Eaton is looking for a Plant Controller based in our São José dos Campos site to join our team.
He/She will be responsible for:
Managing financial performance of São José dos Campos plant including analysis of forecasts and actual performance, business drivers, and operational metrics. This role will develop forward-looking insights to drive management decision, actions and improve operational and financial results.

  • Develop and coordinate plant profit plans, monthly forecasts, goals & objectives, financial reconciliations, reports and analysis for plant management, including variance analysis and cost control reporting and recommendations.
  • Advise and counsel plant manager on financial implications of operating strategies, cost control actions and decisions.
  • Manage, analyze, evaluate and interpret plant financial forecasts and operating results. Inform management of results and recommend corrective actions to address unfavorable variances.
  • Review, analyze and evaluate financial data and information for accuracy, consistency and transparency. Maintain integrity of financial reports prepared by the plant.
  • Interpret, implement and monitor corporate policies and procedures, ensure financials are reported in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and local statutory requirements.
  • Develop and implement budgeting and financial reporting systems to provide timely and relevant information to plant, region/division, and corporate management and cost control. Control and maintain adequate product costing systems for valuation and cost estimating activities.
  • Compliance with corporate policy, including SOX.
  • Evaluate and approve plant capital appropriation requests prior to region/division and corporate management approval. Monitor and report purchase commitments and spending for all capital programs. Conduct follow-up audits to ensure compliance for all significant capital investments.
  • Manage hiring, training and development of plant financial staff. Establish a work environment that encourages individual career development and growth in order to provide adequate and qualified financial professionals opportunity for advancement.
  • Ensure compliance with local GAAP, statutory and fiscal requirements, as required. (This is especially important in location outside of the US.)
  • Provide leadership to ensure adequate cost accounting processes are in place, including standard cost updates, physical inventory verification, periodic cycle counts, etc.

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#LI-DC1 Qualifications
Experience Required:

  • BS degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Experience with Controllership in manufacturing environment.
  • Sound working knowledge of and local statutory requirement .
  • Fluent in English.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and results and direct manufacturing actions in order to achieve planned results.
  • Experience leading and developing teams;
  • Knowledge & understanding of Corp, region/division and plant reporting policies.
  • Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports.

Key success factors of the position:

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities often with demanding time constraints.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization; exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and handling conflict.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities to achieve clear alignment between plant and region/division.
  • Strong change management leadership skills required to drive environment of continuous improvement

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