Controller, Bremen

Controller

Acts as a recognized financial expert within the organization by providing authoritative leadership over accounting, financial reporting, controls, and performance optimization in a complex electrical industry environment. Interprets internal and external business, regulatory, and market issues to recommend best practices and enterprise-level financial solutions, applying specialized depth of expertise and broad business perspective. Operates with a high degree of independence while aligning closely with senior management and cross-functional partners to support strategic planning, internal performance optimization, and data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a specialist in financial governance, accounting operations, and regulatory compliance by overseeing complex financial functions and ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, industry standards, and electrical-sector requirements.
• Develops strategy for accounting, financial controls, and performance optimization initiatives by adapting frameworks and priorities to address evolving business needs, regulatory changes, and operational complexity.
• Applies highly developed accounting, financial analysis, and risk management expertise to oversee financial close processes, reporting accuracy, internal controls, and audit readiness across electrical operations.
• Approves and authorizes financial statements, reconciliations, and key accounting judgments, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Implements systems to improve financial reporting, data integrity, and performance analytics, leveraging technology, process automation, and industry best practices to enhance efficiency and decision support.
• Advises senior leadership and develops actionable insights by interpreting financial results, market data, and operational trends to influence strategic planning, investment decisions, and organizational priorities.
• Interfaces and coordinates externally with auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and external advisors, serving as the primary financial authority on compliance, reporting standards, and complex accounting matters.
• Provides guidance to and coaches finance and accounting professionals by setting expectations, reviewing work quality, and strengthening technical capability, judgment, and professional development within the team.
• Instructs and counsels internal stakeholders on financial policies, controls, and best practices while correcting issues, reinforcing accountability, and promoting a culture of compliance and continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Required Education & Experience

• Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Specialized Degree:
  Accounting or Finance
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  8-11 Years
• Preferred Education & Experience
• Specialized Degree: MPAcc or MBA in Accounting or Finance
• Licenses/Certificates: CPA, CMA, CGMA or equivalent professional certification
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  12-14 Years

Spans of Control

• Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members:
  No
• Travel:
  None
• Physical Requirements
• Standing: 15%
• Sitting: 70%
• Walking: 15%
• Working Conditions
• Office Plant/Warehouse Floor
• Equipment Computer/Keyboard
• Safety Glasses Safety Shoes Safety Vest
• Competencies
• Action Oriented Balances Stakeholders Collaborates Customer Focus Nimble Learning Plans and Aligns Skills Budgeting Cost Management Data Reporting Data Synthesis Financial Analysis Forecasting Operational Auditing Regulatory Compliance Strategic Planning Variance Analysis

Benefits We

Offer:

401k with Matching Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision) Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays Long & Short-Term Disability Supplemental Insurance Plans Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Tuition Reimbursement Programs Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities Parental Leave & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.