Plant Controller

Location:

Portland (OR), OR, US, 97211 Career area:
Finance & Accounting Department:
Finance - Portland Job Type: Permanent Apply by:
June 30, 2026

Hydro Extrusions is a world‑leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standard profiles to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.

Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions

Bonus Plan Eligibility

Salary is $145K-165K annually with an up to 22% yearly bonus

THIS ROLE IS IN PERSON IN PORTLAND,OR!

Job Summary: The Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team, responsible for overseeing the financial integrity, performance, and compliance. This role acts as a strategic advisor to the plant manager and region controller, providing insights that support operational decision making and drive business results. They ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, lead budgeting and forecasting processes, manage internal controls, support capital planning, and champion continuous improvement and cost‑reduction initiatives.

This position plays a pivotal role in aligning plan‑level financial outcomes with broader regional and enterprise goals.

• Successfully complete monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the plant – profit & loss, capital base, and cash from operations.
• Direct and oversee monthly physical inventories.
• Tell the story behind the numbers connecting operational drivers to financial outcomes in a clear compelling way.
• Provide financial analysis support/guidance to all line managers and the Plant Manager.
• Direct and complete the planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes of the operation.
• Monitor the financial policies, practices, and procedures of the operation.
• Ensure the necessary internal controls (and compensating controls) to safeguard the company's assets and adhere to the company's financial management policies.
• Direct the activities and provide leadership to the procurement employees of the operation, ensuring all company values are inherent in daily performance of responsibilities.
• Manage capital spending requests, including calculating payback and developing sound business cases to present to management requesting capital funds.
• Provide financial and manufacturing analysis of both a recurring and ad‑hoc nature to management outside of operations.
• Partner with plant manager and department leaders to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, driving accountability to financial goals.
• Serve as a financial leader for continuous improvement initiatives, lean manufacturing efforts and cross‑functional cost‑reduction programs.
• Supervise and develop plant‑level finance; foster a culture of accuracy, ownership and financial discipline.
• Act as the liaison between plan and region/corporate finance teams to ensure alignment, consistency and transparency in reporting and decision making.
• Prepare and present financial results and insights to plant and regional leadership, highlighting risks, and opportunities.

Required Education/

Experience:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Progressive 8 years of accounting experience, with a focus in cost accounting and managerial experience at a manufacturing facility.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in a key leadership/management role.
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Skills/

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in systems such as:
  Oracle, Hyperion, and proprietary full ERP systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate with plant managers, operations, supply chain and HR to align financial strategy with operational goals.

Hydro in North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer where all phases of employment are based strictly upon the qualifications of the individual as related to the work requirements of the position. This policy is applied without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, marital status or any other category protected by law.

We strive to provide equal opportunities for all to contribute and succeed with us.