Every professional wants to work for an industry leader. Now is your chance as Hearth & Home Technologies has a multi-site
Plant Controller in Lakeville MN supporting our high-end wood, pellet, and gas home heating stoves and cast-iron stoves that are produced in Halifax, PA and Randolph, VT locations. We are seeking an experienced and strategic finance leader to serve as a key business partner to the plant leadership teams. In this critical role, you will provide insight and guidance to drive operational excellence, cost efficiency, and profitability. You will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the sites, ensuring compliance with company policies, and contributing to strategic decision-making.
Role Responsibilities - Serve as financial leader and advisor to plant leadership teams across both sites.
- Develop and deliver budgets, analysis, insights and reporting to drive decision-making.
- Oversee cost and accounting processes, including inventory, asset management, standard cost updates and variance analysis.
- Drive cost reduction, process improvement, and operational efficiency across both sites.
- Partner with Cross-functional teams to evaluate and execute capital investment projects and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and SOX regulations.
- Travel to Halifax, PA or Randolph, VT locations up to 1 week per month
Education & Experience - Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field and minimum 5 years' experience in various aspects of finance and accounting (budgeting, cost accounting, financial reporting, auditing, general ledger, etc.), or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in financial management and cost accounting.
- Must have management experience with strong leadership, coaching, communication, interpersonal, problem-solving and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams at all levels.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Competitive compensation, including base salary and annual bonus of 15% About Hearth & Home Technologies Hearth & Home Technologies (HHT) is the Residential Building Products division of HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI). We are the world's leading developer, manufacturer, distributor and installer of hearth products. Our products include a wide variety of gas, electric, wood burning fireplaces, inserts, stoves, fire tables, fire pits and accessories. HHT carries the industry's best and most recognized brands, including: Heat & Glo, Heatilator , Harman , Quadra-Fire , PelPro, Vermont Castings, Outdoor GreatRoom Company (OGC), and Fireside retail stores and builder design centers. Lakeville, Minnesota is our home, but we have locations throughout the United States. Our driving passion surrounds the pillars of bringing warmth, comfort, and peace of mind to the places people live and gather.