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Plant Controller

Tenneco
Athens, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026 CLOSED ON 9/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Tenneco?

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values – radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win – or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.




With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we’re all about getting stuff done, so we can win.




How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.




Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here.




The Plant Controller is the leader of the Plant Finance team. You will be responsible for all aspects of finance, including Financial Analysis, Reporting, Budgeting, Standard Costing, understanding of variance to plan and implementing Operational Controls. You will drive and support the business partnership with plant leadership & regional finance leadership. You will leverage your finance knowledge to communicate to the workforce their ownership of the facility’s financial objectives.




KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • As a member of the plant management team you are contributing to Finance KPIs for the plant, engaging all stakeholders on reporting, monitoring and adjustments necessary to achieve results.
  • Take responsibility to drive finance objectives together with the management team.
  • Develop financial plans and set financial policy for the plant.
  • Maintain integrity of all financial records as per US GAAP and/or local jurisdiction requirements.
  • Assess and report on the plant’s financial results, providing analysis and recommendations. Analyze all profitability and operational matrix as per Tenneco standards.
  • Prepare, monitor, and evaluate the plant’s budget and financial forecasts as well as cash management of the plant as it relates to net working capital.
  • Implement all financial controls to safeguard the assets of the company.
  • Drive initiatives aimed at simplifying processes, improving controls, and optimizing operations.
  • Development of the finance team to identify & fill skill or interpersonal gaps needed for individual growth & advancement.
  • Lead continuous improvement efforts to create a more efficient & effective finance team.




JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in leading finance objectives within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strategic vision and communication skills related to finance objectives.
  • Proven experience pursuing operational excellence within Finance.
  • Ownership, proactive approach.




Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities

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