when they meet all requirements listed in the job posting. Even if you do not check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are curious to find out how you can bring new insights to the role or to Danfoss as an organization.

The ideal candidate possesses these skills.

Education Required

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance.

Education Preferred

• Masters in Business Administration or related field.
• CPA
   

Experience Required

• Five years experience as an accountant in manufacturing setting.
• Experience controlling and coordinating the profit planning process at a plant level.
• Experience with the physical inventory process.

Experience Preferred

• Has conducted interviews, performance evaluations, merit increases, personnel development and training of department personnel.
• Successful establishment and implementation accounting policies and procedures that safeguard company assets.
• 1-2 years of experience managing subordinates (schedule, delegate and review work).

Danfoss – Engineering Tomorrow

At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.