Senior Plant Controller

On the heels of achieving
3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it
again

We're strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both
intense and incredibly rewarding
. We're highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn't for everyone.

If you have the
drive, grit, and expertise
to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your
career 3X alongside the Company's growth
— we'd love to talk.

Apply below and let's start the conversation.

Who We Are

Virginia Transformer is
the largest
U.S.-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we've been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We're more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a
privately held, organically growing company
, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

Join Our Team

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We're looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Competitive relocation and salary offered.

Job Title:
Senior Plant Controller

Location:
Chihuahua, Mexico

Department:
Finance

Reports To:
Finance Leadership

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Position Summary

Virginia Transformer is seeking a
Senior Plant Controller
to lead and oversee the financial operations of our Chihuahua, Mexico manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and providing strategic financial insights that support operational excellence and profitability.

The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing finance experience, strong leadership capability, and the ability to partner closely with plant and corporate leadership in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Oversight

• Lead all plant-level accounting operations including job costing, inventory, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards (US GAAP / IFRS).

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Own plant budgeting and forecasting processes in partnership with operations and functional leaders.
• Analyze financial performance, prepare variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare and present financial results, KPIs, and business insights to plant and corporate leadership.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support capital investment analysis and ROI evaluations.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with local Mexico tax, labor, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate and support internal and external audits.
• Serve as key financial liaison with auditors and external advisors.

Operational Partnership

• Act as a strategic business partner to plant leadership.
• Support production, supply chain, and engineering teams with financial insights.
• Drive profitability, cost control, and operational discipline.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years in a leadership or plant-level finance role.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory, and manufacturing finance.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting multinational manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Mexico accounting standards, tax, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience driving process improvement and standardization.