Emerson has an exciting opportunity for a Plant Controller to join our team and provide financial leadership for our Brenham, TX, manufacturing facility! This role will be based in our Houston, TX location. You will oversee the accounting close process, financial reporting, and asset/liability controls while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls. You will lead forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to provide insights, performance metrics, and decision-making support to site management. Additionally, you will drive system improvements, handle audits, develop accounting staff, and provide financial leadership using tools such as Oracle and HFM. If you're passionate about innovation, technical development, and leading product design efforts, this role is for you!
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
Supervise and coordinate accounting close process and financial statement preparation, with analysis of business unit and functional area results to produce accurate & timely financial documents.
Review overall valuation and control of site assets and liabilities to ensure accurate reporting.
Define, document and maintain financial business system requirements and provide technical accounting & systems expertise to improve design and utilization of those systems.
Implement and supervise effective internal controls and procedures, and coordinate financial related audits and reviews of operational processes to support those controls.
Analyze and interpret monthly financial results, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Product Group data, to provide variance analysis, performance metrics and management support to understand results and improvement options.
Prepare and analyze monthly rolling forecast, including P&L, Asset Management, Cash Flow and Headcount.
Coordinate annual budgeting and financial planning projects with reporting, analysis and guidance to site management to develop and achieve site financial objectives.
Partner with site management for business planning and financial decision making.
Manage and develop accounting staff and provide financial leadership to site.
Use of and familiarity with Oracle and HFM (Hyperion) accounting and financial reporting systems.
Who You Are:
You ask the right questions to accurately analyze situations. You understand the meaning and implications of key financial indicators. You use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.
For This Role, You Will Need:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related
Six (6) or more years related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
People manager skills or experience preferred
Accounting or Finance major
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Oracle experience a plus
CPA, CMA or MBA
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.?
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WHY EMERSON
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.
Work Authorization
Emerson will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1(including those with OPT or CPT) , H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
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ABOUT EMERSON
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!
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Requisition ID : 25027983
Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
