Controller

Norsk Hydro

Plant Controller role managing financial integrity and compliance in Hydro's Sidney plant. Collaborating with leadership to improve decision making and operational outcomes.

Posted 6/4/2026full-timeSidney • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Successfully completes monthly closing cycles to properly reflect the financial position of the plant including P&L, capital base, and cash flow operations
Directs and oversees monthly physical inventory processes
Provides financial analysis, support and guidance to all line managers and the Plant Manager
Monitors the financial policies, practices, and procedures of the operation
Directs the activities and provides leadership to procurement employees, ensuring all company values are inherent in daily performance of responsibilities
Manage capital spending requests, including calculating payback and developing sound business cases to present to management requesting capital funds
Act as the liaison between plant and region/corporate finance teams to ensure alignment consistency and transparency in reporting and decision making
Partners with the Plant Manager and department leaders to develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics, and drive accountability to financial goals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus in cost accounting and managerial experience
Minimum of five (5) years of experience with systems such as Oracle, SAP, AS400, Hyperion, ADP, Ultimate, or other ERP platforms
CMA or CPA certification preferred
Ability to collaborate with Plant Manager, operations, supply chain and HR to align financial strategy with operational goals
Use data to influence long-term planning, identify cost savings and assess capital investments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
Education Assistance
Bonus Plan Eligibility
Parental Leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial analysiscost accountingbudgetingforecastingcapital spending managementinventory managementP&L managementcash flow analysisbusiness case developmentdata analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationcommunicationaccountabilityguidancesupporttransparencyinfluencealignmentperformance monitoring

Certifications

CMACPA