ELDS NAM Operations Controller

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:
Senior Business Controller

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In this role, you'll help run what runs the world, by taking on meaningful work that drives real impact. You will act as a business partner to the relevant business manager/s. Lead local factory Controlling teams to optimize financial performance within ELDS NAM factories and US trading business. Support effective business decisions by monitoring, analyzing, and interpreting financial data to evaluate various business alternatives and provide appropriate business solutions. The team will consist of 5-6 fulltime direct reports.

The work model for the role is: hybrid (#Li-hybrid) in the Mebane or Cary, NC area with 30% estimated travel.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Strategic & Financial Leadership: Partner with business leaders to define strategy, translate it into actionable business plans, and evaluate financial implications through scenario modeling and forecasting.
• Performance Management & Decision Support: Monitor results, deliver insights to guide operational decisions, drive cost and productivity optimization, and manage cash flow and working capital.
• Risk, Controls & Compliance Oversight: Identify and mitigate financial/commercial risks, ensure strong internal controls, and uphold corporate and regulatory compliance across reporting and audit activities.
• Stakeholder Communication & People Leadership: Foster effective communication across global and regional finance teams while organizing, developing, and leading a skilled team to support business objectives.

Our Team Dynamics

Our teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.

Qualifications for the role:

• Bachelor's degree / Professional Degree in finance (Masters/ MBA and professional certification (CPA, CMA, ACCA) also preferred) with a minimum of 10+ years of controlling/finance or alternatively, a special combination of education and experience and/or demonstrated performance and results; in the areas of business, finance, people development, operational/manufacturing controlling and accounting.
• Experience supervising others in a controlling team environment preferred, as well as experience working in multi-site environment
• Demonstrates knowledge and working experience of Microsoft Office software applications and SAP or any other ERP and demonstrated knowledge in understanding & interpreting complex manufacturing costing models, commercial Terms & Conditions, preparing Project Full cost model, Cashflow management, etc.
• Experience in electrical equipment or industrial manufacturing, a proven record of profitability turnaround and operational excellence, familiarity with ABB systems and processes, and international or multicultural work exposure preferred.
• Demonstrates strong leadership and interpersonal skills, communicates complex financial topics effectively to senior management, and efficiently manages multiple tasks with varying deadlines.

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their - sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

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Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Time off

ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.

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