Commercial Controller

Commercial Controller

Strattec seeks a Commercial Controller to serve as a strategic financial partner, providing hands‑on leadership to ensure timely and accurate product quoting, improved commercial financial reporting, and support of strategic pricing initiatives. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and aligns cost models with margin targets, operational capabilities, and long‑term customer strategies.

The Commercial Controller partners closely with Sales, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Purchasing, and Program Management to support new business awards and major commercial changes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Drive the vision, transformation, and standard work for the commercial finance team, supporting organic growth and automotive OEM programs.
• Ensure the quality and reasonableness of financial and cost information used in quoting and other program decisions, proactively surfacing risks and opportunities.
• Develop and mentor a team, promoting consistent use of procedures and tools and summarizing complex data into clear decision points for leadership.
• Develop constructive relationships with leadership, influencing cross‑functional outcomes through strong business acumen and communication.
• Lead commercial reporting and forecasting (customer/product profitability) and the annual budgeting process for commercial inputs.
• Provide financial leadership for new business opportunities and development programs, ensuring disciplined financial management throughout the development cycle prior to launch.
• Lead budgeting, planning, forecasting, and tracking of actual price realization with the commercial team.
• Actively monitor and manage accounts receivable past due, collaborating with the commercial team to identify root causes and corrective actions.
• Contribute to departmental initiatives and process improvements to enhance effectiveness, quality, and cycle time.
• Summarize complex and high‑volume data into clear decision points for leadership, balancing accuracy with speed.
• Communicate and educate stakeholders on cost and commercial finance drivers, assumptions, and implications.
• Provide commercial input for OEM pricing models (piece price, tooling recovery, indexation, cost sharing).
• Provide month‑end reporting related to sales and pricing by customer and by product.
• Lead and develop the quoting organization, defining roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and SOX‑related documentation.

• Previous commercial financial leadership experience in a Tier 1 automotive supplier.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience supporting growth and business transformation.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting from a four‑year college or university.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills, with a solutions‑oriented approach.
• Ability to partner with other leaders across the company and act as a positive change agent.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

• Competitive compensation package, including base pay, regular salary reviews, and short‑term incentive opportunities.
• Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with eligibility starting day one.
• Paid time off for vacation, holidays, sick time, and bereavement for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 5 percent and immediate vesting.
• Company‑paid life insurance coverage.
• Wellness program supporting physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, plus opportunities to volunteer and give back.
• Additional local benefits may apply depending on location or facility.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Strattec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran, a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, and age.