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Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Finance & Accounting

Work Location Type: On-site

Req ID: 50997

Job Location: Van Wert, OH, US

Employment Type: Full Time

Segment: Danfoss Power Solutions Segment

Job Category: Finance & Accounting

Work Location Type: On-site

Our facility in Van Wert is looking for a dynamic professional for a leadership positionwho will hold overall responsibility for managing thefinancial performance of DPS, catering to multipleStrategic Business Units (BUs).

As ourPlant Controller, you will play a key role indriving financial performance, enabling informed management decisions, and improving operational and financial results.

Your responsibilities will includeanalyzing forecasts versus actual performance, identifying business drivers, and evaluating operational metrics. This role requiresforward-looking insightsto support leadership decisions anddrive both short-term actions and long-term strategiesthat ensuresustainable competitive advantage and strong financial returns on investment.

You will provideproactive financial leadership, ensuringcompliance with corporate financial policies, legal requirements, and GAAP. The role also focuses onbuilding organizational capability within the finance functionthrough close coordination withglobal BU Controllers.

You will ensure thatcorporate assets are adequately protectedand provideoperations management with financial guidancenecessary to deliver theexpected return on those assets.

You will collaborate closely withglobal BU Controllers and operations leadership, taking ownership offinancial performance management, compliance, and strategic financial guidance, helping DPS move toward a moreefficient, results-driven, and financially sustainable future.

• Lead financial planning and performance management processesto deliver accurate profit plans, strategic plans, monthly forecasts, variance analysis, cost control insights, and timely financial closure while maintaining integrity of financial reports and general ledger.
• Support senior leadership and plant managementby analyzing financial forecasts, operating results, capital investment requests, new quotations, and product costing, recommending corrective actions, improving profitability, and advising on financial implications of business and operating strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, Shared Service Centers, Global Service finance, and Global BU Controllersto ensure compliance with corporate policies, GAAP, SOX, statutory requirements, internal audits, financial reporting standards, and smooth coordination across General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, and ERP systems.
• Use your financial, analytical, costing, and modeling expertiseto improve cost control, productivity, gross utilization, profitability, capital spending governance, budgeting systems, inventory controls, standard cost updates, and continuous improvement initiatives including EBE, MESH, ELSS, and other BPI efforts.
• Continuously strengthen finance capability and governanceby building internal controls, safeguarding company assets, ensuring quality and standard finance processes, training finance teams, closing audit gaps, implementing system upgrades, supporting business development initiatives, and maintaining compliance with indirect taxation and statutory laws.

• CA or CMA (preferably CA)with8–10 years of industry experience, including3–4 years in a Business Controlling rolewithin amanufacturing organization of similar scale.
• Strong ability to handle critical and high-pressure situations, supported byrigorous follow-up,fast issue resolution, andstrong networking skillsto ensure timely closure of critical matters.
• Highly structured, process-oriented, and meticulous work style, with the ability to managelarge financial databases, handle complex financial matters, andoptimize time through efficient iterations.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP),Power BI, andMS Office, with hands-on experience in managing financial data, analysis, and reporting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly convey financial insights and support decision-making.

• We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
• You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
• We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
• You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in areas such as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, marine, and on- and off-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for data centers, renewable energy, energy storage, heat recovery, as well as contribute to district energy solutions for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned and employs over 39,000 people. We create long-term value for our customers in more than 100 countries with a global footprint of around 100 factories.