Mgr Controller

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TE Connectivity's Financial Controlling Teams coordinate, administer, and control financial operations. They review, analyze, and interpret financial and budgetary reports, direct all aspects of accounting operations and the preparation of annual financial forecasts. They also oversee the development of financial accounting systems required to maintain reporting requirements.

TE Connectivity is currently searching for a highly motivated Plant Controller for our Katy, TX Marine Oil & Gas facility (MOG), a $170M business within the Aerospace, Defense and Marine (AD&M) Business Unit. The position will be a key member of the management team responsible for achieving and reporting results and for executing finance initiatives. This role will serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager, developing and executing the business strategy and fiscal plans, effectively implementing the corporate financial strategy while ensuring appropriate service and follow‑through.

The Plant Controller will oversee financial activities, enforce policies and procedures, and build strong relationships with key internal customers to drive financial performance.

This position requires access to information subject to stringent controls under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, person granted asylum status in the U.S. or person admitted into the U.S. as a refugee.

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic finance partner to plant leadership and cross‑functional teams.
• Support development and execution of plant operational and financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Provide financial leadership with evaluation of operational risks, opportunities, productivity initiatives, and investment decisions.
• Deliver actionable financial insights to improve profitability, cash flow, working capital, and operational efficiency.

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range planning processes.
• Analyze plant financial performance, identify trends and risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive financial visibility across key operational metrics including labor efficiency, material usage, overhead absorption, and manufacturing variances.
• Coordinate monthly operating reviews and communicate performance results to leadership teams.

• Oversee standard costing processes and ensure integrity of product costing methodologies.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, PPV, inventory valuation, subcontract costs, and operational KPIs.
• Partner with operations, engineering, supply chain, and procurement teams to drive continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support new product introductions, automation projects, capital investments, and product transfers between manufacturing sites.

• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance with SOX, GAAP, FAR, and CAS requirements.
• Lead inventory accuracy initiatives, cycle count governance, fixed asset management, and capital expenditure controls.
• Prepare and validate Capital Equipment Requests (CERs) and monitor post‑implementation financial performance.
• Maintain a robust control environment supporting operational and financial compliance objectives.

• Lead, mentor, and develop finance team members while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and influence decision‑making across matrixed organizational structures.
• Champion operational finance best practices and process improvements across the plant.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience within a manufacturing…