Controller - Shelton, CT

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Date: Jun 6, 2022

Location: Shelton, CT, US, 06484-4300

Company: Hubbell Incorporated

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Commercial & Industrial (HCI) provides solutions for a broad range of non-residential and residential construction, commercial and industrial applications along with high-voltage test and measurement solutions. As a leading global manufacturer and supplier in multiple markets, we have quality products that serve the commercial construction, datacom, industrial light, industrial heavy, high voltage, residential and oil & gas markets. HCI has built its success through strong leadership, employee and customer loyalty and an exceptional sales force.

Position Overview

The Controller will support the VP Finance in the areas of cost accounting, operational accounting (sourcing, logistics, plant manufacturing variances, product costing, productivity analysis and capital spending), budgeting, forecasting and scenario planning for operational areas. Key areas of focus are monthly operational plant/accounting closing, analysis of results including recommendations for plant and logistics efficiency improvements, standard cost rollups/revisions, new products cost analysis, and capital project preparation and analysis. This role needs to be able to work with plant personnel in the US, Puerto Rico, Mexico and China. Assist and support Business Unit Controllers and their individual businesses with various accounting issues, forecasting, planning, controls, etc. This role will also be a key business partner to the Electrical Products VP of Operations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs monthly financial statement review
Performs actual vs. budget analysis and forecast for the Electrical Products business unit
Responsible for plant accounting teams monthly closing: schedule, integrity of results, reporting
Leads plant finance budgeting and forecasting process as key focal point in the EP finance org
Responsible for ensuring that business units are following and properly implementing the accounting policies and procedures.
Owns the outcome of EP’s annual cost accounting standards updates
Reviewer of Plant Accounting balance sheet reconciliations
Drive standardization of accounting processes and practices across the group.

Skills and Experience

10+ years manufacturing finance experience
CPA is a plus
SAP experience with FICO specifically in general accounting and cost modules
At least 3 years in financial management role

Education

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree in Accounting

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.

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