Plant Controller

About CTS

We are committed to finding smart solutions that enable an intelligent and seamless world. Our success as a world-class leader in technology has evolved from humble beginnings. In 1896, the enterprising father and son team of A.J. and George A. Briggs partnered with S.A. Buffington, a Chicago lawyer, to establish Chicago Telephone Supply Company (later to become CTS).

Today, CTS is a leading designer and manufacturer of sensors, actuators, and electronic components for suppliers and original equipment manufacturers. We have over 20 locations in 12 countries and more than 3,500 employees.

Our innovative sensing, connectivity, and motion solutions offer a diverse range of products across diversified end markets including transportation, medical, aerospace and defense, and industrial.

We are at the forefront of supporting innovating life-changing technology, focusing on quality to keep people safe, healthy, and happy.

At CTS Denmark, we strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment, and we actively search for qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, disability or age.

Job / Position Summary

The Plant Controller is a strategic partner to the site leader, serves as the primary business partner to drive operational performance improvement, anticipates trends and challenges and develops strategies to address them & responsible for maintaining strong foundation of controllership, compliance & ethics for our manufacturing facility located in Kvistgaard, Denmark.

This leadership position is for an individual with thorough understanding of financial reporting standards, ability to analyze manufacturing and spending trend variances to tell the story behind the results, effectively translate operational events into financial impact.

This position will report directly to the Global Business Unit Controller located in company HQ in Lisle, IL, USA, with a dotted line to the Plant Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Responsible for accurate and timely reporting of the site’s financial information in accordance with Danish law and schedules and content required by corporate and business unit management, prepares monthly/periodic reports to enhance management’s understanding of the results.
2. Responsible for orchestrating and further enhancing quarterly forecasting and the annual operating plan along with annual standard cost setting process.
3. Prepares / validates various manufacturing metrics including cost savings, inventory performance, and weekly manufacturing variances (labor efficiencies, PPV, yield / scrap).
4. Effectively models financial impact of business decisions including preparing capital expenditure justifications.
5. Performs ad hoc analysis including trend analysis, actual vs. budget analysis, inventory management.
6. Supports internal and external audits.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance and 7+ years of experience in an accounting role
• Knowledge of accounting in a manufacturing environment required
• Oracle / HFM & SAP experience preferred but not required,
• MBA preferred but not required

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate financial information to financial and non-financial managers.
• Coaching, mentoring and performance management skills for on site / remote staff reporting to this position.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP principles, financial reporting standards, and accounting practices.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness and adaptability, respecting Danish work culture while integrating U.S. corporate practices.
• Ability to manage responsibilities across different time zones, ensuring effective communication and collaboration with the Group Controller in the U.S.
• Fluent in Danish and full working proficiency in English required.
• Applicants must have valid work authorization that does not now and/or will not in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization.

Further Information

We offer a unique workplace with a flat organizational structure. Freedom with responsibility with flexible working hours. Attractive salary package, health insurance, flexible holiday options, opportunities for professional development and acquisition of new skills as well as several social events throughout the year.

How to apply?

If you think that the above is something for you, please send your resume and few sentences with your motivation to dk.hr@ctscorp.com marked “Plant Controller”. We process applications on an ongoing basis and call in candidates for interviews along the way.