Operations Controller na CentroMotion

Description

Operations Controller 

CentroMotion | Corporate

Pewaukee, WI

Welcome to CentroMotion, a global leader in manufacturing friction products, information and control devices, mechanical power transmission products, and thermal and motion controls. Our solutions are used in transportation, agriculture, construction, mining and industrial environments, and are designed to meet the unique needs of OEMs and aftermarket networks.

At CentroMotion, we pride ourselves on deep subject matter expertise, long-term partnerships, and a drive for innovation and continuous improvement to help our customers achieve their goals. Our brands, including Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer and Weasler Engineering, are recognized for their quality and reliability.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

What You'll Be Doing: 

· Consolidate all financials for the Americas region and operational KPIs for global (non-Americas) sites, delivering a unified performance report that supports strategic decision-making across geographies.

· Partner with operations teams to understand business drivers and provide actionable insights that influence operational decisions and performance.

· Lead the development of financial models and dashboards to analyze trends in sales, costs, productivity, and profitability across locations and customer segments.

· Perform ad hoc analysis to support operational initiatives, identify opportunities for improvement, and respond to evolving business needs.

· Standardize and enhance reporting processes/ templates to improve clarity, consistency, and storytelling in financial presentations.

· Translate complex financial data into compelling narratives that support strategic and operational goals.

· Coordinate forecasting and planning activities across operational units, summarizing risks and opportunities.

· Drive process improvements to make FP&A workflows more efficient and effective.

· Support acquisition integration activities and operational transitions as needed.

· Foster a collaborative team environment working with Plant Controllers and their team, guiding them on reporting financials. 

· Communicate regularly with regional operations leaders, finance directors, and corporate stakeholders to align financial strategies with operational goals.

· This highly-visible role will require regular communication with the VP of Finance, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Regional/Corporate Finance Directors, other corporate department heads and business unit finance leaders.

Competencies: 

· Customer Service (Internal/External) - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments

· Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values. 

· Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs work flows and procedures

· Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics

· Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives

· Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

· Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

· Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality, listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things. Maintains confidentiality of all payroll, medical, benefit and employee related information.

What You Need to Succeed: 

Education: 

· Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in FP&A, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing or multi-site operational environment.

· Proven track record of consolidating financials across geographies and delivering executive-level performance reporting.

· Experience supporting plant controllers and operational finance teams across diverse regions.

· Prior involvement in acquisition integration and operational transitions.

Technical Skills: 

· Strong proficiency in financial systems (HFM) and advanced Excel skills.

· Experience building and maintaining dashboards for cost, productivity, and profitability analysis.

· Familiarity with ERP systems (Oracle, QAD) and data lake environments for financial reporting and analytics.

Analytical & Strategic Thinking: 

· Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights and compelling narratives.

· Skilled in identifying performance trends, risks, and opportunities across customer segments and operational units.

· Experience conducting ad hoc analysis to support evolving business needs and strategic initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration:

· Exceptional communication skills with experience presenting to senior leadership, including VP of Finance, COO, CFO, and regional directors.

· Ability to foster collaboration across finance and operations, guiding plant controllers and influencing decision-making.

· Strong storytelling capability in financial presentations, with a focus on clarity and consistency.

Process Improvement & Leadership:

· Proven ability to standardize and enhance reporting processes and templates.

· Experience driving process improvements in FP&A workflows to increase efficiency and effectiveness.

What We Offer: 

· Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.

· Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.

· Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.

· Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.

· 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.

· Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.

· Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.

· Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.

· Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.

· Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s, plus paid vacation available from day one.

· Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Physical & Mental Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Working Environment:

Only those present in a normal office setting; no known significant hazards. In the course of working with a wide range of people, may encounter abusive, aggressive, or unpredictable behavior on a limited basis. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Occasional trips to manufacturing areas will be required, and occasional travel for company business is also required.

The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation. 

Ready to Join Us? If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and let’s build something amazing together.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Notification to Agencies: CentroMotion and its affiliated companies (Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer, and Weasler Engineering) do not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to CentroMotion employees. CentroMotion is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.