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Position Description

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for aPlant Controllerto join the Data, Power, and Control Division in Anaheim, CA, or Farmingdale, NY supporting our Cabinets & Containment business unit. ThePlant Controlleris responsible for managing all financial control and accounting activities to ensure the financial control processes and systems comply with company policies, applicable regulations, and provide the required information.

Key Responsibilities

+ Work with the other members of the divisional finance team to complete the monthly accounting close and monthly financial/operational analysis

+ Identify and correct control weaknesses, ensuring proper controls are in place in all areas of the plant operation

+ Help drive cost reductions through labor and material productivity initiatives, identify cost reduction opportunities, and partner with operations on achieving results

+ Provide financial support and analysis to the business on manufacturing issues, such as process improvements and outsourced production

+ Initiate and assist with the creation, development, and implementation of processes and procedures

+ Assist global shared service team efforts related to accounts receivable and accounts payable as needed by calling customers/vendors, obtaining remittances, and working with the sales team to resolve issues

+ Provide local support for external and internal audits

+ Assist with local capital expenditure analysis

+ Support annual cycle count process as well as the annual physical inventories

+ Consistently support compliance by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non-compliance, adhering to all applicable international/local laws and regulations, as well as the Company’s policies and procedures

+ Understand workplace hazards and cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations

+ Demonstrate company core values

+ Direct and manage the activities, performance, and development of assigned cost accounting associates

+ Other duties as assigned

Compensation Range: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00

Benefit Highlights: LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting is required

Experience:

+ A minimum of 7 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in operational finance and/or cost accounting in a manufacturing environment is required

+ Previous US GAAP, IFRS reporting experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Ability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operations analyses/reports is required

+ Ability to assess and communicate the implications, options, and resulting initiatives of complex business situations to financial and non-financial managers is required

+ Must be able to drive enhanced business performance with a continuous improvement mindset

+ Must understand and exhibit proficiency in US GAAP, international accounting standards, and internal controls

+ Ability to effectively and professionally communicate internally and externally is required

+ Must be able to manage multiple projects and demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs

+ Must possess a high degree of professionalism and the ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information

+ Professional, mature, and collaborative interpersonal skills are required

+ Must be able to present and write using professional presence and behavior

+ Ability to work with minimal supervision, exercising sound judgment within generally defined policies, is required

+ Ability to work in a high-growth and entrepreneurial environment is required

+ Must be proficient in the use of computers, the internet, and Microsoft Office suite of software

+ ERP experience is required; SAP experience is preferred

+ Strong technical competence in manufacturing, financial control and costing is required

+ Must be able to travel up to 10% annually

+ This position may require exposure to manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and mandatory hearing protection

Company Info

About Legrand

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work , and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative , and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en

About Legrand North and Central America

Legrand, North & Central America (LNCA) is a leader in the AV, Lighting & Controls, Electrical , and Data Center markets . LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental , and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us

About Legrand’s Data Center Power and Control Division

The industry-leading brands of Approved Networks, Ortronics, Raritan, Server Technology, and Starline empower Legrand’s Data, Power & Control to produce innovative solutions for data centers, building networks, and facility infrastructures. Our division designs, manufactures, and markets world-class products for a more productive and sustainable future. The exceptional reliability of our technologies results from decades of proven performance and a dedication to research and development.

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LocationUS-CA-Anaheim | US-NY-Farmingdale

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Category Accounting / Finance