About this opportunity
Talentify lists this Controller opportunity in spanish fork, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hydro Energy has more than 100 years of experience in the production of renewable energy. Today, we are one of the three largest operators of hydropower production in Norway and a large power market player in the Nordic region and Brazil. We are responsible for developing new business opportunities and providing support to Hydro’s business areas on contracts, security of supply, and energy framework conditions.
What we offer you
Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave
Job Summary:
The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial integrity, performance, and compliance. This role acts as a strategic advisor to the plant manager and region controller, providing insights that support operational decision making and drive business results. They ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, leads budgeting and forecasting processes, manages internal controls, supports capital planning, and champions continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives. This position plays a pivotal role in aligning plan level financial outcomes with broader regional and enterprise goals.
What you will be doing
Successfully completes monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the plant - profit & loss, capital baseand cash from operations.
Directs and oversees monthly physical inventories.
Tells the story behind the numbers connecting operational drivers to financial outcomes in a clear compelling way.
Provides financial analysis support/guidance to all line managers and Plant Manager.
Directs and completes the planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes of the operation.
Monitors the financial policies, practices, and procedures of the operation.
Ensures the necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the Company's Assets and adheres to the company's financial management policies.
Directs the activities and provides leadership to the procurement employees of the operation, ensuring all Company Values are inherent in daily performance of responsibilities.
Manage capital spending requests, including calculating payback and developing sound business cases to present to management requesting capital funds.
Provides financial and manufacturing analysis of both a recurring and ad-hoc nature to management outside of the operations.
Partner with plant manager and department leaders to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, drive accountability to financial goals.
Serve as a financial leader for continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing efforts and cross functional cost reduction programs.
Supervise and develop plant level finance; foster a culture of accuracy, ownership and financial discipline
Act as the liaison between plan and region/corporate finance teams to ensure alignment, consistency and transparency in reporting and decision making.
Prepare and present financial results and insights to plant and regional leadership, highlighting risks, op
What will make you successful?
Required Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Progressive 8 years of accounting experience, with a focus in cost accounting and managerial experience.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in systems such as: Oracle, SAP, AS400, Hyperion, ADP, Ultimate, full ERP capabilities
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
CMA or CPA certification preferred.
Ability to collaborate with plant managers, operations, supply chain and HR to align financial strategy with operational goals. Uses data to influence long term planning, identify cost savings, and assess capital investments. Balances short-term financial discipline with long term growth and value creation. Leads and develops finance and procurement staff.
Equal opportunities
Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law. We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.
As part of our recruitment process, we may use job‑related assessments in selected roles. These tools help us better understand work‑related strengths and support a fair and consistent hiring process. Any assessment results are reviewed together with your experience, qualifications, and interviews, and are never used as the sole basis for hiring decisions.
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Worksite address
spanish fork, UT, 84660, US
Who can apply
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