What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Waukesha Gas Engines?
About INNIO Group
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Position Overview
The Plant Controller will be a key member of the Waukesha Plant Management Team. The Plant Controller is responsible for all financial aspects relating to manufacturing and production of Waukesha product on the site, including maintaining accurate financial records, budgeting, forecasting, analyzing and reviewing financial performance. The Plant Controller is expected to use their knowledge of the financials to drive the Plant performance by helping to set and achieve financial targets. The Plant Controller will also be responsible for developing and maintaining Plant-level financial controls and monitoring compliance with all accounting policies.
At INNIO, We Offer You
INNIO Group is a global distributed energy solutions provider that delivers reliable, flexible, transient, decentralized, modular and efficient power. With a track record of innovation, INNIO designs, manufactures and services high‑performance power systems under its Jenbacher and Waukesha brands. The company delivers power for applications including data centers, microgrids, grid stabilization, industrial energy and gas compression.
INNIO operates a global installed base across approximately 100 countries as of December 31, 2025, supported by a resilient, high‑margin services business that delivers long‑term, recurring revenues across the full equipment lifecycle. As electricity demand accelerates—driven by AI, electrification and grid constraints—INNIO enables scalable, behind‑the‑meter power generation with high efficiency, fast start capability, strong transient performance and fuel flexibility, including hydrogen‑ready solutions. INNIO employs over 5,000 people worldwide and is committed to moving energy forward.
Position Overview
The Plant Controller will be a key member of the Waukesha Plant Management Team. The Plant Controller is responsible for all financial aspects relating to manufacturing and production of Waukesha product on the site, including maintaining accurate financial records, budgeting, forecasting, analyzing and reviewing financial performance. The Plant Controller is expected to use their knowledge of the financials to drive the Plant performance by helping to set and achieve financial targets. The Plant Controller will also be responsible for developing and maintaining Plant-level financial controls and monitoring compliance with all accounting policies.
At INNIO, We Offer You
- An innovative and international connected working environment
- Flexible working model and structure
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Tuition reimbursement
- An upbeat atmosphere with a collaborative cross-functional team
- Provide financial support to production leaders
- Calculate and maintain standards used to cost production and inventory at the site.
- Perform production variance analysis when actuals differ from standards, and recommend actions accordingly as needed.
- Help Plant Management perform production labor planning
- Execute Factory finance responsibilities in close cooperation with Finance and Accounting teams including: Budgeting, forecasting, analysis, and reporting
- Analyze variances to forecasts and proactively communicate explanations to management with recommended actions
- Align plant productivity with transparent financial targets over Tools, Supplies, Maintenance, Scrap, Rework, Purchased Services and implement optimization programs
- Implement and track cost and working capital optimization programs
- Assist the Waukesha team in development of capital project financial justifications.
- Provide proactive consultation, interpretation and education of complex financial and operational matters to various departmental leaders used to drive business decisions
- Monitor and implement plant internal controls (in conjunction with corporate policies) as necessary to ensure reporting integrity, safeguard company assets, and identify risks
- Determine and maintain all accounting principles and processes and ensure compliance to US GAAP regulations.
- Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Minimum 8 years of accounting or finance with experience in a manufacturing environment or a Public Accounting role with a manufacturing client base
- Strong knowledge of standard costing
- Oracle experience is a plus
- Advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues while managing multiple tasks
- Extensive knowledge of business operations